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VGTrumpet has released VG Tender Brass Trio – a virtual instrument featuring Flugelhorn, Trombone, and Tuba, available as a VST/AU plugin and standalone app. Features Three warm and expressive sound sets featuring Flugelhorn, Tuba, and Trombone. It works with Windows and Mac as a standalone and will run as a plugin in all major DAWs (Cubase, Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Reaper, FL Studio etc. ...   KVR Audio

API, in collaboration with Karno, has announced the introduction of the 312 SEPIA module, a digitally controlled microphone preamplifier for Karno's innovative SEPIA system. This new module brings the well-regarded warmth and punch of the classic API 312 microphone preamp into the flexible, digital-analog hybrid environment of SEPIA's modular audio platform. ...   KVR Audio

AudioThing has released JUNE, an emulation of the Roland JUNO-60, a polyphonic analog synthesizers from the early 1980s. Specifications: 1 DCO Oscillator (PWM, Saw, Square). Sub Oscillator (up to -3 octaves). HP and Resonant LP Filters. 2 Envelopes. 1 LFO with multiple trigger modes. Mono/Poly and Unison Mode. 4 Effects (echo, spring reverb, overdrive, phaser). ...   KVR Audio

Dystopian Waves has announced the release of Celium II and Auren Pro, two new Max for Live devices designed for creative sound processing and performance within the Ableton Live environment. Celium II - Granular Atmospheres Celium II is an evolution of the original Celium device, rebuilt with deeper control and an improved workflow. ...   KVR Audio

Musical Sampling has released Gravitas Bass, a modern, fingered electric bass guitar for Kontakt. Gravitas Bass Gravitas Bass was designed as a flagship, all-purpose bass that adapts easily across a wide range of styles. Focused on playability and versatility, Musical Sampling says 'Gravitas delivers the kind of solid, natural performances you've come to expect from us'. ...   KVR Audio

reFX has updated Nexus to v5.3.22. New: Added void verb. Folders in the librarian can now be re-ordered. Add mute / solo buttons to the oscillator header buttons. Added mod destinations for each trancegate. Changes: Increased accuracy of shuffle in arp / sequencer. Improved performance re-opening editor. When pasting layer, optionally allow all oscillators to be duplicated. ...   KVR Audio

AP Mastering has released updates for the Versatile Compressor, Saturation, Curvature and Delta Expose plugins for macOS and Windows. Curvature Curvature was released in August, with AP Mastering describing it as 'an industry-disrupting plugin featuring a compressor model that has literally never been done before'. ...   KVR Audio

Audiofier has announced four new additions to the Micron Series for October, expanding its range of compact Kontakt instruments. Each library focuses on a distinct sonic character: Micron Nylon features real nylon guitar recordings, processed and layered for expressive, cinematic performance. ...   KVR Audio

Ocean Swift has announced the release of Sample Tester, a free sampling tool for the Free Kontakt Player. Designed as a compact, zero-friction utility, Sample Tester is built for anyone working with oscillator-style samples. The idea is to provide a quick and easy way to audition tonal or looped material. ...   KVR Audio

Impact Soundworks has released Shreddage Amp Venom, a new virtual amplifier plugin modeled after the Framus Cobra tube amp. The original hardware is known for its use in metal genres but has become difficult to find and maintain. Shreddage Amp Venom aims to deliver the sonic characteristics of the original, including its high-gain crunch and clean tones. ...   KVR Audio

Sixth Sample has released Aurbit, a new plugin that features a collection of 12 hardware-inspired modulation effects. The suite is divided into three categories, offering four distinct flavors of chorus, four phasers, and four flangers. Aurbit is designed for a fast workflow, providing focused controls for Rate, Depth, and Width to make shaping movement straightforward. ...   KVR Audio

Harrison Audio has announced the D510ua, a new high-performance USB/ADAT interface designed for its D510 500 Series system. This new addition joins the existing D510rack, the D510mx 10x2 analog summing mixer, and the D510dante AoIP interface, further extending the modularity of the system for both studio and live sound applications. ...   KVR Audio

Acustica Audio has announced the release of INK, a new suite comprising two complementary processors designed for precise dynamic control across both loudness and the frequency spectrum. INK offers a novel approach by separating these two dimensions of sound into individual plugins: INK MultiLevel Dynamics for loudness and INK MultiBand Dynamics for frequency. ...   KVR Audio

Steinberg has announced the immediate availability of a public beta for MixKey, a new software application designed as a powerful audio mixer tailored specifically for live streamers, podcasters, and content creators. This new offering brings the company's long history in audio software development directly into the growing streaming market. ...   KVR Audio

parallax-audio has announced that Virtual Sound Stage 2.0, an audio-plugin for spatialization of virtual instruments, has been updated to v2.0.2 and is now free (previously $200+). Virtual Sound Stage is a free legacy version of the original commercial plug-in. It comes without any restrictions or limitations. ...   KVR Audio

Sonora Cinematic has announced the release of Hybrid Gestures, the second volume in the developer's Transfigured Orchestra series for Audiomodern's free sampler platform, Soundbox. ...   KVR Audio

UJAM has announced the release of Beatmaker KAYA, a new Beatmaker instrument. KAYA draws on rhythms from afrobeats to amapiano, providing drum patterns, textures, and grooves inspired by West African–influenced music. It's designed to bring modern Afrofusion vibes to music creators and producers working in pop, hip-hop, dance, and other genres. ...   KVR Audio

KV331 Audio has announced the release of SynthMaster 3 Player and SynthMaster 3 Free Player. SynthMaster 3 Player SynthMaster 3 Player is a stripped down version of SynthMaster 3 tailored towards users who prefer tweaking existing presets over designing sounds from scratch. ...   KVR Audio

Applied Acoustics Systems has released the Pulse Noir sound pack for the Chromaphone 3 and AAS Player plug-ins in collaboration with resident sound designer Adam Pietruszko. Pulse Noir Pulse Noir for Chromaphone is a collection of 101 sounds by AAS resident Polish sound designer Adam Pietruszko, bringing a cinematic edge to your productions with a stylish flair. ...   KVR Audio

Applied Psychoacoustics Lab has released DuoPAN, a psychoacoustic panner plugin designed to bring natural spatial width and depth to your mixes, optimised for headphone listening, yet translating to loudspeakers. Conventional panning can sound unnatural on headphones, with images appearing inside the head and making it difficult to achieve smooth, linear movement across the stereo field. ...   KVR Audio

Orchestral Tools has announced the release of Cetra, a new sample library that explores the history of fretted string instruments. Created in collaboration with composer and renowned multi-instrumentalist Richard Harvey, Cetra brings together a unique selection of instruments from the folk and classical traditions of Western Europe for the free SINE Player. ...   KVR Audio

Novation has long been a name synonymous with intuitive and powerful MIDI controllers, and with the latest iteration, the LaunchControl XL Mk3, they’ve once again raised the bar. ...   KVR Audio

Cherry Audio has announced the release of the Trident Mk III synthesizer, a virtual instrument that revives the sonic capabilities of the original Korg Trident hardware synth. Cherry Audio says Trident Mk III accurately replicates the three distinct sections of the original Korg hardware: the sweeping Synth, bold Brass, and stirring Strings. ...   KVR Audio

Native Instruments has announced the launch of Traktor MX2, a new 2-channel DJ controller designed to cater to DJs at any skill level. Whether you're just getting your feet wet or you're a seasoned pro in need of a compact, club-ready rig, the MX2 aims to provide all the essential tools. The controller also ships with the full version of Traktor Pro 4 software. ...   KVR Audio