Synapse Audio updates The Legend HZ to v2.1

Synapse Audio has updated The Legend HZ to version 2.1. The main addition is a paragraphic equalizer on the back panel, giving more tonal shaping options directly within the instrument. The compressor section also receives an upgrade with a new saturation feature, adding warmth and character to the final output. For users working with alternative…

accSone updates crusher-X to v12.11

accSone has announced an update to crusher-X 12.11 crusher-X 12.11 brings a smoother and more reliable plug-in parameter and automation management. This update enhances control responsiveness with refined MACRO behavior while ensuring better synchronization between plug-in parameters and loaded programs. Read more about the new crusher-X 12 features here. How to get the update? crusher-X…

Initial Audio updates SourceLab to v2.1.1

Initial Audio has updated SourceLab to version 2.1.1. Improvements: Improvements to the Preset Generator. More diverse generation while still being relevant to the chosen category. Added Randomiser button for each Preset Content Browser, randomly select content that fits with the current preset. This feature is available when you see the Dice button. Added extra creative…

Save 90% on IK Multimedia’s TOTAL Guitar MAX at Plugin Boutique

You can now save 89% on IK Multimedia’s TOTAL Guitar MAX as part of a limited-time deal at Plugin Boutique. It’s been quite a while now since IK Multimedia’s 2025 Group Buy promotion, and I still think about it every time the developer’s name comes up. It’s the closest we’ll ever get to playing a…

XDJ-AZ Firmware 1.30: The 4-Deck Update Is Finally Here

When we reviewed the AlphaTheta XDJ-AZ, one of our biggest criticisms was that you couldn’t see all four deck waveforms at once when DJing with four decks. It was a strange omission on a unit that’s clearly designed for multi-deck performance, and it bugged us. Well, AlphaTheta has addressed it. Firmware version 1.30 has dropped,…

Noisebud releases Solid – Low-End Processing Plugin Designed for Mastering

Noisebud has announced the release of Solid, a low-end processing plugin designed primarily for mastering, focused on adding depth rather than simply increasing bass. Solid generates a new fundamental one octave below the existing low-frequency content, creating what the developer describes as a more natural foundation beneath the mix. Instead of aiming for a heavier…

KVR Audio Giveaway: Last Chance to Get UVI Sparkverb for Free

It’s the last chance to grab a free license for UVI’s Sparkverb. If you haven’t claimed your copy yet, you have until April 12, 2026, to enter the giveaway before the offer expires. Sparkverb is a highly efficient algorithmic reverb that breaks away from traditional “knob-per-parameter” layouts, instead using a central frequency-based spectrum editor. This…

Sonuscore releases LUX Orchestral Strings Elements, a FREE library for Kontakt Player

Sonuscore has released LUX Orchestral Strings Elements, a free orchestral strings instrument for the free Kontakt Player. The amount of high-quality orchestral content available for free nowadays is something I still find hard to believe. Even ten years ago, getting your hands on an in-depth orchestral string library without spending serious money was pretty much…