IK Multimedia has given low-end enthusiasts an early Christmas present in the form of four bass guitar giveaways for AmpliTube 5 CS users in November. AmpliTube 5 CS is IK’s free guitar and bass workstation, exclusive to 64-bit systems for macOS and Windows. The November giveaway features the SVX-500 bass amp, matching 2×10 SVX-500 cab,…
UAD Galaxy Tape Echo or Bloom Vocal Edit Lite FREE with any purchase at Plugin Boutique
Plugin Boutique’s November gifts part two is here, and, in a change from last week’s offering, UAD’s Galaxy Tape Echo replaces Native Instruments’ Massive. Now you can get Universal Audio’s Galaxy Tape Echo or Excite Audio’s Bloom Vocal Edit Lite free with any purchase. Part two of this promotion ends on November 14th, 2025. As…
Circvit Bass is a FREE Extended Range Bass Virtual Instrument
You can now get Circvit’s Circvit Bass five-string bass virtual instrument as a free download. The freebie release is for macOS and Windows in VST3, VST, AU, and AAX formats. Circvit Bass was created by sampling the Legator Wraith 37” multi-scale five-string bass, which has Fishman Fluence Modern active humbuckers. The extended range bass plugin…
Expressive E Launches MPE Sound Bank For Lounge Lizard EP-5
A new preset collection introduces advanced expression capabilities to AAS’s electric piano plugin. Expressive E has released a new preset library for Applied Acoustics Systems’ Lounge Lizard EP-5, expanding its catalogue of expressive sound content for MPE-enabled instruments. The new collection, titled Electric Expressions, features 100 presets designed to utilise MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE) fully, providing…
Vienna Symphonic Library releases Big Bang Orchestra 2.0 – major update with seven restructured BBO Packs
The Vienna Symphonic Library has announced the release of Big Bang Orchestra 2.0, a major update to its orchestral sampling series recorded on the legendary Stage A of Vienna Synchron Stage. With this release, the entire Big Bang Orchestra (BBO) series has been restructured into seven comprehensive Packs – Tutti, Riffs, Strings, Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion,…
quietformat releases auraVox — Vocal chain processor co-developed with slchld
quietformat release auraVox, a new vocal chain processor developed in collaboration with artist slchld. The plugin simplifies the vocal production process by combining musical sensibility with precise engineering, delivering a mix-ready vocal tone in any environment. auraVox features three core modules designed for professional vocal processing: Musical EQ, Input-Responsive Compressor, and Magic Button (Smart Random…
APU Software updates Loudness Series to v4.4.7
APU Software has updated TrueGain, Loudness Contour, Spectrum Analyzer, Loudness Meter, Loudness Compressor, Dynamics Optimizer, and Loudness Limiter to version 4.4.7. Recent changes include: Cross-hair style bucket inspection for loudness history and spectral histogram. Auto-select text box for save preset dialog. Fix Studio One not loading VST3 plug-ins. Logo refresh. Fix meter glitching under low-latency…
Tone2 releases “Hypersync” soundset for Icarus3
Tone2 Audio has released Hypersync, a soundset for their synthesizer-workstation Icarus3. Dive into the pulsating universe of electronic sound with Hypersync. Whether you’re crafting driving EDM tracks, atmospheric pads, glitchy beats, or expressive arpeggios, Hypersync delivers interesting textures and movement. Hypersync is suitable for EDM, Techno, Trance, Dance, Electronic, Trap, Cinematic, Soundtrack, Film score, Hiphop,…


