rncbc.org has announced the (northern) Spring’26 release of Qtractor version 1.6.0, and the Vee One Suite version 1.4.2 of old-school software instruments, for GNU/Linux. Changes for this Qtractor release: Probable fix to LV2 plug-in UIs in reflecting state/preset changes visually. OSC (Open Sound Control) support has been finally introduced, similar to keyboard and MIDI controller…
Tone2 updates RayBlaster to 3.5
Tone2 Audio has released an update for their impulse-modeling-synthesizer RayBlaster. The update to v3.5 is a major update and is free for anyone who bought RayBlaster 3. Owners of RayBlaster 1 or 2 can upgrade with a discount. New in RayBlaster 3.5 Enhanced sound quality: Significantly enhanced sound quality when 44 kHz or 22 kHz…
Universal Audio releases UAD Enigmatic ’82 Overdrive Special Amp – Native D-Style Plugin
Universal Audio has announced the release of the UAD Enigmatic ’82 Overdrive Special Amp, a native plugin designed to emulate the circuit behaviors of various “D-style” boutique amplifiers. Built using component-level circuit analysis, the plugin provides access to several iterations of these rare amplifiers produced over four decades, ranging from early Santa Cruz builds to…
Otium Releases SideChainX – Visual Sidechain Ducking & Kickfit-Assisted Kick/Bass Separation (Windows VST3)
Otium Development has released SideChainX, a visual sidechain ducking plugin built to help producers achieve cleaner kick and bass separation faster. SideChain X combines hands-on envelope shaping with intelligent visual feedback, giving producers a clearer way to hear, see, and refine their low-end movement. Key Features KickFit: analyzes kick/bass interaction and suggests practical sidechain starting…
W. A. Production releases “Particle Pie” Dual FX plugin with 70% off intro offer
W. A. Production has released Particle Pie, a dual-engine FX plugin for macOS and Windows. They say: Your music shouldn’t just be heard… it should be devoured. Particle Pie takes your sound out of the frying pan and into the fire, inviting your audience to chew through layers of spectral chaos and granular decay. Stop…
Tuva 1.4 adds customizable views, tabs, and pinned items for faster sample browsing
Tuva, the standalone sample and project manager we covered earlier this month, has just been updated to version 1.4. The update is focused on workflow customization, with new left bar views, tab-based navigation, and pinned items. As a quick recap, Tuva is a desktop app that helps you organize, classify, and search audio samples, MIDI…
Minimal Audio Hybrid Filter is FREE (regularly €49) for a limited time
Minimal Audio is giving away its Hybrid Filter plugin for free for a limited time. Hybrid Filter normally costs $49, and you can claim it by adding it to your cart and completing the checkout on the Minimal Audio website. It’s worth noting that this is the first time Hybrid Filter has been offered as…
Sonicsmiths releases Piano In Blue v3.0 for Kontakt Player
Sonicsmiths has announced the release of version 3.0 of Piano in Blue. This update features an all new Graphical User Interface, a new release volume knob, minor sample tweaks, and some updates to the release algorithm. They also added two new reverb plate models. Recording Specs 1949 Steinway D. Neve 8078 Console. 8 Velocity Layers…