Boris FX has announced the release of Sequoia 2026, an update that focuses on three core pillars: stability, speed, and deep customization. Sequoia 2026 introduces a complete overhaul of both the Hybrid Audio Engine and the GPU-accelerated Video Engine. This utilizes system resources more efficiently and lets you do more with your current hardware. The…
Ueberschall releases Smooth Guitar Jazz (Elastik Loop Pack)
Ueberschall has released Smooth Guitar Jazz, a new construction kit based title for the Elastik player. Smooth Guitar Jazz brings authentic vibes to your productions. Five extensive construction kits put a lead guitar firmly in the spotlight. Expertly played, the guitar delivers expressive and characterful performances that only a professional musician can achieve. This is…
Audiomodern updates Soundbox to v1.2.0 – New Features & Linux Support
Audiomodern has updated Soundbox to v1.2.0. Changes in Version 1.2.0 New Chords Generator Tab: New dedicated tab for working with chords. New Vector Section: Added the ability to Enable/Disable Vector movement per layer. Vector Tab: Switched to equal-power fades for smoother transitions. Velocity Layering: Drag & drop multiple samples onto the top or bottom of…
Aurally Sound updates Prism to v1.1 with support for non-ARA DAWs
Aurally Sound has announced the release of Prism 1.1, the company’s advanced audio-to-MIDI plugin. Previously, Prism only supported DAWs that supported ARA plugins, however, with this update, Prism now works in all DAWs as a VST3 and AU plugin (support for AAX is coming). This update also includes minor improvements to very low bass note…
HoRNet Plugins updates ZeroComp to v1.0.2
HoRNet Plugins has released version 1.0.2 of ZeroComp, a maintenance update that addresses macOS compatibility issues and improves the reliability of the plugin’s learning algorithm. ZeroComp is an intelligent dynamics processor that automatically analyzes incoming audio material and self-configures compression parameters based on real-time crest factor estimation. The plugin maintains three parallel compression models (Smooth,…
Novation Launch Control XL 3
Next on the test bench is Novation’s Launch Control XL 3 with all its new updated firmware goodness. Confession time. I reviewed Novation’s first ‘Launch’ device back in 2009. But, despite my glowing praise, Launchpad Mk.1 was competing for space with two APC40s and a Push. You’re not supposed to give away review gear, but…
Gooey Releases Apotheca Multi-FX Shaper Plugin v2.0
Gooey has released version 2.0 of Apotheca, a multi-fx unit plugin that includes glitching, sequencing, shaping, and hooking, describing it as “the greatest Gooey plug-in of all time”. New in Apotheca V2 Each effect inlet now has its own designated step sequencer. Apotheca has been completely redesigned, making it easier to use and color-coded. Hundreds…
Sound Magic announces Supreme Piano 5 and updates CineGrand2 and China Qin Trio
Sound Magic has announced Supreme Piano 5 and released updates for CineGrand2 and China Qin Tiro. Supreme Piano 5 Supreme Piano 5 is planned to be released in the first half of 2026: Supreme Piano 5 will be a new flagship in our virtual piano product line. Featuring 16 meticulously hand-selected instruments, crafted with the…