Pigments 7 is the latest version of Arturia’s incredible soft synth. Is now the time to finally take the plunge? Despite no new sound engines, the answer is yes. Here’s why. In 2019, Arturia dropped Pigments, their first real non-emulated soft synth. Taking the ethos of more is better, Arturia have continued to update it…
apulSoft has updated Opalize to v1.1.0. Changes: Improved phase match mode: Harmonics are now phase-locked to the source using a natural phase configuration. Setting a band to full bandwidth fully bypasses filtering. Increased UI contrast. Fixed mouse precision issues with the band borders. Fixed VST3 compatibility with Digital Performer. Read More Read the full story
Shattered Glass Audio has announced the release of Phoenix LT, a free, compact, version of the Phoenix 2 plug-in. At the heart of Phoenix LT is the same circuit simulation engine found in SGA’s flagship products Phoenix 2 and Eclipse. Just like its big brother Phoenix 2, Phoenix LT delivers uncompromising sound quality and flexibility…
EastWest Sounds has released a major new update for the Hollywood Orchestra series, bringing powerful new features to Hollywood Strings, Brass, Orchestral Woodwinds, Orchestral Percussion, Solo Violin, Solo Cello and Harp. The highlight is Movie Mixes — curated, film-ready mixes that adjust mic balance, reverb, and per-instrument EQ, letting you dial in cinematic sound instantly…
Embertone has released E.L.V.E.S., a free virtual choir instrument for Kontakt, available for a limited time during the holiday season. E.L.V.E.S. stands for “Embertone Lyrical Voice Elevation System, although the name very much serves the purpose of being an acronym for elves. This is a playful holiday sample library designed to sound like a tiny…
Plugin Boutique is currently offering the ROYAL 2 virtual bass guitar plugin by UJAM for just $9, down from the regular $119 price tag. That’s a massive 92% discount, available until January 4th (and you also get a free gift with your purchase). ROYAL 2 is part of UJAM’s Virtual Bassist series. It shares the…
EastWest Sounds has released a major new update for the Hollywood Orchestra series, bringing powerful new features to Hollywood Strings, Brass, Orchestral Woodwinds, Orchestral Percussion, Solo Violin, Solo Cello and Harp. The highlight is Movie Mixes — curated, film-ready mixes that adjust mic balance, reverb, and per-instrument EQ, letting you dial in cinematic sound instantly…
TOURAGE DSP has updated croquesolid, the acoustic-drum processor plugin, to v1.1. What’s new: Reworked user interface, now with 2 selectable skins: Graphite Red (new, modern, bold & vibrant). Muted Blue (1.0 skin, optimised for dim lighting and late-night work). Improved equaliser: Improved ‘scan’ process, more robust over wider dynamic range, better handling of low-level input….