It’s that time of year again! The KVR Audio Readers’ Choice Awards are back, and the 2025 Nominations phase is now open. What are the KVR RCAs? The KVR Audio Readers’ Choice Awards is an annual event where the global community of KVR Audio members gets to celebrate and honor their favorite audio software (and…
Polyend offers the Bliss Chords ambient chord sample pack for FREE
Polyend offers the Bliss Chords ($9.99) sample pack featuring 104 chord one-shots and pads in WAV format for free for a limited time. Use the code promobliss at checkout to get the pack for free. There’s no word on when the offer ends, so don’t sleep on it. I haven’t covered many WAV packs recently,…
Get Native Instruments Monark for $25 at Plugin Boutique (80% OFF)
Plugin Boutique is currently offering Monark by Native Instruments at a hefty 80% discount until September 30th. Monark is Native Instruments’ take on the legendary Minimoog synth, and it’s long been one of my favorite emulations of this iconic instrument. There’s no shortage of Minimoog clones on the market, both in software and hardware form,…
BABY Audio launches Tekno Drum Synthesizer with advanced circuit modeling
BABY Audio has released Tekno, a software drum synthesizer plugin for Windows and macOS, available in VST, VST3, AU, AAX, and CLAP formats. The plugin is currently on sale for $79 (regular price $129) and is also offered on a rent-to-own plan for $14.99/month over six months. Tekno is one of BABY Audio’s most ambitious…
Splice Integration and Stem Seperation Arrive in Ableton Live 12.3 Beta
Live 12.3 introduces real-time stem separation and direct Splice integration, expanding audio manipulation capabilities inside the DAW. The update also enhances Push 3’s expressive features and supports broader hardware compatibility. Ableton has announced that Live 12.3 is now available in public beta. One of the central additions is stem separation, now available in Live 12…
Audiority releases “Big Swarma” Multivoice Detune & Feedback Plugin
Audiority has announced the release of Big Swarma, a powerful voice multiplier and feedback unit designed to transform any audio into massive, detuned swarms. Big Swarma Multiply your signal up to 16 voices with adjustable detune, stereo width, and pitch modulation for lush unisons, aggressive textures, or shimmering drones. Push it further with an intense…
Ableton Announces Live 12.3 with Stem Separation and Splice Integration
Ableton has announced that Live 12.3 is now available as a public beta, introducing several new features, with a significant new audio tool at the forefront. The main addition is Stem Separation, a feature that allows users to isolate vocals, drums, bass, or harmonies from an audio sample. This is integrated directly into Live, letting…
Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave 8M Desktop Synthesizer Now Shipping Worldwide
Groove Synthesis today announced that the anticipated 3rd Wave 8M desktop synthesizer is now shipping and in stock at select dealers worldwide. The compact 8-voice synthesizer brings the distinctive 3rd Wave sound to a broader audience at $1,999 USD. Groove Synthesis says that since its announcement in May, the 3rd Wave 8M has generated significant…