ZAK Sound has launched a new hybrid platform, Raizes Player, alongside its first two custom instruments, Auralis and Nebula Keys. Raizes Player Raizes Player combines advanced sampling with wavetable synthesis, designed to host and enhance Raizes’ custom instruments. The Raizes Player features a 6-layer audio engine, dual filters, an amplifier section, 36 effects slots, built-in…
Korg Multi/Poly Review: Bridging the Analog and Digital Divide
The Korg Multi/Poly aims to bridge the gap between classic analog sound and modern digital control, instantly conjuring up memories of the VA (Virtual Analogue) golden years, with modern innovation to keep it on a par with today’s offerings, and a sound engine that you can get lost in for days. In this review, we’ll…
Cinematique Instruments releases “Pure” and “Flux” for Kontakt
Cinematique Instruments has announced the release of Pure and Flux for Kontakt. Pure Pure is different – and it sounds different. It’s the slow movement, the clarity, and the inner intensity that allow Pure to create tension and radiance without relying on heavy modulation or complex interval structures. Pure is a concentrated collection of synthesizer…
FeelYourSound releases ChordConverter MIDI Generator Plug-in with intro offer
FeelYourSound has released version 1.0.0 of its MIDI generator plug-in ChordConverter (VST + AU). ChordConverter MIDI Generator Plug-in ChordConverter automatically turns any chord progression into new arpeggios, basslines, and complex piano phrases. If you don’t have your own chord progressions yet, you can use one of the included chord progression generators. The concept is simple:…
Acrobatics updates the FREE EGO Pad Groove Operator instrument for Windows
The EGO Pad Groove Operator instrument by Acrobatics is a free groove operator instrument for Windows that has been around for several years and is now in version 2.5.2. Acrobatics is the developer behind releases like the Alieno virtual synth and the Forbice stereo auto-filter plugin. (BPB covered Forbice way back in 2012). BPB was…
Moog Mariana Synth Plugin is down to $39.99 until July 31st
Moog Music’s Moog Mariana synth plugin is on sale for $39.99 at Plugin Boutique until July 31st. Originally priced at $99, this is a solid opportunity to grab one of Moog’s most recent and forward-thinking software synths at a discount. If you prefer something more retro, the Moogerfooger MF-104S Analog Delay plugin is available for…
Tilr releases REEV-R, a FREE convolution reverb plugin for macOS, Windows, and Linux
Tilr is a name we’ve heard multiple times this year, and it seems that one of 2025’s busiest plugin developers isn’t slowing down as they have just released REEV-R, a free convolution reverb plugin for macOS, Windows, and Linux. Since February, Tilr has given us Time1 and Gate1, Time-12 and Gate-12, and the very impressive…
SoundToys update SpaceBlender to v5.5.1
SoundToys have updated SpaceBlender to version 5.5.1. SpaceBlender is an experimental reverb that lets the user create unreal and imaginary spaces. Changes: Fix blurry UI on certain monitor settings on macOS. Reduce excessive CPU usage in some scenarios. Improved offline rendering accuracy when using automation in Pro Tools, AU, and VST3 hosts. Improve efficiency of…