Expressive E has released a free 2.1 update for their flagship MPE synth Osmose and teased further upcoming features for 2025. Standalone users will enjoy 80 analog presets + 2 new built-in FXs directly on Osmose. These additions were made possible by a simultaneous big update of Osmose’s DSP & programming tools, the EaganMatrix and…
Aurora DSP releases Laboga Diamond Sound Suite (VST3, AU & AAX)
Aurora DSP has announced the release of Laboga Diamond Sound Suite, a new plugin that includes two amp sims modeled after boutique, point-to-point hand-wired amplifiers from the respected Polish brand Laboga. Each amp brings its own flavor—covering everything from mid-heavy classic drive to tight, modern distortion. Built for guitarists who want detail, control, and tone…
Soundiron releases Hopkin Instrumentarium Chordophones for Kontakt Player
Soundiron has announced the release of Hopkin Instrumentarium Chordophones, a collection of experimental stringed instruments built for the Kontakt 8 Player: Chordophones is a fascinating collection of 10 experimental stringed instruments from the mind of master instrument inventor Bart Hopkin. We’ve included all of our unique Hopkin strings released so far, plus a brand new…
Zynaptiq releases Intensity 2 Early Access
Zynaptiq has announced Intensity 2 with an Early Access program. Intensity 2 A massive update, Intensity 2 doubles down on the classic’s core features and workflow, adding new features and improvements across the board, including new algorithms with low CPU use and near-zero latency, support for up to 16 channels for immersive workflows, more Bias…
Steinberg Announces Dorico 6 Music Notation Software
Steinberg has announced the immediate availability of Dorico 6, the latest generation of its composition and music notation software for macOS, Windows, and iPadOS. Dorico 6 introduces significant new features aimed at enhancing the accuracy and efficiency of producing professional-quality scores and parts. A key addition is the unique Proofreading panel, which automatically scans projects…
IK Multimedia Releases Total Studio 5 MAX and TONEX Signature Collections Volume 1
IK Multimedia has announced the release of Total Studio 5 MAX and the new TONEX Signature Collections Volume 1. This suite offers a comprehensive collection of IK’s effects processors, virtual instruments, and guitar tone software. Total Studio 5 MAX Total Studio 5 MAX includes the full Pianoverse instrument, the T-RackS 6 mixing and mastering workstation,…
Full Bucket Music releases Fury-68 for Windows and macOS (Free VST2/VST3/AU/CLAP Plugin)
Full Bucket Music has released Fury-68, a software instrument for Microsoft Windows (VST2/VST3/CLAP/AAX) and Apple macOS (VST2/VST3/CLAP/AU/AAX) simulating the KORG Poly-61 polyphonic synthesizer from 1982. It is written in native C++ code for high performance and low CPU consumption. Features: Close simulation of the original hardware. Extended polyphony and Unison mode. Increased parameter resolution. Optional…
Eventide Releases Harmonizer+ Vocal Algorithms for H90 Pedal
Eventide has expanded the capabilities of its H90 Harmonizer multi-effects pedal with the introduction of Harmonizer+, a new suite of vocal algorithms. Derived from the company’s flagship H9000 processor, these algorithms bring advanced vocal processing previously only available in Eventide’s top-of-the-line hardware to the H90 platform. The initial release includes two algorithms: VocalTune and VocalShift….