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 Releases Hollywood Orchestra 2026 Update (+Opus updated to v1.6.2)
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 offers E.L.V.E.S. festive choir instrument for Kontakt FREE for a limited time
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…
ROYAL 2 virtual bassist plugin by UJAM is only $9 at Plugin Boutique
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 Releases EastWest Hollywood Orchestra 2026 Update (+Opus updated to v1.6.2)
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 updates croquesolid to v1.1
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….
VSL releases four Synchron Special Brass Instruments
The Vienna Symphonic Library has announced the release of four new Single Packs for its Synchron Special Brass collection, further expanding the palette of characterful brass instruments recorded in the large Stage A of Vienna Synchron Stage. The new additions – Synchron Wagner Tuba, Synchron Contrabass Trombone, Synchron Euphonium, and Synchron Contrabass Tuba – feature…
Wavesfactory Trackspacer is Now Just $29 in 50% Off Plugin Boutique Deal
Plugin Boutique is currently offering Wavesfactory Trackspacer for just $29, down from $59 in a 50% off deal. The holiday promo for the dynamic EQ and sidechain compressor plugin will expire on December 31, 2025. Trackspacer is a 64-bit only release for macOS (VST, AU, AAX) and Windows (VST, AAX). Wavesfactory describes Trackspacer as similar…