Vexon Audio has announced the release of Poly Shimmer, a multi-layer shimmer reverb designed for creators seeking evolving, harmonic ambience and cinematic sound textures. PolyShimmer features four independent shimmer layers, each tunable up to ±24 semitones, allowing users to build musical intervals or full four-note chords directly inside the effect. From minor 7ths and major…
UnitedPlugins Releases OrbitronCore by JMG Sound – Modulation Multi-FX
UnitedPlugins has announced the release of OrbitronCore, a streamlined modulation multi-effect plugin developed by JMG Sound. Designed as a focused iteration of the full Orbitron plugin, it provides a selected set of modulation algorithms for adding movement and character to audio sources. OrbitronCore OrbitronCore features six distinct modulation modes, including Vintage Chorus, Tape Flanger, and…
Prominy announces V-METAL 2 – Virtual Electric Guitar for Kontakt Player
Prominy has announced V-METAL 2, the next generation of the original V-METAL (from 2011). Captured from an ESP Alexi Blacky with EMG humbuckers, the Kontakt library includes over 22 GB / 47,000+ samples. Key new features: Redesigned interface. Built-in amp sims & effects (250+ presets). Advanced polyphonic control (Strum/Arpeggio Key, String Skip, Forced Hammer-On/Pull-Off). Intelligent…
Surviving the GAS: How to Manage Your Post-Black Friday Plugin Haul with KVR Studio Manager
The dust has settled. The “Cyber Week” banners have finally disappeared from your inbox, and your bank account is slowly recovering from the trauma. But if you are like most audio professionals, you are currently staring at a hard drive cluttered with zip files, unredeemed serial numbers, and the vague recollection that you bought a…
Rast Sound updates ‘Transformer’ to v1.5
Rast Sound has updated Transformer to version 1.5. The resonator effect now includes two new modes and expanded LFO capabilities. New in v1.5: Mode D (Muted/Pluck) — tight, controlled resonance for drums and percussion. Mode E (Shimmer/Ambient) — detuned strings and extended decay for atmospheric textures. LFO presets for quick modulation setups. LFO micro-randomiser. 20…
discoDSP updates OB-Xd synth to v3.14
discoDSP has updated OB-Xd synth to version 3.14. OB-Xd 3.14 introduces polyphonic unison mode – a major enhancement allowing multiple notes to be played simultaneously with stacked voices per note, unlocking more evolving chords and complex textures. What’s New: Polyphonic Unison: Previously, unison forced monophonic behavior (one note at a time). Now you can play…
FX-Mechanics releases RhyGa – Free Rhythmic Gate Plugin for Windows & Linux (VST2/VST3)
FX-Mechanics recently released version 0.1 of RhyGa, a simple yet versatile rhythmic gate effect for your DAW. RhyGa allows the user to create tempo-synced patterns by modulating the volume of an incoming audio signal. With per-step controls for level, pan, duration, and an auxiliary send, you can transform static pads into pulsating rhythms, create complex…
Acting Locally: SF Music Expo 2025 Show Report
KVR Show Report: SF Music Expo 2025 SF Music Expo was founded in 2014 by Loic Maestracci to bring together local Bay Area music creators for education and networking. Originally held at The Chapel in San Francisco’s Mission District and later moved to SAE Expression College. After returning to in-person events post-Pandemic, the conference has…