Toontrack has announced the release of the Ambient Vibes EZkeys MIDI pack, a new expansion for EZkeys designed for piano-centric acoustic pop ballads, neo-classical compositions, and film scores. This release marks the 118th title in Toontrack’s collection of MIDI packs for the EZkeys virtual instrument line. This pack focuses on the use of space and…
Waves Audio Curves Resolve is now FREE for 48 hours only
Waves Audio has finally released Curves Resolve, a new mixing plugin that’s available for free for the next 48 hours only. I say finally because James covered this release twice before: first when Waves teased an upcoming freebie, and again when details about Curves Resolve leaked online. This time, the plugin is officially available to…
ASM Releases Leviasynth – 16-Voice Hybrid Algorithmic Synthesizer
Ashun Sound Machines (ASM) has announced the release of the Leviasynth, a new flagship hybrid synthesizer debuting at NAMM 2026. Available in both 61-key and desktop module formats, the Leviasynth features a 16-voice architecture with an 8-oscillator engine that combines digital algorithmic synthesis with a dedicated analog filter signal path. Hybrid Algorithmic Engine The core…
JUCE launches a FREE audio plugin development course for beginners
JUCE is the industry-standard framework for audio plugin development, used by some of the biggest and best names in the industry. And now, they have launched a free audio plugin development course for beginners. If you have a look at the JUCE website, you’ll find a long list of companies using JUCE, including Arturia, Avid,…
Manifest Audio Unleash Free Synth: Tactum
Manifest Audio have just released Tactum, a new Max for Live monosynth that builds its identity around controlled randomness. It’s free, experimental, and manages to offer something genuinely different without slipping into gimmickry. At a glance, Tactum is a dual-oscillator monosynth with a third oscillator dedicated to click-style transients. Oscillator types span everything from FM and…
Reloop Flux Go: Pocket-Sized 2-Channel DVS Interface
Reloop has released the Flux Go, a compact USB-C DVS interface primarily intended for Serato DJ Pro. It’s essentially a two-channel version of the original three-channel Flux, designed for portability rather than groundbreaking features. At 115 x 82 x 26mm and weighing just 168g, it’s totally pocket-sized – the sort of thing you can chuck…
The MIDI Association announces the 2026 Lifetime Achievement Awards to be presented at NAMM
NAMM 2026 has arrived and the MIDI Association has packed 21 different informative and inspiring events into the three days. They all take places at The MIDI Association Booth 10320 at the front of Hall A. Saturday, January 24 at 10:30AM PST will be The Lifetime Achievement Awards, hosted by KVR’s Chris Halaby. Recipients of…
MeterPlugs updates Loudness Penalty Studio to v1.5 – 30% Off
MeterPlugs has announced the release of Loudness Penalty Studio 1.5, a free update to its standalone application for visualizing and previewing the effects of loudness normalization used by streaming services such as Apple Music, Spotify, and YouTube. Version 1.5 introduces several workflow and analysis improvements, including a new Loudness Penalty report for summarizing loudness measurements…