If you’re into ambience, drone, soundscapes, or just lush, evolving pads in general, you might want to check out the new developer Full Fx Media and their first free offering – Diffusia. Diffusia is a synthesizer VST with a simple and clear user interface, designed for quickly dialing in immersive soundscapes without menu navigation or…
DAWJunkie has released Hot Switch Jr., a distortion plugin that is available for free in a limited-time offer. Developer DAWJunkie has been featured in some articles here already, as they offer a suite of free plugins based on their paid XL versions. Last time I covered their experimental stereo phase synth aptly named Slurpy Jr,…
Tracktion Software has announced the release of Collective 2 for macOS, Windows and Linux. Imagine you’re standing in your studio, the air electric with possibility. You hit a note, and it breathes life into your space. That’s the moment we live for — and with Collective 2, those moments are yours to create. Collective 2…
Behringer has announced the SDS-3, a 4-channel analog drum synthesizer. The unit is described as an authentic reproduction of the original Simmons SDS-3 circuitry from the 1970s, updated with modern connectivity options. The SDS-3 is designed for hands-on, real-time control, featuring 57 knobs and switches. It aims to replicate the characteristics of the original unit,…
Smaolab has released Akira-Lead, a new plugin that aims to produce overdriven and distorted sounds typical of electrified guitars and basses. Akira-Lead combines an amp simulation with a nasty low pass filter and tone-shaping functions. You can also access 2 PRE/POST bands equalizer effect. This plugin is targeted at guitarists and bassists who want realistic…
We’re pleased to announce the winners of the KVR Readers’ Choice Awards 2025 as KVR readers reward developers for work well done. These awards are intended to represent the preferences and opinions of the musicians, producers, and enthusiasts who use and appreciate various software tools for music production and sound design. In fact, we’re happy…
W. A. Production has updated InstaComposer 3 to v3.0.1. Changes: Added an option to merge all tracks into a single MIDI track during export. Improved loop generation: notes are now generated strictly within the effective loop boundaries. Enhanced structure of exported MIDI files for better compatibility. Fixed a bug affecting MIDI drag functionality. Various bug…
Pontaku Audio has updated Chronoform, its ‘varispeed’ processor plugin, to version 1.2.0. This major update introduces a new mode to control the playback speed in semitones (st), in addition to the conventional rate (x), significantly improving workflows focused on pitch. Furthermore, double-precision (64-bit floating point) processing is now supported, improving internal calculation accuracy for higher-resolution…