Avid has announced that the Pro Tools 2025.6 software update is now available, introducing new capabilities for both music and audio post customers, including Splice integration that makes it easy to find the perfect sound from world’s largest royalty-free sample library as well as AI-powered Speech-to-Text analysis to quickly search sessions for speech and lyric…
Audiofier launches MICRON Series — Focused Kontakt Instruments with Monthly Releases
Audiofier has launched the MICRON Series, a collection of Kontakt instruments designed for focused sound design and streamlined workflow. Each library centers on a specific musical concept, providing targeted sonic material suitable for cinematic, ambient, and electronic productions. The MICRON Series features three distinct engines: XY Type: Versatile atmospheres, playable instruments, and loops with intuitive…
The MIDI Association: 2025 MIDI Innovation Awards Software Submissions
The MIDI Association in conjunction with their annual MIDI Innovation Awards, are looking for software submissions in both the commercial and non-commercial/prototype/startup categories. The submission deadline for the 5th annual MIDI Innovation Awards is July 8th. Any company or entity that creates MIDI products is welcome to enter. Your product needs to have an innovative…
Steinberg Releases SpectraLayers 12
Steinberg has announced the immediate availability of SpectraLayers 12, the latest version of its spectral audio editing software. This update introduces a host of new tools and enhancements, significantly advancing its unmixing and speech processing capabilities for music, post-production, sound design, and restoration. A major focus of SpectraLayers 12 is on unmixing. Two new modules…
Tone2 releases BiFilter 2.5 as freeware (Windows VST2)
Tone2 has announced that BiFilter 2.5 is now available as freeware. After nearly 20 years BiFilter has become vintage and even though it’s no longer profitable to remain a commercial product, we feel that more people should deserve an opportunity to enjoy this plugin. That’s why we decided to release one last update and turn…
Orcas Audio launches with free Whirlpool Filter Plug-in
Orcas Audio has launched with three VST3 effect plugins for Windows. The company is offering its “Whirlpool” tempo-synced filter modulation effect as a free download to introduce the audio production community to its product line. Whirlpool (Free) Whirlpool is a beat-driven filter sculptor for adding movement and character to your tracks: Tempo-synced pattern sequencer with…
Get the AIR Music Tech Channel Strip plugin for FREE this July
AIR Music Tech has released Channel Strip as a standalone plugin for the first time (previously available as part of a bundle), and it’s free throughout July 2025. If you want a streamlined, mixing-oriented channel strip with all the essentials in one place, this freebie is well worth grabbing. Previously bundled with other AIR products,…
Caelum Audio releases Toyphonic Micraliser: take your sound from bad to worse for FREE!
Caelum Audio has launched a 50% site-wide sale and released the free Toyphonic Micraliser. It’s that time of year again, International Joke Day, which can only mean one thing! Corey Feldman is releasing a sequel to his 2016 two-disc studio album, Angelic 2 the Core. If you haven’t heard Angelic 2 the Core yet, what…