Software / Virtual Instruments News

14/05/13

Lumina from ProjectSAM now shipping

New instrument collection "dives into the world of fantasy, mystery and animation"

ProjectSAM, makers of the Symphobia 1 and 2 orchestral virtual instruments have just released the third instalment in the Symphobia series, entitled Lumina. This collection of solo and ensemble instruments has been specially created for composers of TV, film and game music, where a sense of fantasy or mystery needs to be conveyed. 

Lumina features a full orchestra and choir as well as recordings of smaller groups and a series of solo instruments, including celtic harp, alto flute, oboe, tin whistle, a range of percussion and a bell tower. 

9/05/13

Embertone announce Friedlander Violin

Pre-order and save 20% on next Embertone purchase

Embertone, the makers of Sensual Sax among other virtual instruments, has announced the imminent release of Friedlander Violin. The solo violin instrument has been designed with the intention of creating a virtual violin with "malleable, intuitive controls, and an authentic, living sound." 

30/04/13

Propellerhead release Reason 7

Parallel processing, MIDI Out and more flexible EQ

12/03/13

Amplesound.net go acoustic

New guitar virtual instrument based on Martin D41

11/03/13

Native Instruments announce Komplete 9

Bundles feature new Monark monosynth and redesigned Battery 4 drum sampler

20/02/13

Sample Logic blows the DAWs off

Assault Kontakt instruments for sound design

20/02/13

Hollow Sun synthesize space

Free instrument pack and 'Sounds of the Universe' released

15/02/13

UAD software updates to v6.5

UA introduces cross-platform 64-bit architecture

14/02/13

Propellerhead's Figure gets Audiobus and Soundcloud support

iOS music creation app can now feed audio into other apps

20/11/12

AES 2012: Sonic Farm Creamer (Video)

Class A Pentode Preamplifier

16/11/12

AES 2012: Zynaptiq Unveil (Video)

De-Reveerberation and Signal Focusing Processor

14/11/12

New Nuendo Due

Steinberg's flagship DAW to incorporate many new audio and post-production features

14/11/12

Lucky Seven

Steinberg announce Cubase 7

5/11/12

Notion brings notation to your iPad

Notion 4.0 includes interoperability between desktop and mobile devices

23/10/12

Vir2 Studio Kit Builder now shipping

130 virtual drum sounds & 1k+ MIDI performances!

23/10/12

Huge savings on iZotope RX2 audio repair suite

Special offer from Time + Space

12/10/12

Cakewalk's Sonar X2 now shipping

19/09/12

McDSP announce LouderLogic 2.0

Audio player featuring customisable EQ for iOS devices