Virtual Instrument

In the latest expansion of their Symphonic Elements series, UJAM have introduced an all-new vocal instrument created using samples from Hans Zimmer’s orchestral library.

Available in four versions, Komplete 26 delivers everything from virtual synths and orchestral sample libraries to high-quality mixing and mastering processors, and as you’d expect, offers tight integration with NI’s hardware controllers. 

Designed for users in search of expressive, high-quality sounds but without the complexity of a fully fledged virtual synth, the latest Analog Empire release features an intuitive interface that promises to deliver great-sounding results quickly and easily.

Arturia’s latest Augmented offering combines a set of six Persian and Middle Eastern instruments with a wealth of modern synthesis tools that make quick work of crafting expressive cinematic soundscapes. 

Sampleson's latest creation is capable of creating fully-fledged drum parts from basic user-defined kick and snare patterns. 

The first library update for Tonalic introduces a range of flamenco, gypsy, indie pop, Latin and jazz performances courtesy of renowned session player Julian Coryell. 

Vintage Synths Vol.1 brings together recreations of classic Sequential, Roland and Moog designs, pairing their iconic tones with extended polyphony and support for MPE controllers. 

Said to suit both seasoned musicians who grew up with the originals and newcomers discovering them for the first time, Vintage Vault 5 includes everything from rare prototypes and early polysynths to the powerful workstations of the late 1990s. 

UJAM’s latest announcement sees the company ‘open up’ the development platform that has powered their own product catalogue, along with releases from the likes of Avid, Reason, Loopcloud, The Crow Hill Company and others. 

Described as an “ethereal sci-fi synth built for explorers of mystique, atmosphere and unexpected metamorphoses”, the latest addition to the Smokestack Sounds line-up is said to have been inspired by vast, otherworldly landscapes.

Morphology Evolved is the next-generation version of the company’s Morphology instrument, and complements its original sound set with a new synthesis architecture, modern effects processing and an expressive new morphing system.

EastWest have announced the upcoming release of a new virtual drum instrument that combines a wealth of drum samples with exclusive groove programming by legendary hitmaker Jimmy Jam.

Sound Magic have announced the launch of a comprehensive virtual drum instrument that’s been designed to cater to everything from music production to film scoring and game audio. 

Available for the UVI Workstation and Falcon platforms, Mosaiq 26 comes loaded with more styles and more sounds, and kits users out with the tools to create everything from ethereal atmospheres to club-ready grooves.

The latest version of Klevgrand’s software drum sampler introduces a newly designed Motion engine and a collection of all-new sounds which the company say set a new standard for drum sampling. 

Baby Audio’s latest release has been built on a new granular engine that’s capable of turning samples into everything from synth-like tonal instruments to lush, evolving atmospheres or “volatile digital noise”.

The latest arrival to Blinksonic's ECLO.RE PLAYER series delivers a DAW-style instrument that's capable of transforming loops and stems into new sounds. 

The Crow Hill Company’s latest release delivers an answer to that age-old question: “what would a piano sound like if its strings were replaced by gongs?”