Virtual Instrument

SampleScience have launched Taiko Drums, a free virtual instrument that uses synthesis to offer the sound of traditional Japanese taikos.

Audulus 4 is the latest version of this macOS / iPadOS-based modular software synthesizer. 

Tracktion have announced the release of Kult, a new software synthesizer that utilises FM and AM synthesis and provides visual feedback using a 2D graphical display.

Spitfire Audio's Winter Sale is now live, with discounts of up to 60% available on bundles, and individual libraries reduced by 40% until 2 January 2023. 

Handy Drums' latest update adds a variety of new performance features and improvements, as well as introducing AAX plug-in versions and native Apple Silicon support.

Universal Audio have extended their offer on UAD Spark subscriptions, with new users able to purchase three months of the service for 99¢.

Sonora Cinematic's latest sample library uses resonant filters to create pitched sounds from noise samples which can then be mixed with additional layers. 

Sound Magic's latest hybrid modelling software instrument aims to provide a more affordable and accessible way to create virtual orchestral music. 

Klevgrand's latest software synthesizer generates sounds by processing large volumes of waves extracted from audio files. 

The Drum Machine Collection from Roland offers authentic software recreations of five of the company's most revered hardware rhythm machines. 

Arturia have announced the release of Pigments 4. This latest version of their multi-engine software synthesizer includes a range of new effects and modulation capabilities, as well as improvments to existing modules.

Alpha Forever Modular have announced an update to their Windows-based software instrument, introducing a range of new modules along with a selection of GUI and workflow improvements.

Spitfire Audio's latest sample library contains a range of eccentric vocal performances captured by experimental musician, composer, and performer, Lea Bertucci.

V Collection 9.1 introduces a range of new features and improvements, including new sound design tutorials and enhanced MIDI controller integration. 

Spitfire Audio have released a new sample library that offers the sound of a symphony orchestra resampled through 200 cassette players, and are offering it for free to anyone spending over $299£249 in the Black Weekend sale. 

Cherry Audio have released a reproduction of the legendary CS-80 synthesizer that also includes the dual-layer functionality, additional waveforms, and unique filters of the Yamaha GX-1.

Sub51 have announced the release of Drop Pad Rhythm Edition, introducing a new content library and feature set which focus on the manipulation of rhythmic loops. 

Rigid Audio have launched their latest software instrument, Hibernate, which offers 128 multi-sampled “ethereal soundscapes” ideally suited to ambient music creators. 

The latest version of Pianoteq includes a refined GUI, a range of updates to existing instruments, and introduces a new classical guitar model. 

Spitfire's latest Originals library samples the legendary Wurlitzer electric piano, offering classic tones alongside new sounds which have created through additional processing and granular synthesis. 

Toska is a Kontakt-based sample library that features a range of layered atmospheric sounds built from a combination of processed analogue synths, brass, strings, woodwinds, vocals, and field recordings.