Virtual Instrument

The fourth iteration of GForce's acclaimed Mellotron emulation boasts a redesigned interface along with an extensive 3.5GB sound library containing over 200 tape banks and more than 800 presets.

The first major update for Tomofon introduces support for MIDI Polyphonic Expression as well as adding new filter types, acoustic body resonance simulation and a range of functionality enhancements. 

Anukari Music have unveiled an early prototype of the Anukari software synthesizer, which uses a modelled network of masses connected by springs as a sound source.

After having joined forces as a part of the Soundwide group in 2023, Plugin Alliance, Brainworx and iZotope are now all officially a part of Native Instruments.

The latest sample library from Emergence Audio promises to push the limits of traditional sound design by pairing a collection of double bass samples with a set of synth-style programming options.

Sonora Cinematic's latest software instrument captures the sound of a baby grand piano, and adds some cassette tape effects created with a Tascam Portastudio.

Focusrite have announced that users of Scarlett, Clarett+ and Red interfaces will now gain access to the FAST Balancer plug-in and Native Instruments' MASSIVE softsynth.

Spitfire's new LABS instrument has been created with award-winning composer Hannah Peel, and captures the sounds of a set of uilleann pipes. 

The latest expansions for Toontrack's virtual drum instruments capture a total of seven drum kits in Studio 2 and 3 of the legendary Sunset Sound in Los Angeles. 

Jura offers a faithful emulation of a Roland Juno-60 as well as featuring an extended interface option that unlocks a range of modern capabilities. 

Objekt allows users to delve into the inner workings of physical modeling synthesis, transforming the sound properties of acoustic instruments into user-controlled parameters.

The long-awaited iOS version of Pianoteq has arrived, along with a cross-platform licensing system that allows current users to unlock their current version for free on the mobile platform. 

The latest additions to the UAD line-up offer emulations of a 1974 Rhodes electric piano and a unique hand-built valve compressor design found in Capitol Studios.

The Martinic AX73 Sample Library brings the sound of the softsynth and more to Kontakt.

Reason Studios announce their new Objekt physical modelling synth.

Softube's latest virtual instrument faithfully recreates the Sequential Prophet-5, adding some optional new features and also making five of its sections available for their Modular plug-in.

The latest update to Reason brings with it native Apple Silicon support and the ability to use the software without an internet connection.

The latest free LABS instrument contains a range of experimental sounds captured from Sam Battle's collection of hand-made electronic instruments. 

The latest addition to the Augmented series of virtual instruments combines synthesis with chamber, orchestral and processed brass samples, and offers a wealth of built-in macros, modulation capabilities and performance functions. 

Baby Audio's first virtual instrument emulates Yamaha’s miniature CS01 synthesizer, but expands its capabilities thanks to a whole host of new features and functions. 

Lunacy Audio's latest release adds 30 new sound sources to CUBE, and the company are also running a Spring Sale, with discounts of 40% currently available on all of their products.