Virtual Instrument

Emergence Audio's free Infinite Collection has just been treated to a significant update that introduces yet more content and a wider selection of presets. 

Alongside their annual UAD Half Yearly Sale, which sees some significant discounts applied across their plug-in range, UA are giving users the chance to download PolyMAX, their analogue-inspired virtual instrument, free of charge. 

Until 30 June 2025, Native Instruments and iZotope are offering some generous discounts across their product ranges, and to kick things off, there are some free plug-ins up for grabs!

The latest addition to Native Instruments’ Komplete line-up has just arrived following its recent announcement at Superbooth 2025.

Anukari have announced that a beta version of their innovative physical modelling software instrument is now available for purchase, along with a free demo version for those who are keen to check it out.

Rather than simply emulating the instruments it samples, COIL: Mutated Scoring Guitars provides a ‘playground’ that allows users to craft them into unique and inspiring new tones and textures.

GForce Software’s latest release captures the sound of the Oberheim TVS Pro, a duophonic synthesizer that was favoured by artists such as Martin Gore, Adrian Utley, The Prodigy, Peter Baumann and Nils Frahm.

The latest addition to the Void & Vista range is said to combine expressive, characterful and unique sampling with a wealth of powerful sound design features and an inspiring user interface. 

Scene: Nightshade comes packed with sounds that promise to provide media composers with everything from “creeping tension” to “overwhelming dread”.

Musio have announced the launch of an update which they say brings their self-titled application and plug-in one step closer to being the ultimate tool for composers in search of the perfect sound.

Modern Pop Piano EKX captures the sound of a Grotrian-Steinweg upright, and includes a collection of sounds that have been resampled through an array of outboard processors. 

UJAM’s latest offering combines the realism and playability of their popular Virtual Guitarist series with the more cinematic focus of their Symphonic Elements collection.

Datamind Audio have announced the launch of a new AI-powered plug-in that’s capable of creating complex new sounds and textures based on any audio file or input source. 

EastWest have announced the launch of a new virtual instrument dedicated to dark, gritty textures and edgy, distorted sounds.

Grain Storm is a Max for Live Device that blends granular synthesis techniques with a range of innovative features designed push creative boundaries. 

Contrasting the post-rock and shoegaze soundscapes of its predecessor, Panorama Acoustic is said to explore a world of resonances and quiet reflections, and offer an inspiring palette of evocative tones.