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With the launch of Synthesizer V Studio 2 Pro 2.1.0, Pro Tools users will enjoy tighter integration between DAW and plug-in, along with a number of other enhancements and improvements. 

Capable of blending up to four custom sound sources, Drop Pad 3 retains the intuitive drag-and-drop operation of its predecessor, but delivers a range of enhancements and new features.

Sulcata Sound is the latest venture of Jason Graves, a two-time British Academy Award-winnning composer, producer and percussionist renowned for his work on titles such as Still Wakes The Deep, Dead Space, Tomb Raider, Far Cry Primal, Until Dawn and Prey.

The latest addition to the Soulyft Audio line-up is a gesture-based soft synth that turns noise into soundscapes using a combination of touch control, filters, delay and reverb.

360VME, which until now has been available exclusively to professional facilities, is capable of recreating the acoustic field of a multi-speaker immersive studio over headphones, allowing users to produce immersive audio mixes in any location. 

Majetone have recently announced the launch of a new virtual instrument that offers a new take on drums, reimagining the drum kit as a fully chromatic, synthesizer-style sound source.

With the launch of Beatmaker 3, virtual instrument experts UJAM have combined all of their Beatmaker titles into a single, unified plug-in that sports a redesigned user interface and enhanced browsing features.

Designed as a more accessible version of the company’s flagship SkyDust 3D synth, MiniDust aims to deliver the same creative power in a more streamlined and affordable offering.

Melda Production have released Analog Empire: Plucks & Keys, a new software instrument offering vintage synth sounds.

Rhodes have expanded their virtual instrument range with the release of the Rhodes Wurli, a software recreation of an iconic 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.