Computer / Software

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

Precyne is a new software MIDI sequencer which aims to provide users of predominantly hardware-based studios with DAW-like editing capabilities.

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.

Hit’n’Mix have announced the release of RipX DeepCreate, a new software module based on their Rip Audio format which has been designed to help users create new music from scratch.

Universal Audio release their UAD Software v10.2, which introduces new Hitsville Reverb Chambers, PolyMAX Synth, and C-Axe Guitar Noise Suppressor plug-ins.

Toybox Audio have released Tangle Synth, a semi-modular software synthesizer for Native Instruments’ Reaktor Player which is based on the company’s Reaktor Blocks packs.

EastWest's latest virtual instrument samples popular vintage string synthesizers and allows users to combine them with modern string, brass, woodwind and vocal sounds.

Oddity3 is the latest version of GForce Software's ARP Odyssey recreation, and features a host of new features and improvements including support for velocity and polyphonic aftertouch.

Arturia have released the MiniFreak hybrid polyphonic synthesizer, MiniFuse 4 audio interface, MiniLab 3 MIDI controller, and Augmented Grand Piano, a software instrument that combines high-quality piano samples with modern synth engines.