Voting has drawn to a close in this year’s MIDI Innovation Awards, and The MIDI Association have revealed the finalists in each of the six categories.

Sonible's latest offering brings together a collection of five plug-ins that aim to cover all of the fundamental mixing tasks while helping users to develop a deeper understanding of how each process affects their mixes. 

Said to be one of Sonora Cinematic's most unconventional offerings to date, Softstruck takes the concept behind the ‘felt piano’ sound and applies it to the guitar. 

SRM Sounds have announced the launch of their latest sample library, which captures the sound of the very piano used to compose Max Richter’s seminal work. 

The latest arrival to iZotope’s Catalyst Series brings together a versatile collection of creative effects, but offers a different approach to your typical multi-effects plug-in.

In conjunction with Sound On Sound, Alan Parsons’ ASSR continues its recent tradition of delivering free webinars with another unmissable event.

Bristol-based sound-design experts Slate + Ash have just launched a new sample library that brings together a selection of artists and producers known for their experimental guitar techniques.

Boasting dual-channel looping functionality with independent loop control for each channel, the Xero Polylooper includes a trio of operation modes that allow it to tackle everything from practising licks to building up evolving soundscapes during a live performance. 

EKKO is capable of producing everything from warm, saturated echoes to warped, chaotic reflections, and also has some extra tricks up its sleeve thanks to an innovative Scramble feature. 

The Very Loud Indeed Co.'s latest offering has been built around samples of master vocalist Malí, who “shaped her voice to evoke supernatural, inhuman performances portraying ghostly and demonic entities.”