A few months on from its release, Modartt’s Pianoteq 9 has gained a new instrument pack that uses the software’s praised physical modelling to create a range of keys and synth pad sounds. 

The first instrument from Sound Radix introduces a powerful new additive soft synth that promises to offer a clearer, more intuitive way of working. 

Steinberg’s live performance software platform has just been treated to a major update that adds an array of new creative tools and enhances many of its existing features.

Inspired by a little-known valve device from the 1960s, the Fairfax is said to take an altogether different approach to overdrive, and marks the introduction of a new Series a line-up that contrasts the company’s DSP-based offerings.

The latest addition to SSL’s family of plug-ins promises to deliver an authentic recreation of some classic spring reverb effects, but also includes some parameters that allow it to offer far more control than would be possible on a physical unit. 

Colour Saturator promises to open up new possibilities for producers, mixers and sound designers, and deliver everything from “silky harmonics and subtle warmth to aggressive distortion and extreme fuzz”.

The latest arrival to The Crow Hill Company’s revolving selection of free instruments delivers a selection of samples derived from their Dot Allison Dulcet Voice library.

Absynth 6 delivers a completely overhauled and redesigned version of NI's discontinued soft synth, and has been created alongside the much-loved instrument’s original developer, Brian Clevinger.

Erica Synths’ latest collaboration with renowned DSP effects developer 112dB is said to be capable of everything from “nuanced harmonic enhancement to total sonic destruction”.

Each of the plug-ins will be available for just 48 hours, exclusively from the Soundtoys website, giving artists, producers and sound designers a selection of powerful new tools to shape and enhance their creativity.