Refraction has been built using high-quality samples of a premium upright piano, but rather than aiming to recreate the acoustic instrument, it instead uses the recordings to craft an array of evolving pads and hybrid acoustic-electronic soundscapes. 

The latest version of ACE Studio is now available, and comes kitted out with a whole host of new AI Voices and languages, additional AI Instruments, new Generative Kits, an improved workflow and seamless DAW integration.

The latest version of Arturia’s flagship software synthesizer has just arrived, delivering an array of new features aimed at modern producers and sound designers.

Klevgrand’s latest offering is said to be their most experimental plug-in to date, and promises to take users “down a rabbit hole of rhythmic exploration and creative accidents”.

INTJ Software have announced the launch of a new Mac application that allows musicians, audio engineers, educators and DSP enthusiasts to build, visualise and explore custom audio signal chains in real time.

Loïc Desjardins Music have announced the launch of a handy new Mac application that provides Logic Pro users with more comprehensive control over their Articulation Sets. 

The Glacial and Monolith limited-edition models will be hand-built to order in Leeds, UK by Rhodes Master Builders, and will not be reissued once the order window closes on 9 January 2026. 

Soundgas have announced that their second monthly Gasway prize draw is now live and open for entries until 7 January 2026.

Designed primarily to generate Clavinet-style parts, Sampleson's latest offering has been trained on an array of “funky grooves”, and is said to be capable of generating organ and bass lines as well as electric piano parts. 

BOOM Library’s latest release brings together a collection of sounds captured across two expeditions to the wetlands of Florida over a three year period.