Computer / Software

Now in its 20th year, Modartt’s Pianoteq software continues to grow and improve.

Divisimate Core is a welcome extension of Nextmidi’s orchestration software.

Olympia’s annular drum sequencer is going from strength to strength.

Want to use your macOS or Windows computer as a plug‑in host for live performance? StageBox aims to let you do just that, with minimal fuss.

GRM Tools’ new sound design software is an absolute tour de force!

The latest extension to Sonarworks’ SoundID lets you take your own studio with you wherever you go.

The third edition of Spectrasonics’ flagship synth boasts a gargantuan sound library expansion, a standalone studio‑quality effects rack and a host of new synthesis features.

ACE Studio 2 begins an ambitious expansion beyond its vocal synthesis roots.

Scaler has evolved into a fully‑fledged compositional toolkit.

This major update to Fiedler’s immersive audio mastering suite could revolutionise your Atmos workflow.

Give your vocals a completely new personality with IK’s ReSing.

The SOS Awards celebrate innovation and contemporary design. Congratulations to all the Winners, as well as the very worthy close contenders in each category who have been awarded our Highly Commended accolade.

Sony aren’t the first company to promise believable surround sound on headphones. But are they the first to deliver it?

The user interface has always been a barrier to FM synthesis. Can Fors’ elegant approach make it more accessible?

Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 Stars. Vivaldi’s Solo Violin is a refined and expressive violin library that brings the essence of Baroque string writing into the modern producer’s toolkit.

Zero‑G’s popular hybrid scoring toolkit gets a significant upgrade.

Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 Stars. A versatile package that caters equally to players chasing classic Rhodes warmth or the grit and bite of a Wurlitzer.

Audiomodern’s Soundbox is a virtual instrument engine that combines depth with ease of use — and it’s free!

Expressive E’s trademark physical modelling paired with MPE control delivers an extremely playable instrument.

Built entirely from percussion sounds, but not for percussion, Dream Kit: Zenith is a synth like no other.

NI’s Circular offers a dizzying range of creative possibilities.