Computer / Software

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.

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

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

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.

It’s only 12 months since the last version, but SpectraLayers Pro 12 has made some huge advances.

Generate synthesized drum patterns with a single click.

Sonuscore orchestrate modern electronic music production.

V Collection 11 is here, and yes, it’s bigger than before, better than before and better value than ever.

Dom Sigalas breathes new life into some classic drum sounds.

Not everyone can afford a 7.1.4 Neumann speaker setup, but perhaps RIME is the next best thing?

Steinberg deliver a slick update to their scoring software.

If you want proof that original independent music software is still flourishing, you need look no further than Stacks.

Dreamtonics take their session singer in software to the next level.

Whether you’re mixing or mastering in stereo, surround or immersive formats, this powerful virtual monitor controller could soon become indispensable.

Version 2 of Slate Digital’s Virtual Microphone System offers new hardware, a comprehensive software refresh — and the fruits of one of the best‑stocked mic lockers in the world.

Acustica’s soft synth debut is a recreation of everyone’s favourite ’80s polysynth.

Pigments 6 is bigger, better and free to existing users!