Computer / Software

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

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

Now a classic in its own right, Novation’s Bass Station gets the GForce treatment.

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

If you’re an EZ user with a hankering for fusion, Toontrack have got you covered.

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.

Apple’s M‑series Macs continue to power ahead. We benchmark the latest Mac mini, MacBook Pro and Mac Studio models for audio performance.

Transform your samples into soundscapes with Soniccouture’s new software instrument.

Based on cutting‑edge psychoacoustic research, Virtuoso v2 aims to deliver for headphone users the most convincing emulation of ‘speakers in a room’ to date.

Max 9 introduces Ableton devices and brings a host of welcome updates and improvements.

Native Instruments put the pedal to the very modern metal with their latest Session Guitarist title.

The latest addition to Arturia’s ever‑growing range of vintage instruments is a recreation of the celebrated Elka Synthex.

NI bring some light relief to the Schema concept.

Sample Logic rev their own engine, cinematic style.

Divisimate 2 brings a host of improvements and new features to Nextmidi’s orchestration software.

Rating: 4.5/5 Stars. This library is Christian Henson’s attempt to combine the Yorkshire brass tradition with the sound of his favourite film noir soundtracks.

Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 Stars. MusicLab's new virtual instrument samples the Godin Multiac Spectrum SA, a semi‑solid‑bodied hybrid that shares the qualities of both electric and acoustic guitars.

Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 Stars. Disco Studio Strings offers a lush and authentic recreation of ’70s disco and funk string sections.

Can NI make Komplete even more complete?

Drum Workshop bring their considerable experience of drum hardware to the virtual world.

NI’s long‑established software sampler gains a raft of new features and other improvements.