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For their latest release, Shy Audio have recreated the ‘crunchy’ sound of a rackmount compressor that found its way onto countless 90s techno, house and hip-hop records.
The latest version of Rapid Flow’s hardware-emulation synth plug-in expands on its predecessor with a new impulse-response reverb engine, new side-chaining capabilities and a chorus effect inspired by the much-loved Roland Juno.
Following a long audit process, the Focusrite Group have published their 2026 sustainability disclosures, which are available in three separate reports alongside their usual annual report and accounts documents.
Waveform 14 introduces an all-new LLM-driven AI Assistant feature along with a refreshed GUI, multi-channel audio routing and extended ARA2 support.
Evolve Dark Matter is a sample-based synth that’s capable of creating “sub-rumbling drones, tectonic low-end textures and ominous soundscapes”, drawing inspiration from artists such as Skrillex, Burial and Jon Hopkins.
EVE Audio’s new control software offers everything from volume control and input selection to delay, sensitivity settings, smart filters and advanced equalisation, making every essential parameter available through an intuitive, streamlined interface.
Retrocraft brings vintage character, analogue-style saturation and lo-fi effects together into a single, intuitive plug-in.
Softube have just announced the launch of a new surface that packs the power of their hugely popular Console 1 Channel MkIII system into a smaller footprint.
Celemony’s latest update for their virtual session musician platform complements the existing line-up of instruments with something a little different: the calabash.
Described as an “instantly rewarding reverb”, the latest addition to Arturia’s range of creative effects plug-ins brings together multi-stage diffusion and deep modulation possibilities in an ocean-inspired interface.
GearExpo UK is now upon us, with just two days to go until 150 of the world's top pro-audio brands and industry names gather for a day of exhibits, panel talks and networking.
The DC7 v2 is a new and improved version of CIOKS’ renowned effects pedal PSU, and is said to be the thinnest, most flexible power supply currently on the market.
Waves V17 introduces a range of new features and improvements, including a completely redesigned preset management system, new live sound and post-production enhancements, and Mix Unlock, a premium stem-separation feature within StudioVerse.
Taking place on the 14 and 21 of July 2026, Soundlab has been designed to help female and non-binary musicians bypass technical intimidation and gather the skills and knowledge required to confidently finish their own music.
The Frameworks Studio Mic Boom 2000 features a weighted base along with locking castors and a counterbalanced boom, allowing for controlled positioning of heavier microphones.
The latest VoiceAssist module has been designed to automatically detect and reduce the level of mouth noises, offering a time-saving alternative to manual editing.
Undertone Audio’s MPEQ-1 plug-in is said to capture the sound and flexibility of the real thing, while adding some creative tools that extend its capabilities beyond what was possible in the hardware version.
Minimal Audio's latest Current expansion kits the soft synth out with an array of new sounds, and launches alongside a new plug-in that provides users who don’t own Current with access to the sounds in its individual expansion packs.
Violet Audio's latest release packs 128 channels of signal routing, DSP processing and seamless control integration into a compact unit that’s been designed for live sound, broadcast, installation and immersive audio applications.
ADDAC System's latest creation comes in the form of the Four String Series, which comprises a collection of modules that make it possible to incorporate guitar strings and pickups into a modular synth rig.