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Available for free to existing users, LUX Orchestral Strings 1.1 adds a vast collection of new recorded material and articulations, and focuses on three important aspects of modern cinematic scoring: rhythmic motion, evolving textures and playable runs.
Announced back in November 2025, the UDO Audio DMNO is now shipping. We get a quick recap of its key features and take a listen to some patches!
The PM12 from Zaehl is a new performance-focused mixer that boasts 12 stereo input channels and flexible filter options.
The Element One is a new keyboard-equipped synth that draws on Modal Electronics' existing instruments, but with a streamlined, performance-focused set of controls.
Plinky talk us through their new range of compact synths, controllers and sequencers, and show how users can edit the underlying code to create their own custom devices.
With the launch of the latest version, Reason has been treated to a visual design overhaul, gained some powerful new sequencing capabilities, kitted out with new built-in effects and more.
The ODD-1 from Oddment Audio is a sample-based synth that boasts granular processing across up to eight stereo samples, features two independent layers and includes a whole host of onboard modulation and effects.
Melbourne Instruments show us some new features for the Roto Control which will become available via an update in around a week’s time.
Knif Audio are making their debut Superbooth appearance with a range of valve processors that are based on their Knifonium modular synth system.
PWM Instruments give us a demo of the latest prototype of the OSCar Rebirth, a meticulous recreation of the original OSCar synth.
Black Lion Audio’s latest delivers an eight-channel preamp and master clock unit that can be used to expand any interface with spare ADAT I/O.
The third instalment in Sonora Cinematic's Transfigured Orchestra series delivers a versatile collection of brass sounds that range from “quiet, intimate tones to bold, majestic textures”.
Cyma Forma talk us through the ALT, an interesting new analogue synth that’s been designed with evolving ambient soundscapes in mind.
The Cyma Forma RND Synth, or Random Synth, features just a single button that generates an entirely random patch with each press.
Expressive E talk us through the Osmose CE, a MIDI controller version of the Osmose that comes bundled with an array of MPE-capable software instruments.
Enjoy Electronics are about to launch the Memento, a new audio processor that offers up to eight independent virtual playback heads and includes a whole host of onboard filtering, modulation and effects.
The latest iteration of IK Multimedia’s compact amp and effects modelling pedal introduces wireless control via the Tonex Control mobile app.
Audio.Computer have been busy working on a new instrument that aims to take time-stretching to new heights. We take a look and listen to a very early prototype, which is currently known as the Machine 2.
1010music have just announced the blackbox 2, a new and improved version of their compact sampler that now features a built-in battery.