Computer / Software

Blueprints serves as inspiration for new song ideas and providing raw materials to sample or extract parts from, while Layers provides creators with professional, mix-ready instrument performances that adapt to a track’s structure, key and tempo.

10K Audio have recently launched a major update that adds some powerful new functions to their real-time looping instrument.

The first formal collaboration between the two brands will see a selection of the UK-based sampling experts’ virtual instruments made available within Akai’s MPC ecosystem.

In celebration of their fifth anniversary, The Very Loud Indeed Co. have announced a sale across their range of cinematic scoring and sound-design tools. 

Described as “a musician by your side”, the latest addition to the Celemony line-up brings together a huge collection of musical phrases played by some of the world’s top session players, all of which can be adapted to play in any song, regardless of its chord sequence, tempo or groove.

Nostalgia Reborn brings together more than 4500 samples drawn from over four decades of electronic instruments, delivering an all-in-one genre-spanning collection that promises to fit into just about any modern production.

The software now boasts 128 audio streaming channels and supports any combination of beds and objects, along with full metadata integration, allowing directors and stakeholders to attend Dolby Atmos playback and mixing sessions from their preferred location or setup.

The latest version of Steinberg's popular editing and mastering software introduces a whole host of new features, many of which centre around the suite’s Dolby Atmos capabilities.

A free update has been released for MeterPlugs' Loudness Penalty Studio, bringing a range of performance improvements, new analysis tools and expanded reporting features in version 1.5.

Bringing together ACE Studio’s AI-based performance technology with EastWest’s established range of professional virtual instruments.

Vienna Symphonic Library have released Vienna Ensemble Pro 8 and 8V, representing major updates to their established networked mixing and hosting environment.

Roland have announced several new products and updates across hardware and software, led by the launch of GO:MIXER STUDIO, alongside new software and plug-ins for the Roland Cloud.

Avid will be showcasing the latest enhancements to Pro Tools, Sibelius and Venue families at NAMM 2026, as well as hosting a series of talks and demonstrations at their booth.

Just months on from its initial release, Baby Audio’s software drum synth has been treated to its first major update.

Electric Keys - Tines has been designed to provide users with a definitive collection of classic sounds, and promises to deliver the bell-like tones and gritty bark that defined a generation of R&B, funk and classic rock tracks.

Polarity Modular has been designed in collaboration with UK-based synthesist Ian Boddy, and has been built around 250 custom waveforms created with his extensive collection of modular gear.