In what is surely one of the most eagerly anticipated releases of a software synth ever, Native Instruments is finally telling us more about what the upcoming Massive X will be capable of.
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PSP Audioware is back with HertzRider, a tuning plug-in for non-harmonic material like drums and percussion that can also be used and abused as a sound mangler for other material.
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Inspired by hardware looper pedals, Audio Damage has released Enso, a looper plug-in that brings creative looping to your DAW or iOS device and comes with all sorts of good ideas.
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PROCESS.AUDIO's Sugar is supposed to add that certain something to your mixes, and its maker boldly claims that their first product is a “secret weapon to hit the sweet spot on every mix”.
Got enough compressor plug-ins yet? EndeavorFX is bringing one more to your DAW: The VSVC Shapeshifter Compressor has controls that let you shape the attack and release curves independently.
Yet another limiter plug-in? Wait: Signum Audio's BUTE Limiter has a sleek yet informative GUI that might tempt you to download the demo to see if it sounds as good as it looks.
Acustica Audio has released Amber 3, that adds to v2's EQ with a compressor and a preamp as well as a new channel strip plug-in, which combines all three units into one.
Since Maag and Brainworx collaborated on this project, the MAGNUM-K plug-in gets the full endorsement and approval from the hardware's creators. Good stuff all-around!
Oscar is a pretty cool guy that comes equipped with three adjustable oscillators and one noise generator. You can program/automate frequency changes or modulate the signals with an adjustable LFO.
Twin-L can sound like vintage VCA and Opto limiters, according to your preference. Changing the character is accomplished via a switch. It's available now at an introductory USD 49 price.
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A chunky update to the Absolute collection of Steinberg HALion, instruments and synthesizers including the new Groove Agent 5, HALion 6 and HALion Sonic 3.
Korg Gadget 2 brings in 6 new gadgets and a redesigned front end of their music production software for iOS and MacOS. Meanwhile, on Windows we get to play with the gadgets as plugins.
In a weirdly mysterious press release Plugin Alliance and Brainworx announce that they are getting into the virtual instrument game but forget to tell us anything about any actual products.
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Kilohearts has expanded their Snapin system of effect chain modules into a completely modular hybrid virtual synthesizer. Use sound sources as Generators, add Modulators and load on the Snapin modules
Gig Performer is a live performance VST host for instruments and effects. The new version brings in a setlist concept for faster loading, better MIDI, Ableton Link and Chord Pro support.
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Bitwig has revealed the latest version of Bitwig Studio and introduced us to The Grid - a playful modular environment for building synths, modulators and effect chains directly in the DAW.
