2Rule TugMoveEffectTugMoveEffect is an audio fx plugin that brings 2D positioning to audio effects processing. Core Concept: Place mulltiple effects instances on a 2D workspe and control their influence through distance-based mixing. A movable control point determines how much each effect contributes to the final sound based on its proximity. Adding Effects: Drag & drop an effect from the right-side panel onto the black 2D workspace window. Moving the Listener Point: Move the orange listener point manually with your mouse inside the workspace. Or choose movement modes: Sinusoidal or Bouncing for automatic motion. Sequential Movement (Step-Sequencer Mode): Hold Ctrl (or Cmd on Mac) + drag an effect from the workspace into one of the boxes in the Sequentialsection. When your DAW playback is running, the listener point will move between these assigned effect positions in the sequence. Sequence options: Forward, Backward, Mirror, Random. Main Features: 13 Effect Types: Distortion, Reverb, Delay, Chorus/Flanger, Filter, Compressor, Pitch Shifter, Decimator, Phaser, Vibrato, Tremolo, Repeater, Ring Modulator, and related many parameters. Up to 10 Effect Instances: 3 slots per effect type, each with independent parameters. Spatial Mixing: Distance-based volume control via adjustable coverage areas. Movement Automation: Manual, Sequential (step sequencer), Sinusoidal, or Bouncing control point motion. 16-Step Sequencer: Automate effect switching and create rhythmic patterns. Preset Management: Save/load configurations with custom folder support. Real-time Visual Feedback: Volume meters, coverage visualization, and effect highlighting. https://youtu.be/9jkZaPd7MKg https://youtu.be/87OBqjeKRdU Notable Effects: Repeater: Musical tone generation with MIDI note/octave control and triggering modes. Pitch Shifter: Phase vocoder-based pitch manipulation for creative sound design. Ring Modulator: Frequency modulation for metallic, bell-like, and experimental timbres. Decimator: Bit-depth and sample-rate reduction for lo-fi, retro digital textures. Read More

Arturia unveil the MiniFuse 2 OTG As its name suggests, the MiniFuse 2 OTG includes USB OTG (On-The-Go) connectivity that allows audio from a computer connected via its main USB port to be passed directly to a phone or tablet.

Somerville Sounds releases Christmas Percussion, all the FREE sleigh bells you can handle
It’s that time of year again, when you’re going to hear some of the cheesiest music ever recorded, whether you like it or not. With that in mind, Somerville Sounds released Christmas Percussion for all the free sleigh bells you can handle! Christmas is a time of year when everyone gets a free pass to [...]
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Syngular for Modartt Pianoteq 9 A few months on from its release, Modartt’s Pianoteq 9 has gained a new instrument pack that uses the software’s praised physical modelling to create a range of keys and synth pad sounds. 

Steinberg VST Live 3 has arrived Steinberg’s live performance software platform has just been treated to a major update that adds an array of new creative tools and enhances many of its existing features.

u-he announces Zebralette 3.0 RC, improving one of the best FREE synthesizers
There isn’t much more to say about Zebralette; it has been among the best free software synths for a very, very long time, and the excitement about this new release is merited. For anyone new to Zebralette, it’s the much-loved little brother of u-he’s premium synth Zebra, and you can find out more about it [...]
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Modartt SyngularSyngular is a creative playground with imaginary timbres and organic expressivity that transforms Pianoteq's physical modelling engine, originally designed to emulate real acoustic instruments, into a powerful laboratory for sound creation. While rooted in the modelling of strings and hammers, the technology extends far beyond just pianos, enabling the generation of entirely new, imaginary timbres. Its core parameters – Unison Width, Strike Point, Spectrum Profile and many more – become instruments for exploration, allowing users to design sounds that are detached from the limitations of real-world acoustics, and yet retain an organic, dynamic feel with natural velocity response. Syngular comes with more than 50 presets: inspiring Keys ranging from crisp and shimmering to warm and lo-fi; richly textured Pads, some soothing and nostalgic, some tense and mystical. Dive into Replicant Dream, a spacious, retrofuturistic keys patch, or lose yourself in Outer Rim, a richly textured pad that feels like floating among the stars. For cinematic scores or ambient soundscapes, layer the Mixed Choir or Strings Ensemble presets with your favourite grand piano. Syngular also features a range of Basses, Leads, and Synth-like sounds for modern productions. Being part of the Pianoteq engine, Syngular can be layered and morphed with other Pianoteq instruments. All the creative features of Pianoteq are also available with Syngular, including Mallet Bounce for expressive note repetition, Randomisation for instant exploration of many variations of a preset, and audio effects like Amp distortion and Ping-pong delay. Read More

SSL introduce SpringVerb plug-in The latest addition to SSL’s family of plug-ins promises to deliver an authentic recreation of some classic spring reverb effects, but also includes some parameters that allow it to offer far more control than would be possible on a physical unit. 

HOFA release Colour Saturator Colour Saturator promises to open up new possibilities for producers, mixers and sound designers, and will deliver everything from “silky harmonics and subtle warmth to aggressive distortion and extreme fuzz”.

Solid State Logic (SSL) SSL Springverb SSL Springverb Reverb Plugin by Solid State Logic Solid State Logic introduces SSL Springverb, a powerful and meticulously modeled plugin designed to bring the unmistakable sound of vintage spring reverberation tanks into the modern digital studio environment. Spring reverb is a unique electromechanical effect characterized by its metallic decay, distinctive "boing" on transients, and warm, resonant character—a sound that has defined musical genres from surf rock and dub reggae to modern electronic and indie productions. SSL's digital emulation meticulously captures the physical and harmonic idiosyncrasies of these classic hardware units, providing the charm of analog without the maintenance or physical limitations. This plugin provides sound engineers and music producers with far more control and flexibility than a traditional spring tank. At its core, Springverb offers the choice of three distinct spring tank models: Type A, modeled after the spring tank found in a renowned tape delay unit; Type B, derived from a classic rack-mount spring reverb; and Type C, based on the signature spring sound favored by legendary dub pioneers. Users can further customize the reverb's density by smoothly fading the model between one, two, or three springs, instantly altering the complexity and size of the reflection pattern. This level of granular control ensures the plugin is capable of producing everything from short, punchy slaps to deep, ethereal washes of sound. Beyond simple emulation, SSL Springverb incorporates modern studio features that enhance its usability and creative potential. It includes a Drive control to introduce analog-style saturation and grit to the spring signal, allowing users to dial in harmonic complexity or aggressive dirt. Crucially, the plugin features powerful creative tools such as a Freeze function, which holds the current reverb tail indefinitely for ambient sound design, and an audio Ducking feature with internal or external sidechain capabilities, ensuring the reverb remains clear of the dry signal for a cleaner mix. Combined with tempo-syncable Pre-Delay, Damping controls for high-frequency attenuation, and adjustable Spring Tension to tune the inherent "twanginess," SSL Springverb is a flexible tool for classic tonality and cutting-edge sound design. Key Features Three Classic Spring Models: Select from three distinct, authentically modeled spring tanks inspired by iconic hardware units, including rack-mount and dub classics. Variable Spring Quantity: Continuously adjust the density of the reverb by smoothly changing the number of active springs from one to three. Adjustable Spring Tension: Control the physical characteristics of the modeled springs, tuning the tonal character from slow and smooth to quick and jangly. Drive Control: Dedicated parameter to add subtle harmonic color or aggressive saturation and grit to the reverb signal. Duck & Freeze Functions: Modern features including a Freeze button for infinite reverb tails and a flexible Ducking circuit with external sidechain input for dynamic mixing. Tempo Sync: Pre-Delay and Reverb Time controls can be synchronized to the host DAW's tempo for rhythmically locked effects. Creative I/O Controls: Features Kill (mutes the input to the springs) and Boing (manually triggers the spring sound) for instant dramatic or creative effects. Stereo Width Control: Allows the user to collapse the stereo image to mono for vintage authenticity or expand it beyond 100% for an ultra-wide, modern stereo field. Compatibility: Native support for the latest macOS and Windows operating systems, including Apple Silicon. https://youtu.be/ylaLuGiO91c?si=m8MlIZifjLy6o012 Read More

Native Instruments launch Absynth 6 Absynth 6 delivers a completely overhauled and redesigned version of NI's discontinued soft synth, and has been created alongside the much-loved instrument’s original developer, Brian Clevinger.

Gulf Coast Synthesis releases Strum Plate, a FREE Omnichord-inspired plugin
Strum Plate is a free Omnichord-inspired MIDI effect plugin from Gulf Coast Synthesis, available in AU, VST3, and AAX formats for macOS and Windows. If you’re wondering what on earth an Omnichord is, you’re likely not alone. If you already know, then you’re one of the lucky ones! Well, perhaps saying one of the lucky [...]
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Ocean Swift releases Tyrian Tine, a FREE unstable chime engine for Kontakt Player
Ocean Swift has released Tyrian Tine, a free Kontakt Player instrument that blends metallic chimes, wavetable motion, and controlled instability into an expressive sound-design tool. I like how Tyrian Tine combines two very different layers: an intentionally unstable wavetable oscillator and a curated sample engine built from bells, kalimbas, music boxes, and other metallic percussive [...]
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UltraRare RototomRototom is a very simple plugin that accurately emulates the percussion module of the same name produced by Lel during the Soviet era. Read More

12 Days of Soundtoys Each of the plug-ins will be available for just 48 hours, exclusively from the Soundtoys website, giving artists, producers and sound designers a selection of powerful new tools to shape and enhance their creativity.