Music Production for Women announce free in-person workshops Music Production for Women (MPW) have announced that they will be running a series of four music production workshops throughout July 2025 with the aim of empowering female and non-gender conforming musicians.

ZenSound Serum2 ConnexiaSERUM2 CONNEXIA [AXIOM] Formed by 210 brand new patches designed for electronic, action, filmscore soundtracks and trailer music. Connexia offers a powerful, dynamic, industrial, gritty and damaged sound, a well balanced blend of analogue and digital. Influenced by the soundtracks of Mac Quayle (Mr Robot, Contagion), Ben Salisbury & Geoff Barrow (Ex Machina, Archive 81), Clint Mansell & Lorne Balfe (Ghost in the Shell) and the music of David Wright, Solar Fields and ARC. Tension building fast paced arps, dynamic and future shaped sequences, dramatic and complex percussion patterns, corroded and aggressive bass loops, slow evolving soundscapes, suspenseful dystopian keys and synths, lush menacing leads and edgy ethereal pads. Connexia recreates a hopeless collapsed world where synthetic human hybrids live in oppression and persecution, a megacorporation rogue AI taking unauthorized access to classified information, a quantum experiment went wrong causing time fractures across different eras. Full range of sounds; wavetable, spectral, multisample, granular oscillators and the effects rack adding detail and character to each patch. All eight macros are assigned for all the patches, ideal to perfectly fit the patch in your track or totally transform it with the twist of a few macro knobs; easy and quick. As extra there is CONNEXIA [AXIOM] adding 50 carefully selected expansion patches, with more degradation and more punch. Price: € 29. Read More

Soulyft Audio release Chime The latest addition to the Soulyft Audio line-up is a gesture-based soft synth that turns noise into soundscapes using a combination of touch control, filters, delay and reverb.

Spitfire Audio Jupiter by Trevor HornJupiter by Trevor Horn Jupiter by Trevor Horn is a unique virtual instrument from Spitfire Audio, offering a comprehensive collection of sounds meticulously crafted and curated by the legendary pop producer Trevor Horn himself. This plugin is designed to encapsulate the iconic production style and otherworldly sonic elements that defined Horn's groundbreaking work with artists like Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Yes, Seal, and Grace Jones. It's more than just a sample library; it's a deep dive into the sonic DNA of pop innovation, blending vintage warmth with futuristic digital textures. Powered by Spitfire Audio's eDNA engine and housed within their dedicated "Solar" plugin, Jupiter goes beyond static samples. It provides a rich palette of drums, basses, synthesizers, a pristine Bösendorfer grand piano, and a unique FX library, all imbued with Horn's signature touch. The eDNA interface within Solar allows for extensive sound manipulation, offering "warps" that range from period-specific gated reverbs and tape saturation to bit-crushing and vintage modulation effects. This empowers producers not only to recreate the classic sounds of the 80s and 90s but also to reinvent them, pushing creative boundaries for modern synth-wave and electro-pop productions. Whether you're looking for the punchy drums that defined an era, the lush synths from his personal archives, or the bright, pop-infused piano sound recorded in his own studio, Jupiter provides an authentic and inspiring sonic toolkit. Features: Curated Sound Library: A comprehensive collection of drums, basses, synths, piano, and FX, all crafted and curated by Trevor Horn. Trevor Horn's Private Sample Archive: Exclusive access to Horn's personal drum machine samples, featuring vintage tones and tape-saturated percussion. Curated Synth Presets: A diverse range of synth textures from Horn's archives and Spitfire Audio's sound design team, including warm analog pads, futuristic digital leads, string clusters, harmonic stabs, and galactic plucks. Bösendorfer Grand Piano: A meticulously recorded Bösendorfer grand piano from Trevor Horn's studio, offering a bright, pristine, and unmistakably pop sound. FX Library for Iconic Transitions: A selection of stingers and transitions like shimmering sparkles, cassette hits, dub blips, and harmonic chimes for cinematic flair and seamless song section transitions. Powered by Solar Plugin (eDNA Engine): Housed in Spitfire Audio's dedicated Solar plugin, utilizing the advanced eDNA technology for deep sound manipulation and layering. Five Instrument Categories: Dedicated sections for Drums, FX, Bass, Synths, and Piano. Five "Warp" Modes: CORE: The original recorded sound. REFLECT: Period reverbs with genre-defining gates. ALIAS: Alters the bit depth and clock-rate of sounds. CALIBRATE: Applies saturated and uncalibrated tape effects. DIMENSION: Processes sounds through vintage modulation equipment. 300 Presets: A wide array of expertly designed presets to jumpstart your productions. 208 Individual Sounds: Provides raw source material for custom sound design. Dual-Layered Interface: The Solar plugin allows for blending and molding two sounds together, offering extensive possibilities for unique sound creation. Designed for Pop Innovation: Tailored for producers inspired by Trevor Horn's groundbreaking techniques in synth-wave, electro-pop, and general pop music production. https://youtu.be/Dq4iDj_s_0k Read More

Arturia unveil Mix Drums The latest plug-in to join Arturia’s line-up has been designed to provide a quick and intuitive way to craft impactful drum sounds without the complexity of using multiple processors.

Sony expand access to 360 Virtual Mixing Environment 360VME, which until now has been available exclusively to professional facilities, is capable of recreating the acoustic field of a multi-speaker immersive studio over headphones, allowing users to produce immersive audio mixes in any location. 

Get Shoeless Drive 2.0 by WaveMind for FREE
WaveMind just released an update to their overdrive plugin, Shoeless Drive, in collaboration with YouTuber Rensington. The effect is in its 2.0 version, offering improved features and bug fixes, and might be a versatile drive unit for guitarists. Check out a demo here: The layout is relatively simple, and the heart of the plugin is [...]
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SKnote launch Etna-C controller SKnote's new control surface has been designed for a variety of tasks including synth programming, real-time performance control and providing hands-on control over a DAW session.

ZAK Sound Nebula KeysNebula Keys is built from a warm, characterful German upright piano. Recorded close and softly, it includes two layers—Core and Drift—along with 44 expressive presets that explore acoustic, lo-fi, cinematic, and ambient textures. Content: 2 piano layers: Core & Drift. 44 handcrafted presets. 870MB installation size. Requires Raizes Player (included). Read More

Acrobatics updates the FREE EGO Pad Groove Operator instrument for Windows
The EGO Pad Groove Operator instrument by Acrobatics is a free groove operator instrument for Windows that has been around for several years and is now in version 2.5.2. Acrobatics is the developer behind releases like the Alieno virtual synth and the Forbice stereo auto-filter plugin. (BPB covered Forbice way back in 2012). BPB was [...]
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Tilr releases REEV-R, a FREE convolution reverb plugin for macOS, Windows, and Linux
Tilr is a name we’ve heard multiple times this year, and it seems that one of 2025’s busiest plugin developers isn’t slowing down as they have just released REEV-R, a free convolution reverb plugin for macOS, Windows, and Linux. Since February, Tilr has given us Time1 and Gate1, Time-12 and Gate-12, and the very impressive [...]
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Majetone release Dream Kit: Zenith Majetone have recently announced the launch of a new virtual instrument that offers a new take on drums, reimagining the drum kit as a fully chromatic, synthesizer-style sound source.

Tonograph EQ from Atomic Analog Atomic Analog have announced that the Tonograph 500-series EQ module they launched in Janurary 2025 is now available in the UK via Make Noise Pro Audio.

Heavyocity Sonara: Voices In MotionSonara: Voices In Motion is an innovative and inspiring virtual instrument dedicated to modern vocal sound design, designed to imbue your tracks with dynamic and emotive vocal power. Building upon Heavyocity's reputation for impactful sound design, Sonara steps into the realm of human voice, delivering pristine and intimate performances that aim to feel as if they are unfolding live within your studio. This versatile Kontakt-powered library is crafted to seamlessly blend into a wide array of musical projects, from cinematic scores and game audio to contemporary pop, electronic, and ambient music. At its core, Sonara offers a rich tapestry of vocal elements, meticulously performed by three distinct vocalists: Kristin, Carla, and Ally. Each singer brings their unique timbre and expressive quality to the recorded material, ensuring a diverse and adaptable sonic palette. The library is not simply a collection of raw vocal samples; it provides a comprehensive toolkit of rhythmic pedals, melodic motifs, dynamic textures, and expressive improv phrases, all designed to be instantly inspiring and highly manipulable within Heavyocity's powerful Gravity 2 engine. This blend of organic vocal performances and advanced sound design capabilities allows composers and producers to create everything from subtle, ethereal vocal layers to driving, rhythmic elements and evolving, cinematic soundscapes. Features: Diverse Vocal Collection: Features over 2,060 unique vocal sources across three distinct female vocalists (Kristin, Carla, Ally), providing a broad range of tonal characteristics. Rhythmic Pedals: Includes 576 multi-sampled and tempo-synced rhythmic pedals, offering foundational rhythmic performances in straight and triplet feels, with solo, soft, backing, and soft backing styles for layering. Melodic Motifs: Offers 1,152 unique musical phrases across 24 motifs in 8 keys (both major and minor), providing ready-to-use melodic content. Dynamic Textures: Features 48 multi-sampled dynamic textures, including "Dancers," "Moving Vowels," "Sustains," and "Group Textures," for crafting lush pads and evolving soundscapes. Expressive Improvisations: Contains 288 improvisations in 4 different keys (major and minor) for adding organic, spontaneous vocal nuances. Gravity 2 Engine Integration: Housed within Heavyocity's powerful Gravity 2 engine, providing advanced control and flexibility for sound manipulation, including a convenient width knob, source swapping across channels, and a comprehensive effects section. Three-Channel Layering: Allows for rich, full-bodied vocal stacks by utilizing three channels to layer solo performances with background sources (panned left and right), including softer versions for intimate moments. Intuitive Browser: An intuitive browser allows for easy curation and loading of phrase-based sources across three banks. Tuning Keys: Provides tuning keys to change the root tune of phrases, adapting them to your composition. Macro Control: Features a MACRO knob for dynamic multi-parameter control and sequencing, enabling complex sound transformations. Per-Channel FX: Offers per-channel effects controls for Envelope, Tone, Drive, Motion, and Space. Advanced Mixer: Includes an advanced mixer with "Drift" and "Scatter" controls, plus recordable automation. Performance Controls: Provides performance controls for tempo-sync, start times, and sequencing. Custom Master FX: Features a custom master effects section including Punish, Compression, Reverb, and Delay. Settings Page: A detailed settings page allows for fine-tuning of legato, glide, sustain, and velocity parameters. NKS Ready: Fully compatible with Native Instruments NKS for seamless integration with Komplete Kontrol keyboards and Maschine. Compatibility: Requires Native Instruments Kontakt Full or Kontakt Player 7 or higher. Download Size: Over 8 GB of vocal content. https://youtu.be/uhnhCST7CXg?si=TsQKuvRqcoFA7AaU Read More

Universal Audio’s Apollo E Series now shipping The new arrivals to UA's Apollo range allow engineers to seamlessly integrate Unison preamp emulation, personal monitoring and UAD plug-in processing into live sound, broadcast and networked studio environments.