IK Multimedia launch Tonex 2.0 beta Available now to all current users, the Tonex 2.0 beta introduces deeper ToneNET integration, an expanded library of up to 220 new Premium V2 Tone Models and a completely redesigned interface that makes it easier than ever to find, edit and organise sounds. 

THEATRE BLACMAGIC Reverb MachineDive deep into the dark arts of sound design with our new multi-engine reverb machine, BLACMAGIC. With a single, optimized interface across 7 unique reverb engines, BLACMAGIC is the perfect tool for conjuring dark, otherworldly sounds quickly. Read More

Sound Radix releases Radical1 Solo, a FREE additive synth plugin
Sound Radix has released Radical1 Solo, a free monophonic additive synth plugin for macOS and Windows. I have not heard much from Sound Radix about new products in a while, but that is on me, since the company introduced Radical1, its first instrument plugin, in late 2025. The original Radical1 entered early access on macOS [...]
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GANUE Audio releases Rivet, a FREE FET compressor plugin
GANUE Audio has released Rivet, a free FET compressor plugin for Windows and macOS. Rivet is an input-driven compressor, so there is no threshold control. You drive the signal into the compressor with Input and compensate with Output, and the compression becomes stronger as the input level rises. Honestly, I don’t really need any more [...]
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GC Audio’s new Producer Channel Designed for both studio and live duties, the Producer Channel pairs an all-analogue channel strip with digital control, and offers remote control and recall via a plug-in.

Synchron Solo Violin 2 & Viola (sordino) join VSL line-up VSL's latest offerings capture performances by Vienna Synchron Orchestra concertmaster Damir Oraščanin and solo violist Anna Firsanova, and blend seamlessly with the existing Synchron Solo line-up. 

IK Multimedia gives away Pianoverse Black Pearl B200 with newsletter signup
IK Multimedia is offering Pianoverse Black Pearl B200 as a free download for users who subscribe to the IK newsletter. The offer runs through September 1st, 2026. IK says you get Black Pearl immediately after subscribing, but you need to stay subscribed to the newsletter for 90 days to keep it forever. Black Pearl B200 [...]
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Hallowed Bells from ebbandflow The latest offering from ebbandflow captures a celesta, or celeste, played in a lush-sounding scoring hall, and includes a selection of sound-design tools that have been created with modern productions in mind. 

fedDSP releases RAIJU saturator plugin, FREE until August 20th
fedDSP has released RAIJU, a zero-latency saturator plugin for macOS and Windows, and you can get it for free until August 20th, 2026. RAIJU normally costs £30, but the developer is offering it for free as an introductory deal until August 20th at 9 PM UK time. After that, it moves to its regular price. [...]
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W. A. Production Make Me Scream 2Two-Stage Saturation In a music production world with endless options for distortion and saturation, where do you turn when you want an effect that really slams? The answer is the newly evolved Make Me Scream 2. At its core, Make Me Scream 2 relies on a powerful 2-stage approach: an adjustable tube preamp feeds directly into a smart, transient-following distortion module. This gives the main saturation stage a rich, overdriven signal to latch onto, yielding a far more dramatic and responsive result than standard single-stage plugins. With this latest update, that core engine is more versatile than ever, now featuring 6 distinct distortion types and 6 complementary timbre modes. But we didn't just expand the sound set - the entire user experience has been upgraded. The plugin now features a fully resizable user interface that adapts perfectly to modern high-resolution screens. Behind the scenes, we've optimized the engine for greater CPU efficiency and rock-solid session stability. Paired with an expanded library of presets, perfect for vocals, drums, bass, and full mixes, Make Me Scream 2 offers everything you need to take your music into overdrive. NEW - 6 Distortion Types With a range of different distortion types, Make Me Scream can handle tasks from subtle saturation and excitement to batter-the-door-down distortion. The 6 types each produce a different character and it's easy to see which mode you're currently using with the handy interface graphics. NEW - 6 Timbre Modes Depending on which distortion type and mode you use, you'll hear the audio mangled in different ways. The 6 mode buttons allow access to different styles of processing, with each effecting the signal frequencies in their own way. 4 modes have been retained from the previous version; Fuzz, Wall, Cliff and Make Me Scream (of course). New modes Vintage Scream and Make Me Scream 2 bring alternative character to the sound, with analog warmth and musical overdrive. Preamp Tube & Boost Prior to the signal entering the distortion module, you can add analog tube saturation with the Preamp Tube slider. Then feed the signal level into the distortion unit as carefully or as recklessly as you like by using the Boost dial. This increases the gain on the incoming signal by up to +40db. Filtering, Emphasis & Envelope Follower The smart filter controls allow you to shape your distortion far more musically than more vanilla distortion plugins. Set the filter to High, Low or Band pass modes and then set the Filter Cutoff to your taste. For example, you might only want to emphasise the highest frequencies on a whole track, or maybe just the lowest frequencies for a snarling bass line. The Emphasis dial sets the level of frequency boost, for a more pronounced effect around the cutoff frequency that you've chosen. The Envelope Follower dial makes the plugin react to the transients of the signal, creating a rhythmic and musical auto-wah feel. Oversampling, Output & Ratio Set the amount of internal oversampling from the default x1 up to x16, allowing users with enough CPU power to limit the unwanted non harmonic artefacts in the processed audio. Use the Output slider to compensate for any gain boost or reduction caused by the distortion unit, allowing for very accurate comparisons when A/Bing. Use the Dry / Wet ratio control to dial in as much (or as little) of the distortion as you need. Use a conservative ratio for subtle top-end sparkle or push the dial further to bust your bass bins. Visual Feedback The live visual meter to the top right of the interface shows exactly what's happening to the signal as it's being processed in real time. This allows for accurate monitoring each time you decide to make a change to the parameters. The boundary lines at the top and bottom of the meter show when you're pushing the output signal beyond 0db, so it's easy to tell the difference between the characterful distortion of the plugin and the digital peaking being driven beyond its limit. Presets Make Me Scream includes 20 brand new presets, whilst also retaining the 30+ presets of the previous version. It's easy to find the perfect starting point for your own journey into distortion and saturation. Tailored to specific instruments, genres and effects, these factory options can be used on many types of audio. The presets include everything from subtle saturation to completely strangled and squashed processing. W. A. Production are real-life producers making creative plugins to help you achieve studio quality processing quickly and easily. Enjoy. Features: 2-stage Screaming Distortion & Saturation. NEW: 6 Distortion types & 6 Timbre modes. NEW: Resizeable user interface. NEW: Improved stability and performance. Additional tube preamp module. Musical-sounding transient follower. Frequency filtering. Visual feedback. Responsive & CPU friendly. Factory presets. Full PDF Manual & Tutorial video. Video preview: https://youtu.be/LkeMA3SkW-0 Read More

Zrythm FREE and open-source DAW v2 Alpha is available for testing
You can now access and test the Alpha version of Zrythm v2, a free and open-source DAW. When it comes to digital audio workstations, especially free options, there have been plenty of changes in recent years. We’ve seen old favourites discontinued, rebranded, and, in some cases, limited features and a push towards subscription models. We’ve [...]
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PSP Audioware launches BBDelay vintage BBD ambience processor
PSP Audioware has released PSP BBDelay, a new analog-inspired delay and ambience processor for macOS and Windows. Following last month’s PSP Levelizer release, PSP Audioware describes BBDelay as one of its most ambitious effects projects in recent years. It is inspired by the Dynacord VRS 23, a classic 1980s BBD delay and ambience processor known [...]
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Lewitt update Space Replicator plug-in The latest version of Space Replicator introduces a new standalone version as well as offering some technical improvements and new features.

Vienna Symphonic Library (VSL) Synchron Solo Violin 2 (sordino)Synchron Solo Violin 2 (sordino) by Vienna Symphonic Library was recorded in Stage A at Vienna Synchron Stage, it features Vienna Synchron Orchestra concertmaster Damir Oraščanin performing on a muted violin to complete a full con sordino string quartet setup. Key Features Authentic Con Sordino Performance: Every articulation recorded with a physical mute applied for a warm, intimate, and refined tone. Distinct Solo Voice: Performed by concertmaster Damir Oraščanin on a distinct instrument, providing proper acoustic contrast when layered with Synchron Solo Violin 1. Comprehensive Articulation Set: Short Notes: Spiccatos, staccatos, détachés, and ricochet. Legato & Longs: Normal, agile, slurred, portamento, and zigane legatos, along with varied release samples and slides. Expressive Techniques: Sforzatos, tremolos, trills, artificial and natural harmonics, and pizzicatos. Synchron Player Integration: Powered by the dedicated Vienna Synchron Player, featuring an advanced Crossfade Editor for seamless morphing between articulations and dynamic layers. Pristine Stage A Acoustics: Captured with multiple microphone positions to integrate into orchestrations or stand out as a lead soloist. Read More

KRK introduce the V Series Five KRK’s flagship studio monitor range now includes KRK Mesh, a technology that offers wireless control of the system via the KRK Control App.