Native Instruments Maschine 3.4 arrives The latest update for Native Instruments’ all-in-one production platform has arrived, delivering an array of new features that focus on its modulation capabilities.

Bunker Samples Iremia Swells CollectionNow available as a stand-alone library, this collection includes all solo string swells originally released as part of the Iremia series. Each swell is a mini performance that begins from nothing, crescendoes to a medium intensity peak over a set length, before fading back to nothing over the same length. They are great at chordal playing and designed to add emotion and humanity to your music. The collection contains: Solo violin, viola and cello. 3 types of swells: normale, con sordino and con sordino tremolo 4 lengths for each swell: 4, 3, 2 and 1 second. Time Machine Pro patches that lets the user change the length of any swell. 5 microphone positions, including the Iremia signature inside and super close perspectives. Owners of the swells collection have an upgrade path to the full version of any Iremia title (which includes the swells but also sustains, textures and crossfade patches), so you will not be paying for the same samples twice. The Iremia Swells Collection require the full version of Native Instruments Kontakt 6.7.1 or later. Read More

Rhodes V-Pan Vibrato Stereo Panning Plugin is Available for FREE Download
You can currently nab Rhodes’ V-Pan Vari-Pan effect plugin (normally $39.95) for free download by signing up for the Rhodes newsletter.  The plugin replicates the Vari-Pan vibrato stereo panning circuit of Rhodes’ flagship MK8 e-piano. The V-Pan is suitable for adding swirling, ethereal textures to various sources, with Rhodes suggesting pairing it with synth, keyboard, [...]
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Heritage Audio release HA-81A EQ plug-in Heritage Audio's latest software release sees the HA-81A EQ become the latest of their units to be treated to a virtual counterpart. 

Full FX Media DiffusiaDiffusia is an immersive drone synthesizer VST plugin. Designed for artists and sound designers seeking deep, evolving textures, Diffusia generates rich tonal layers and atmospheric soundscapes with effortless control. Features include: 6-voice polyphonic engine. Multiple waveform selection for shaping unique timbres. Amp envelope for expressive dynamics. Unison mode for thick, wide sound design. Resonant filter for sculpting and shaping your tone. Warm chorus for added depth and width. Built-in effects like tremolo, chorus and reverb. Read More

Song Athletics & BORO launch Alchemia Described as a “study in sonic transmutation”, Alchemia blends a range of string, wind and vocal sounds with samples of modular synths and “esoteric sound objects”.

Slower Fragment by e-instruments The latest addition to e-instruments' Fragments series introduces a free virtual instrument that delivers the “evocative warmth and warped textures of half-speed tape recordings”.

Spitfire Audio: Château Piano Roundtable Video Shortly after the release of their Château Piano library, Spitfire Audio returned to the Château d'Hérouville to capture a selection of performances and hold a round-table discussion comparing the the legendary Steinway Model B with its new virtual counterpart.

Get NI Massive or Excite Audio Bloom Vocal Edit Lite FREE with any Purchase
For the next week, you can score Native Instruments’ Massive ($99) or Excite Audio’s Bloom Vocal Edit Lite ($29) free with any purchase at Plugin Boutique. The deal expires on November 7, 2025, and the purchase needs to be a paid product to qualify. Plugin Boutique will be changing its giveaways each week in November, [...]
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DamyFx Mr Tank PreampMr. Tank Preamp is a VST3 plugin designed to infuse your tracks with the warmth and sonic fullness typical of a high-end tube preamplifier. Ideal for the mastering stage, this processor is the ultimate tool for adding power, cohesion, and rich harmonic coloration to your mixes. Controls: Volume: Adjusts the input signal level into the preamplifier circuit. Increasing the volume pushes the "tube" to work harder, generating more saturation. Dirty: This control is the heart of the preamp's "dirty" and aggressive character. It allows you to dial in the amount of tube saturation and distortion, ranging from a subtle warmth to a more decisive and gritty crunch, adding body and presence to the signal. 3-Band EQ (Treble, Middle, Bass): A musical three-band equalizer to shape the tone of the preamplifier. Treble: Boosts or cuts the high frequencies to add "air" and brilliance or to tame any harshness. Middle: Controls the mid-range frequencies, crucial for the presence of vocals and lead instruments. Bass: Manages the low frequencies, ideal for adding "weight" and "depth" to the mix or for controlling excess. Master: An output volume control to compensate for the introduced gain increase and ensure perfect gain staging in the mastering chain. Read More

Free PSP Spector plug-in from PSPaudioware PSPaudioware are getting into the spirit of Halloween with the launch of PSP Spector, a precise 31-band spectrum analyser plug-in that is being made available as a free download.

Sonarworks & SOS AI Survey Sonarworks and Sound On Sound are inviting producers, engineers, sound designers and creators worldwide to take a short 5–8 minute survey on how AI is changing music. 

Crush Audio releases Crush Percussion and the FREE Crush FX plugin
Crush Audio has released two brand-new products for macOS and Windows, including a free multi-FX plugin – Crush Percussion and Crush FX. Before I get to the freebie, here’s a quick rundown of the premium release, Crush Percussion. Crush Percussion is a collection of over 100 percussion instruments with default grooves and a powerful FX [...]
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VEMIA hold 61st gear auction VEMIA will be holding their 61st gear auction between 1 and 8 November 2025, with any remaining gear being offered again at a 10% discount (or more) as part of their Second Chance Sunday event on 9 November.

The Very Loud Indeed Co. SHIFT II: Hybrid Scoring TransitionsIMPORTANT: This product requires the full version of Kontakt 6.8 or higher. It will not work with Kontakt Player.. SHIFT II is the sequel to our acclaimed transitions library for Kontakt, SHIFT. Like its predecessor, it allows you to bridge different sections of a music piece seamlessly and it covers multiple genres, from tense drama to frenetic action to bone-chilling horror. It contains 320 tempo-synced transitions, all of which have been designed to be stackable and played in any key. All the transitions in SHIFT II are automatically synced to the tempo of your DAW, and every one of them can be played across a range of one and a half octaves. Features • 320 sound files at 24-bit / 48 kHz resolution in a compact ~2 GB footprint • Highly dynamic tempo-synced and pitched transitions • All sounds can be accessed with a 61-key (or larger) MIDI controller without touching the GUI or shifting octaves • Clean and intuitive GUI • All WAV files are included, so you can use them in your DAW or other samplers. REQUIREMENTS • Full version of Native Instruments' Kontakt 6.8 or higher (SHIFT II won't work with Kontakt Player) • MacOS 10.13 or higher, i5 CPU • Windows 7 or higher, i5 or equivalent CPU • Graphics hardware support for OpenGL 2.1 or higher • 6 GB RAM • 2 GB of free hard drive space. Read More