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News: Wrongtools has announced MARXOS, The Marxophone Orchestra.September 8, 2026
Wrongtools has launched MARXOS, The Marxophone Orchestra, a Kontakt sample library based on a collection of vintage Marxophones. The release documents the instrument’s string sounds and mechanical operation, alongside prepared… Read more: News: Wrongtools has announced MARXOS, The Marxophone Orchestra.
News: Moloko Instruments releases FREE Luch Soviet-era metallophone synth plugin.September 5, 2026
Moloko Instruments has released Luch, a virtual instrument based on a Soviet-era children’s metallophone recorded through period-appropriate microphones and hardware. The instrument combines detailed acoustic sampling with synthesizer textures and… Read more: News: Moloko Instruments releases FREE Luch Soviet-era metallophone synth plugin.
News: Tunii launches browser-based tools for vocal isolation, audio separation, and audio extraction.September 1, 2026
Tunii has launched a browser-based collection of audio tools for vocal isolation, audio separation, instrumental creation, and audio extraction. Developed by Tunii, the platform is designed to process uploaded audio… Read more: News: Tunii launches browser-based tools for vocal isolation, audio separation, and audio extraction.
News: UVI release Thorus XT extended chorus designer plugin.September 1, 2026
UVI has launched Thorus XT, a chorus design plugin with digital and analog-style processing engines. The plugin expands on the company’s Thorus chorus concept with a morphable eight-voice architecture and… Read more: News: UVI release Thorus XT extended chorus designer plugin.
News: APU Software releases Harmonic DJ, a standalone harmonic transition and tracklist planning application.September 1, 2026
APU Software has launched APU Harmonic DJ, a standalone application for planning harmonic transitions and tracklists from a local music library. Available in version 1.0.3, the application runs on macOS,… Read more: News: APU Software releases Harmonic DJ, a standalone harmonic transition and tracklist planning application.
News: AudioThing unveils new Orbita Euclidean drum machine plugin.September 1, 2026
AudioThing has launched Orbita, a Euclidean Rhythm Drum Machine plugin built around an eight-track circular sequencer. The plugin is designed to create evolving rhythmic patterns by distributing triggers across independent… Read more: News: AudioThing unveils new Orbita Euclidean drum machine plugin.
News: Sound Overflow releases eleven Windows plugins (VST3), two of them free.September 1, 2026
Sound Overflow has launched a collection of eleven audio plugins for Windows, available in VST3 format with a standalone application installed alongside each plugin. Created by a single producer, the… Read more: News: Sound Overflow releases eleven Windows plugins (VST3), two of them free.
News: BITLANTIS releases block-based MIDI step sequencer plugin KVEIK.September 1, 2026
BITLANTIS has launched KVEIK, a block-based MIDI step sequencer plugin for creating and arranging rhythmic patterns within a DAW. The plugin is designed to control software instruments and external MIDI… Read more: News: BITLANTIS releases block-based MIDI step sequencer plugin KVEIK.
News: Mario Nieto World releases MNodes modular node-based codeless development suite and library plugin and standalone.September 1, 2026
Mario Nieto World has launched MNodes, a modular, node-based codeless development environment available as both a plugin and standalone application. MNodes is designed to let users load existing instruments and… Read more: News: Mario Nieto World releases MNodes modular node-based codeless development suite and library plugin and standalone.
News: Genealogy Audio releases STARDUST DREAMS for Soundbox.September 1, 2026
Genealogy Audio has launched STARDUST DREAMS for Soundbox, a four-volume sound collection created by Cinematic Alpha. Originally developed for Genealogy Player, the collection is now available in the Soundbox format… Read more: News: Genealogy Audio releases STARDUST DREAMS for Soundbox.
News: Yurt Rock introduces Pick Pocket beat audio to MIDI conversion plugin.September 1, 2026
Yurt Rock has launched Pick Pocket, a beat audio-to-MIDI conversion plugin designed to extract timing and velocity information from drum grooves. The plugin analyses drum-loop audio and converts detected hits… Read more: News: Yurt Rock introduces Pick Pocket beat audio to MIDI conversion plugin.
News: Reason Studios Launches Reason Free as VST3 AU and AAX Plugin.August 31, 2026
Reason Studios has launched Reason Free, a no-cost version of its Reason Rack software for use as a VST3, AU, or AAX plugin. The plugin brings 15 Reason instruments, effects,… Read more: News: Reason Studios Launches Reason Free as VST3 AU and AAX Plugin.
News: Audio plugin Guy launches free web-based Euclidean Rhythm Generator v3.August 31, 2026
Audio Plugin Guy has launched Euclidean Rhythm Generator v3, a free browser-based rhythm composition tool built around the Bjorklund algorithm. The web application creates evenly distributed rhythmic hits across user-defined… Read more: News: Audio plugin Guy launches free web-based Euclidean Rhythm Generator v3.
News: Parish Audio releases Aethon, a Granular Transformation Engine Plugin.August 31, 2026
Parish Audio has launched Aethon, a granular transformation engine plugin for reshaping incoming audio in real time. Designed for use with synthesizers, vocals, guitars, drums, and other material, Aethon divides… Read more: News: Parish Audio releases Aethon, a Granular Transformation Engine Plugin.
News: Kreativ Sound releases free Preset Mutator browser tool for Vital.August 27, 2026
Kreativ Sound has launched Preset Mutator, a free browser-based tool designed to create playable preset starting points for the Vital synthesizer. The tool supports generating new ideas from scratch, interpreting… Read more: News: Kreativ Sound releases free Preset Mutator browser tool for Vital.
News: Osterhouse Sounds introduces new Note Sampler MIDI recording and playback plugin.August 27, 2026
Osterhouse Sounds has introduced Note Sampler, a MIDI recording and playback plugin for VST and AU hosts. The plugin is designed to record short MIDI performances and assign them to… Read more: News: Osterhouse Sounds introduces new Note Sampler MIDI recording and playback plugin.
News: Hexant DSP releases Torsion, a new multi-band hybrid pitch and frequency shifter plugin.August 27, 2026
Hexant DSP has launched Torsion, a multi-band hybrid pitch and frequency shifter for macOS and Windows. Available in VST3 and AU formats, the plugin combines semitone-based pitch shifting and Hertz-based… Read more: News: Hexant DSP releases Torsion, a new multi-band hybrid pitch and frequency shifter plugin.
News: ShamROCK Audio releases FITZ PHONE, a free telephone/megaphone/AM-radio character plugin for macOS.August 27, 2026
ShamROCK Audio has launched FITZ PHONE, a character effect plugin for macOS. The plugin is designed to apply telephone, megaphone, and AM-radio-style band-limiting and distortion treatments to audio sources. FITZ… Read more: News: ShamROCK Audio releases FITZ PHONE, a free telephone/megaphone/AM-radio character plugin for macOS.
News: Scrap Brain Audio releases Whorl microslice-sequencer plugin.August 27, 2026
Scrap Brain Audio has launched Whorl, a microslice sequencer plugin designed to create rhythmic patterns from loaded sound files. The plugin analyses audio material and organises it into categories intended… Read more: News: Scrap Brain Audio releases Whorl microslice-sequencer plugin.
News: Dreamtonics unveils Instrument X,Neural Acoustics Platform.August 26, 2026
Dreamtonics has launched Instrument X, a neural acoustics platform for creating orchestral instrument performances from notation and MIDI-style input. The new standalone application and DAW plugin is designed to sit… Read more: News: Dreamtonics unveils Instrument X,Neural Acoustics Platform.
News: FeelYourSound releases Modern Strings MIDI generator expansion for SongEngine.August 26, 2026
FeelYourSound has launched Modern Strings, an expansion pack for its SongEngine MIDI generator plug-in. The expansion adds 101 presets designed to create string-based MIDI parts from user-supplied chord progressions. SongEngine… Read more: News: FeelYourSound releases Modern Strings MIDI generator expansion for SongEngine.
News: prod. Shane releases four free one-knob effect plugins: Shane Is Dead, Shane Is In Love, Shane Is Sad and Shane Is Sleepy.August 25, 2026
prod. Shane, a K-pop producer based in Korea, has released four free one-knob effect plugins in the Shane Is series: Shane Is Dead, Shane Is In Love, Shane Is Sad,… Read more: News: prod. Shane releases four free one-knob effect plugins: Shane Is Dead, Shane Is In Love, Shane Is Sad and Shane Is Sleepy.
News: Song Cage releases Song Cage Plugin, an AU and VST3 songwriting tool for lyrics, chords and melody.August 25, 2026
Song Cage has launched Song Cage Plugin, a songwriting tool for AU and VST3 hosts developed by Song Cage, a product of Digital Candy LLC. The plugin places lyrics, chords,… Read more: News: Song Cage releases Song Cage Plugin, an AU and VST3 songwriting tool for lyrics, chords and melody.
News: Monarch Labs releases Dynik, a broadcast AGC plugin for speech and VO.August 25, 2026
Monarch Labs Collective has launched Dynik, a broadcast automatic gain control plugin designed for speech-based audio. The plugin is intended for voiceover, podcast, and dialogue workflows where consistent signal levels… Read more: News: Monarch Labs releases Dynik, a broadcast AGC plugin for speech and VO.
News: reitzwerk releases CreakBox V2 – a modern acid bass and drum instrument.August 25, 2026
reitzwerk has launched CreakBox V2, a 64-bit VST3 instrument for Windows. Developed by Frank Reitz under the reitzwerk name, the instrument combines acid-oriented bass synthesis, drum programming, sequencing, distortion and… Read more: News: reitzwerk releases CreakBox V2 – a modern acid bass and drum instrument.
News: SampleRoll releases shft. – rhythmic multi-effect for transforming loops and sounds.August 25, 2026
SampleRoll has launched shft., a rhythmic multi-effect plugin for macOS designed to transform loops, drums, melodies and other incoming audio. The plugin combines a step sequencer, multiband processing and a… Read more: News: SampleRoll releases shft. – rhythmic multi-effect for transforming loops and sounds.
News: orph releases MONOCHORD, a chord instrument and harmony workstation.August 25, 2026
orph has launched MONOCHORD, a chord instrument and harmony workstation for macOS and Windows. The software combines an internal sound library with chord voicings, performance controls and MIDI features intended… Read more: News: orph releases MONOCHORD, a chord instrument and harmony workstation.
News: FeelYourSound releases “Modern Strings” MIDI generator expansion for SongEngine.August 25, 2026
FeelYourSound has launched Modern Strings, a new MIDI generator expansion for its SongEngine plug-in. The expansion adds 101 presets designed to create string-based MIDI parts from user-supplied chord progressions. SongEngine… Read more: News: FeelYourSound releases “Modern Strings” MIDI generator expansion for SongEngine.
News: Codwaves releases BassXtend, a new plugin for improved bass translation on smaller speakersAugust 25, 2026
Codwaves has launched BassXtend, a psychoacoustic bass enhancement plugin designed to help low-frequency material remain perceptible on smaller playback systems. The plugin generates controlled harmonic content above the original bass… Read more: News: Codwaves releases BassXtend, a new plugin for improved bass translation on smaller speakers
News: prod. Shane releases Shane Is Angry, a free diode-clipper distortion plugin for macOS and Windows.August 25, 2026
prod. Shane has launched Shane Is Angry, a free diode-clipper distortion plugin for macOS and Windows. Developed by the South Korea-based music producer, whose work is mainly in K-pop, the… Read more: News: prod. Shane releases Shane Is Angry, a free diode-clipper distortion plugin for macOS and Windows.