Toontrack releases Post-Rock EZX
Hot newsToontrack has released Post-Rock, a new EZX expansion recorded at Sundlaugin Studios (Reykjavik, Iceland).
XLN Audio pulls the (Addictive) Trigger
Hot newsXLN Audio introduces Addictive Trigger, a new drum replacement tool.
Modartt releases Hohner Pianet N for Pianoteq
Hot newsModartt adds a Pianet N model to its Hohner Collection for Pianoteq.
A review of the U-He Hive virtual synth
Written testHive, the latest instrument from u-he, does not claim the precision of Diva the richness of Zebra 2, or the modularity of Bazille or Ace. No. Hive looks and feels simple, is easy to use, and provides…
Friday’s Freeware: WebSynths
Hot newsFreewareIf you’re still enjoying the beach, you can lay down on the sand and get prepared for the return to the studio with WebSynths.
DiscoDSP Bliss in public beta
Hot newsGeorge Reales has released the first public beta of Bliss, his new software sampler equipped with modulation, morphing, effects and more.
Classic synth emulations that won't cost you a dime
LearningYou often hear that a $1,000 laptop today has the power of a billion dollars worth of computer equipment from 50 years ago. Likewise, the equivalent of thousands of dollars of vintage synthesizer gea…
A review of East West ProDrummer
Written testThe drum instrument market is a crowded one, and already full of excellent choices. East West, a company renowned for its high-quality instruments and sound libraries, has just thrown its hat in the …
A new brass collection at Native Instruments
Hot newsNative Instruments collaborated with Soundiron to design un dual brass sample library that can be purchased separately or bundled.
Friday’s Freeware: Helm
Hot newsFreewareThis week’s freeware comes from Matthew Tytel, a young Californian developer who has released beta version of a virtual modular synthesizer.
[NAMM] The Roland System-1 in v1.2 and plug-in
Hot newsRoland has released, just before Summer NAMM, v1.2 update for its Aira System-1/m synthesizers and launches the plug-in version of the System-1.
Togu Audio Line unveils the TAL-Sampler
Hot newsTogu Audio Line introduces a new virtual synth and sample player, along with the reverb section of the instrument in a separate plug-in.
Softube releases Heartbeat drum synth
Hot newsHeartbeat, the virtual drum synth that Softube had unveiled at Musikmesse, is now available for download.
Xils Lab announces the Syn’X 2 virtual synth
Hot newsXils Lab is now accepting pre-orders for the 2nd version of their Syn’X virtual synth, for which a beta is already available.
A review of the EastWest Composer Cloud subscription service
Written testSubscription-based plans are becoming more common for music software. While presumably a good thing for the developers, they’re not necessarily so great for users, who have to pay over and over for a…