UVI has announced the release of 4 free presets from their latest library Digital Synsations. Digital Synsations includes over 500 presets expertly programmed on a fully restored Yamaha SY77, Korg M1, Roland D50 and Ensoniq VFX‚ used by many of the greats including Depeche Mode, The Cure, Pet Shop Boys, Vangelis, Brian Eno, Toto, 808 [...]
Sonic Charge updates Microtonic to v3.1
Sonic Charge has released version 3.1 of its Microtonic drum and percussion synthesizer combined with a pattern based drum-machine engine. It is a free upgrade (as usual) and to many people the most interesting news is probably 64-bit compatibility. It also features new MIDI controlling possibilities (including pattern edits via MIDI CC) and a beautiful [...]
Big Tick Audio updates Rhino to v2.12
Big Tick Audio has released version 2.12 of Rhino, a hybrid FM synthesizer for Windows and Mac. Our virtual synthesizer is used by thousands of professional musicians all over the world. Download the free trial and find out why. Changes in Rhino v2.12 64-bit AU and VST. Standalone mode on Mac & PC. Undo / [...]
Arturia updates Oberheim SEM V & Wurlitzer-V plugins
Arturia has updated the Oberheim SEM V to version 1.1.6 and Wurlitzer-V virtual electric piano to version 1.0.5. These free updates bring performance, stability, and MIDI improvements to two of Arturia’s most popular Analog Classics, the Oberheim SEM V and Wurlitzer-V, respectively released to critical acclaim in 2011 and 2012. The best just got a [...]
New Sonic Arts updates Nuance sample player to v1.1
New Sonic Arts has released version 1.1 of its Nuance sample-player instrument plugin for Windows and Mac. Nuance’s streamlined and intuitive approach will boost your productivity, while the limitless modulation possibilities will inspire you to create new sounds – fast. The 1.1 update extends the FX section with 4 x FX slots and a choice [...]
AIR Music Technology releases Vacuum Pro & Loom
AIR Music Technology has announced the release of its Vacuum Pro polyphonic analog tube synthesizer and Loom modular additive synthesizer instruments for Windows and Mac. Vacuum Pro goes beyond providing superior analog sound to recreate the vintage synthesizer experience. Vacuum Pro is a polyphonic analog tube synthesizer that travels light-years beyond the original monophonic Vacuum, [...]
One Small Clue updates Poise percussion sampler to v1.1.50.43
One Small Clue has updated the Poise percussion sampler for Windows to version 1.1.50.43. Poise makes working with drum samples quick and effortless, allowing you to focus on creating music. Poise features 16 drum pads, which can each use 8 samples. Sample layers have parameters for pitch, volume and balance, as well as amplitude and [...]
Reveal-Sound releases Spire synthesizer plugin
Reveal-Sound has announced the release of Spire, a virtual synthesizer instrument for Windows and Mac. The Spire synthesizer plug-in by Reveal-Sound. Spire is a software polyphonic synthesizer that combines powerful sound engine modulation and flexible architecture, a graphical interface provides unparalleled usability. Spire is the embodiment of the best opportunities, both software and hardware synthesizers. [...]
Arto Varaala updated Kirnu Cream to v1.0.2
Arto Varaala has updated the Kirnu Cream MIDI performer plug-in to v1.0.2. Kirnu Cream is a very powerful MIDI performer VST/AU plugin for Windows and Mac. It works on both 32 and 64 bit systems. Cream is intended to be used in both live and offline DAW usage. Changes in Kirnu Cream v1.0.2 Track key [...]
ToneBytes releases Harmonaut synth plugin
ToneBytes has announced the release of Harmonaut, a free/ad-supported synthesizer instrument for Windows. Harmonaut – is a simple VST instrument that implements an additive synthesis with four waveform types and 32 harmonics that can be simple drawn with the mouse. In the same way can be adjusted the attack, decay, sustain and release for each [...]
Martinic updates Combo Model V & F free organ instruments
Martinic has updated its Combo Model V and Combo Model F organ combo plug-ins to version 1.3.0 and 1.2.0 respectively. Changes in Combo Model V/F Added reverb. Added guitar cabinet simulation. Added extend vibrato speed range switch. Added prompt for file when loading/saving MIDI map. Added load default tuning. Added mouse wheel support to on/off [...]
XILS-lab intros XILS V+ synthsizer/vocoder plugin
XILS-lab has announced XILS V+, an instrument plug-in that combines a Vintage 10 band Vocoder, Supreme Top Octave Divider based Strings and Human Voices, or any sophisticated layering of these three elements. From a very long time, this wonderful and versatile machine was used by a lot of well know artists and musicians, from a [...]
Ample Sound releases Ample Guitar M Lite
Ample Sound has announced the releases of the Ample Guitar M Lite, a free virtual guitar instrument. Amplesound.net releases “Ample Guitar M LITE” Acoustic Guitar Instrument for Win & Mac VST, AU & RTAS Bring Martin D-41 Guitar sound to your studio Ample Guitar M Lite features Size: 682 MB. Samples: 668 samples Sample Rate: [...]
Sugar Bytes plugins 50% off at Plugin Boutique
Plugin Boutique has announced a limited time sale, offering all Sugar Bytes plug-ins are a 50% discount. Sugar Bytes debuted back in 2003 with their revolutionary artillery effect keyboard. Since then they’ve grown their reputation for creating software which always goes the extra mile to fulfil the needs of today’s musician. With Effectrix, Turnado and [...]
Cescato Musiktechnologie updates Trans Computer Maschine to v1.30
Cescato Musiktechnologie has released version 1.30 of the free Trans Computer Maschine synthesizer plug-in for Windows. Trans Computer Maschine is a Semi-modular Vintage Lead Synthesizer + Pattern Sequencer modeled after two legendary mono synths and a custom analog sequencer from Germany. Changes in TCM v1.30 Added ‘Envelopes’ gate input indicators. Added ‘Filter Cutoff Link’ switch [...]
Cableguys updates Curve synthesizer plugin to v2.1
Cableguys has updated the Curve virtual synthesizer instrument for Windows and Mac to version 2.1. Curve 2.1 brings an important bug fix for Curve’s aliasing mode plus some minor other fixes. Also, we’ve improved the syncing of Curve’s presets with the online preset library—the major change, besides a speedup, is that with Curve 2.1 also [...]
Rob Papen updates Predator synth plug-in to version 1.6.3d
Rob Papen has released version 1.6.3d of its Predator virtual synthesizer instrument for Windows and Mac. Predator is a “phat sounding” killer synthesizer that combines inspiring presets and first-class features to make this your ‘go-to’ synth for contemporary music production. The user interface has been designed so that almost all controls are visible on screen, [...]
Free Xils 3 BE plugin at Beat Magazine
Beat Magazine has announced that it is offering the Xils 3 BE virtual modular synthesizer to its Facebook fans. Heart of this modular monster for VST and AU interface spot is undoubtedly the Steckleld matrix with one-click modulations and routing realized. Like us on Facebook and get this modular synth free download for VST and [...]
H.G. Fortune NFG: Alphatron Pro & Atonoise 2 Pro FX now free
H.G. Fortune has announced the release of two new Nearly Forgotten Gems, the Alphatron Pro synthesizer instrument and the Atonoise 2 Pro FX plugin. As every year: HGF Special May 6th News Two Pro items added to the Free NFG + new Backlist with new bundle! NFG = Neraly Forgotten Gems The Alphatron Pro virtual [...]
Rob Papen updates Predator RE to v1.0.7
Rob Papen has updated the Predator Rack Extension software synthesizer for Propellerhead Reason to version 1.0.7. Predator-RE is a killer synthesizer that combines inspiring preset’s and first-class features to make this your ‘go-to’ synthesizer for contemporary music production. The user interface has been designed so that all controls are visible on screen, making it fun [...]
u-he announces Satin, Bazille and future Diva modules
u-he has announced some more details on its upcoming releases, recently introduced at the Musikmesse 2013. We had a great time at the Musikmesse in Frankfurt in April. Check out the photo album we posted on our website: http://www.u-he.com/cms/129-musikmesse-2013 Apart from all those updates we also presented a couple of new products and the new [...]
New Sonic Arts launches Buy One, Get One Free for Granite & Nuance
New Sonic Arts has announced a Buy One, Get One Free promotion, offering the bundle of Granite granular texture generator and Nuance sample-player at a discounted price. Throughout May, get Granite and Nuance together at an extra special price New Sonic Arts bundle Granite’s unique sound engine melds a state-of-the-art granular processor, an innovative modulation [...]
Synthblitz Audio updates Deep One synth plugin to v1.04
Synthblitz Audio has updated the Deep One synthesizer instrument plug-in to version 1.04. This new version adds a control knob for unison voices and a control knob for FM that affects simultaneously on all operators, this is located on the main panel for comfortable use. Also added is a function in the “LFO 1″ to [...]
u-he announces Spring 2013 updates
u-he has announced the release of updated versions of all its instrument and effect plug-ins for Windows and Mac. Free updates for ACE, Diva, Zebra2, Uhbik, MFM2, Filterscape, Podolski, Triple Cheese and The Dark Zebra have arrived! Changes in u-he Rev 1559 Supported formats now include VST3 (Mac/Win) and 64-bit VST2 (Mac). New installers with [...]
Get free Toontrack EZdrummer Lite & EZmix 2 Lite at Time+Space
Time+Space has announced that Toontrack’s EZdrummer Lite and EZmix 2 Lite are available to download for free for a limited time. This Wednesday sees the return of Toontrack’s annual Songwriter’s Month celebrations and the Swedish developers are kicking things off early by offering you FREE software! From now until 31st May, you can download EZdrummer [...]
AudioGaming releases AudioSteps footstep plugin
AudioGaming has launched AudioSteps, the first audio footstep system available as a plug-in. Based on specific real-time control and ownership of acoustic audio signatures, we produce realistic footstep sounds for most post-production needs. Sound designers get expert control on the audio and save a considerable amount of time. No more need for footstep recordings, all [...]
H.G. Fortune releases Astral Dreamer plugin
H.G. Fortune has announced the release of Astral Dreamer, a synthesizer instrument plug-in for Windows. Astral Dreamer features 3 PCM wave oscillators, each with 128 waves plus additional harmonics shaper. There are dedicated routing options starting right at the oscillators which can be routed to one of the two filters, a flanger, or direct to [...]
Tone2 gives away Firebird+ and BiFilter2 licenses + 2 Rayblaster Bundles
Tone2 has announced it is giving away two Rayblaster Bundles and licenses for its Firebird+ synthesizer and BiFilter2 stereo filter plug-ins this week. Here’s what they want you to do: Download and install the Rayblaster demo, go to the Tone2 Facebook page and Like them. Next, post the names of your 3 favorite Rayblaster patches [...]
Propellerhead Software intros Radical Instruments Bundle
Propellerhead has introduced the Radical Instruments Bundle, a discounted bundle featuring the Radical Piano and Radical Keys Rack Extension instruments. Radical Keys brings you three classic keyboard instruments in a great-sounding package: the Rhodes Mk1, the Wurlitzer and the Pianet-T. Radical Piano comes with three sampled pianos paired with the technology to make an infinite [...]
Propellerhead Software intros Radical Instruments Bundle
Propellerhead has introduced the Radical Instruments Bundle, a discounted bundle featuring the Radical Piano and Radical Keys Rack Extension instruments. Radical Keys brings you three classic keyboard instruments in a great-sounding package: the Rhodes Mk1, the Wurlitzer and the Pianet-T. Radical Piano comes with three sampled pianos paired with the technology to make an infinite [...]
Nassen releases Modulys MIDI plugin
Nassen Software Development has released Modulys, a MIDI plug-in for Windows. Modulys is an experimental Midi-plugin (VST 2.4 32/64) capable of generating up to 16 clips simultaneously. Each clip can be mono- or polyphonic and has 8 musical expression loops, each with their own length and tempo. This paradigm can lead to complex polyrythms turning [...]
Tek’it Audio updates APC punk console plug-in to v1.4
Tek’it Audio has released version 1.4 of the APC punk console synthesizer for Windows. APC is a square wave synthesizer that creates “low-fi” sound, re-creation of a popular DIY circuit the Atari Punk Console. This update come with improved filters, a new user mod, 4 new presets and many other improvements. Changes in APC v1.4 [...]
Kirnu Cream MIDI performer plugin v1.0 released
Kirnu has announced version 1.0 of Cream, a MIDI performer plugin for Windows and Mac. Kirnu Cream is intended to be used in both live and offline DAW usage. With Cream it’s very easy to create catching lead parts, bouncing bass lines, swinging drums and lots of other cool stuff. The only obstacle is your [...]
Aly James Lab releases FMDRIVE synth plugin
Aly James Lab has released FMDRIVE, a virtual synthesizer instrument that emulates the Sega Genesis / Megadrive sound chip. Fact is that the Megadrive had a very characteristic and cool sound, -much- cooler than Nintendo’s 
I grew up playing some great games on the genesis. So, I thought the Genesis/Megadrive also deserves that kind [...]
Cableguys updates Curve synth plugin to v2.0.6
Cableguys has released version 2.0.6 of its Curve software synthesizer instrument for Windows and Mac. Curve 2 is our “superb synth with slick customisable waveforms and a brilliant cloud-based preset library. The addition of multistage envelopes makes a huge difference to the sort of sounds Curve 2 can make, and nudges it into the same [...]
Antto releases Venom VB-303 free bass line synth plugin
Anton Lyubenov Savov aka Antto has released version 1.0 of Venom VB-303, a free synthesizer instrument for Windows. The Venom VB-303 is an approximation of the classic 303 Bass Line synthesizer. I don’t want to delay this any longer. I disabled some functions because they are not vital and were a little broken: .303 file [...]
KV331 Audio updates SynthMaster to v2.6.2
KV331 Audio has updated its SynthMaster software synthesizer instrument for Windows and Mac to version 2.6.2. SynthMaster is an ‘all-around’ semi-modular software synthesizer and effect plug-in that features many different synthesis methods including VA, Additive, Wavetable, Wavescanning, Phase Modulation, Frequency Modulation, Pulse Width Modulation, Ring Modulation, Amplitude Modulation, Physical Modeling and SFZ Sample Playback synthesis. [...]
Get rewarded for your purchases at Minimal System
Minimal System has announced that customers will receive a £2 credit with every purchase made for a limited time. Minimal System believe all customers are valuable and should be rewarded for purchasing from our store. For this reason we introduced our Reward Points system which allows customers to earn points for each product purchased from [...]
AudioThing releases Soundscapes Vol.1 plugin + 2nd Anniversary Sale
AudioThing has released a plugin version of its Soundscapes Vol.1 sound library. Previously released as a sample library for NI Kontakt, Soundscapes Vol 1 is now available in VST/AU plug-in formats. Soundscapes Vol.1 features soundscapes, textures and ambiences divided into two main categories: concrete and gear. The raw concrete samples were recorded in different places [...]
Xenobioz releases Funxion free synth plugin
Xenobioz has released Funxion, a freeware synthesizer instrument for Windows. Funxion VSTI is a Hybrid Synthesizer with user definable functions for waveforms and distortion. Funxion features 3 oscillators with standard VA and custom waveshapes using mathematical functions. Oscillators have FM, Syncing, and different Morph modes. 3 LFOs. 3 ADSRS with Keytracking ADSR time gets faster [...]
Archetype Instruments releases Arc 5 synth plugin
Archetype Instruments has announced the release of the Arc 5 software synthesizer for Windows. Arc 5 has 5 synthesizer under 1 philosophy. Each mode’s signature sounds can be created with 8 controllers. Arc 5 is carefully designed to generate various sound ranges with extremely few controllers. Each controllers affect various parameters related to each other [...]
New Sonic Arts updates Nuance to v1.013
New Sonic Arts has updated its Nuance sample player plug-in for Windows and Mac to version 1.013 Nuance proudly stands out against the crowd of complex and cumbersome samplers. In contrast, Nuance’s streamlined and intuitive approach will boost your productivity, while the limitless modulation possibilities will inspire you to create new sounds – fast. Changes [...]
Ample Sound releases Ample Guitar T
Ample Sound has announced the release of Ample Guitar T, a virtual guitar instrument for Windows and Mac. Ample Sound offers a virtual Taylor 714 guitar with Ample Guitar T. AGT is recorded on the Taylor 714 acoustic guitar, with 3892 dry samples and a total size of 5.00GB. Original samples have been recorded as [...]
XILS-lab updates Oxium v1.5 + Group Buy
XILS-lab has updated its Oxium software synthesizer to version 1.5, a free major update that brings new features, ergonomic enhancements, a slight revamp of the GUI, a new ICE skin (depending on the Group Buy), some new presets and AAX support for Pro Tools. Changes in Oxium v1.5 Modulation Targets: More than 10 new modulation [...]
ToneBytes launches Noise Special Offer
ToneBytes has announced a limited time special offer on its Noise series of instrument plugins for Windows. From April 15 to May 15 buy any Noise plug-in and get 2nd for FREE. Choose one from those plug-ins: Analog Noise Ambient Nature Noise Industrial Noise Urban Noise And write us what noise plugin you choose for [...]
Modartt releases U4 upright piano add-on + Pianoteq updated to v4.5
Modartt has announced the U4 upright piano add-on for the Pianoteq virtual piano instrument for Windows and Mac. Modartt proudly presents the very first upright piano model for Pianoteq: the U4 add-on. Emphasizing the characteristics of upright pianos, it offers 21 exciting presets demonstrating the versatility of the instrument. Besides the beautiful timbre of well-built [...]
Kong Audio announces Chinee Orchestra Boxset
Kong Audio has announced that its Chinee Orchestra collection of sample-based Chinese traditional instruments will be available as a boxset shortly. The boxset is currently is production. The disc will include the latest update to the instruments as well as the updated QIN engine player. Quite some instruments have been re-polished under the hood and [...]
Shuriken releases WhatChord VST plugin
Shuriken has announced WhatChord, a chord detection plug-in for Mac. This VST plugin tries to shows you what chord you are playing. The plug-in is available to download for Mac OS X, free of charge. More information: Shuriken / WhatChord
123Creative introduces Veldberg XD synth plugin
123Creative, in collaboration with German developer Kastelheimer, has announced Veldberg XD, a virtual synthesizer instrument based on algorithms from real VA synthesizers. Wide sound possibilities: from classic massive analog to experimental and innovative digital sounds. Thanks to 3 oscillators (every oscillator has more than 28 waveforms), 8 liquid analog modeled filters, 3 envelopes, FM and [...]
u-he updates Tyrell N6 free synth plugin to v3
u-he has updated the Tyrell N6 free software synthesizer for Windows and Mac to version 3. Tyrell N6 v3 features a new skin by Ryo Ishido. Changes in Tyrell N6 v3 VST2 64-bit for MacOS X. VST3 support on MacOS X and Windows. Improved installers on Win and Mac. Loading of converted vst2 presets in [...]