EastWest Sounds has released a major new update for the Hollywood Orchestra series, bringing powerful new features to Hollywood Strings, Brass, Orchestral Woodwinds, Orchestral Percussion, Solo Violin, Solo Cello and Harp. The highlight is Movie Mixes — curated, film-ready ...

KVR Audio

Dec 23, 12:48 PM

“Magic Can Be Fun”: remembering Ken Downie of The Black Dog

Much about The Black Dog was and remains wrapped in an air of mystery and mischief, so perhaps it’s unsurprising that Ken Downie’s death this week came as an unexpected shock to those outside of his small immediate circle. The post “Magic Can Be Fun”: remembering Ken ...

Create Digital Music

Dec 23, 12:38 PM

XLN Audio celebrates 20 years with 40% off XO, Addictive Keys & Drums 2

XLN Audio has launched a limited time promotion on a selection of products in celebration of its 20-year anniversary. Customers can save 40% on Addictive Drums 2 collections and expansions, Addictive Keys instruments and bundles, and XO and expansions for the software that...

Rekkerd.org

Dec 23, 11:53 AM

Wrong Tools releases Vocal Patterns free Kontakt library

Wrong Tools has announced the release of a free Kontakt library in celebration of the Christmas season. Vocal Patterns offers a very unusual take on choir sampling. This gift is a small window into world of our upcoming vocal library Unsung. We hope it finds a home in your...

Rekkerd.org

Dec 23, 11:49 AM

TOURAGE DSP updates croquesolid drum processor effect plugin to v1.1

TOURAGE DSP has announced the release of an update to its effect plugin designed to help you effortlessly mix real, acoustic drums in a multi-track studio or live scenario. Version 1.1 of croquesolid comes with various improvements, including an updated user interface. Like...

Rekkerd.org

Dec 23, 11:22 AM

Impact Soundworks End of Year Sale: Save up to 65% on sample libraries & plugins

Impact Soundworks has recently launched its 2025 End of Year Sale, offering discounts of up to 65% on almost all of its products for the next few days. The sale includes a selection of instruments in the popular Shreddage 3 series of virtual guitars, Tokyo Scoring Strings,...

Rekkerd.org

Dec 23, 10:57 AM

Ocean Swift releases Under Hive Soundbank for Hive 2

Ocean Swift has released a new soundset for u-he’s Hive 2 software synthesizer. Featuring a collection of 150 captivating presets, Under Hive delves into serene and immersive sonic landscapes. From wobbly basslines, to abstract ambient and cinematic sequences, to morphing...

Rekkerd.org

Dec 23, 10:43 AM

Autodafe releases free Formant Filter effect plugin

Autodafe has introduced a lightweight, musical formant filter designed for expressive vocal-like timbres and smooth vowel morphing. The plugin features a single macro Vowel control with continuous morphing between A-E-I-O-U, paired with Intensity and Mix parameters for...

Rekkerd.org

Dec 23, 10:27 AM

Terry Jardine steps down from Autograph

The post Terry Jardine steps down from Autograph appeared first on LSi Online.

Lighting & Sound Int.

Dec 23, 10:27 AM

“In operas, if you have a double aria, it's what the woman does that really matters. The man lies, the woman tells the truth": The story of Fairytale Of New York

MusicRadar looks back on one of Shane MacGowan's most enduring and beloved achievements

Keyboard Magazine

Dec 23, 10:10 AM

Lunacy Winter Sale: Save on CUBE & BEAM (incl. expansions & bundles)

Lunacy Audio has launched a limited time Winter Sale, offering its products at up to 40% off regular for the next few days. The offer includes the BEAM 2.0 effects playground for modern producers and standalone creative effects, the CUBE award-winning virtual instrument, as...

Rekkerd.org

Dec 23, 10:01 AM

“I have only flashes of making it. I was personally going through a very bad time”: How a disillusioned and drug-addicted David Bowie reinvented his music with a groundbreaking song he could barely remember recording

A dazzling epic that ushered in Bowie’s new persona, the Thin White Duke

Keyboard Magazine

Dec 23, 10:00 AM

accSone updates crusher-X granular synthesis plugin to v11.31

accSone has recently announced the release of an update to its granular synthesizer and effect plugin for Windows and Mac (VST/VST3, AU and AAX). Version 11.31 of crusher-X delivers some refinements aimed at improving daily workflow and overall usability. Version 11.31...

Rekkerd.org

Dec 23, 09:52 AM

Orchestral Tools releases Low End Orchestra for SINE Player

Orchestral Tools has recently announced the release of a specialized sample library focused exclusively on the bass register. Recorded at AIR Studios Lyndhurst in London, the Low End Orchestra collection combines large orchestral ensembles with sub-bass synthesis and sound...

Rekkerd.org

Dec 23, 09:34 AM

Martin Professional Celebrates 10,000th MAC Viper XIP Milestone

NORTHRIDGE, Calif. — HARMAN Professional Solutions, the global leader in audio, lighting, video and control systems, today announced a major milestone in the success of the Martin MAC Viper XIP, celebrating the 10,000th fixture manufactured in its first 10 months. To mark...

Martin

Dec 23, 09:16 AM

Alonso Sound releases Spire Trance Plucks Vol. 3 soundset

Alonso Sound has announced the release of a collection of 128 presets for the Spire software synthesizer by Reveal Sound. Trance Plucks Vol. 3 is designed to carry the sound of 2000s classic and uplifting Trance into modern Trance production. Inside you will find a diverse...

Rekkerd.org

Dec 23, 08:53 AM

OCTO8R releases The Zest for Memorymode and The Earth Shaker for Poseidon EQ

OCTO8R has announced the release of a new soundset for Cherry Audio’s Memorymode, a software synthesizer based on the Memorymoog polyphonic programmable analog synthesizer from the ’80s. Available from $2 USD, The Zest contains 79 handcrafted sounds. “The Zest” is your...

Rekkerd.org

Dec 23, 08:42 AM

UJAM release Virtual Pianist Grit

Virtual Pianist Grit is the second electric piano to join the Virtual Pianist line-up, and is said to offer a distinctly more rugged and expressive voice that its predecessor, Vibe.

Sound On Sound

Dec 23, 08:30 AM

TOURAGE DSP updates croquesolid to v1.1

TOURAGE DSP has updated croquesolid, the acoustic-drum processor plugin, to v1.1. What's new: Reworked user interface, now with 2 selectable skins: Graphite Red (new, modern, bold & vibrant). Muted Blue (1.0 skin, optimised for dim lighting and late-night work). Improved ...

KVR Audio

Dec 23, 08:04 AM