Orchestral Tools released Korven on Thursday, a sample library built from composer Mark Korven's work across horror films. The collection holds 622 instruments and patches that draw from acoustic sources rather than synthetic generation. Revolution Recording in Toronto captured the sounds that appear in The VVitch, The Lighthouse and The Black Phone.
The library contains recordings from the Apprehension Engine, an instrument that Korven developed in collaboration with luthier Tony Duggan-Smith. String sections, wind quintets, hurdy-gurdy, waterphone and an eight-foot Symphonae instrument fill out the collection. Processed patches ship with five microphone positions plus premixed versions.
Orchestral Tools priced Korven at 129 euros...
Canvas Audio released SubTec on Thursday, a plugin that balances sub-bass frequencies through simultaneous boost and cut at matching points. The $19 introductory price is available through December 5, after which it will return to $59.
The software applies a technique from passive tube equalizers that adds punch while reducing buildup. A single control adjusts both boost and attenuation across variable frequencies rather than fixed points found in hardware units.
Two tube distortion modes labeled Hot and Cool shape harmonic content alongside a clipping function for transient control. The plugin processes audio at standard rates or applies 4x oversampling when saturation effects run.
A mix knob blends processed and unprocessed signals...
Korg released Collection 6 on Thursday with three software synthesizers that expand the bundle to 20 products. The package includes recreations of the 1995 TRINITY workstation, the PS-3300 analog synthesizer from 1977, and the SGX-2 piano engine, all from flagship hardware units.
The TRINITY software marks 30 years since the original hardware was launched, featuring touchscreen controls and PCM synthesis. Korg modeled the ACCESS sound engine and built in four expansion libraries, plus sounds from the TR-Rack module.
Fewer than 50 PS-3300 units shipped between 1977 and 1981. The software version models the polyphonic analog architecture, which Korg compares to 144 MS-20 synthesizers running simultaneously.
The SGX-2 engine samples...
Excite Audio released Bloom Mura Masa on Thursday, a sample library developed with Grammy-winning producer Mura Masa. The instrument package comprises 250 presets spanning drum kits, bass sounds, synthesizers, and melodic elements sourced from the producer's session archives. Plugin Boutique is offering the software for $39 through November 30, a 33 percent discount from the standard price of $59.
The library features UK garage rhythms, rave sounds, and hardcore dance patterns organized into synchronized phrases. Users control sounds through three effects processors and four macro controls named Terminal, Peek, Angle and Sides. The software accepts custom samples and runs in VST, AU and AAX formats on Windows and macOS systems. A lite...
Solid State Logic released version 2.0 of its SSL 360 software on Thursday, adding workflow improvements for Pro Tools users and expanded control options across its hardware lineup. The cross-platform application manages SSL's 360-enabled software and hardware products at no charge through the SSL Download Manager.
The UC1 controller features automatic track ordering that mirrors Pro Tools sessions, eliminating the need for manual adjustments. Track colors appear on the UC1 display, and selections sync across Pro Tools, UC1 and UF8 units simultaneously.
The UF8 and UF1 controllers have received Hybrid Mode capabilities, which merge DAW control with the Plug-in Mixer layer. Users access automation keys and DAW shortcuts directly from...
Mercurial Audio released version 1.7.0 of Ampbox on Thursday, featuring a new bass amplifier module and distortion pedal. The BST-7 amp module replicates the Ampeg SVT-7 Pro bass amplifier using SPICE modeling technology and is available for $49.99 as a 10-day introductory offer for new customers.
The company also added the A-Mega bass distortion pedal module at no cost. The pedal design is inspired by the Darkglass Alpha-Omega and employs the same SPICE modeling approach as the amplifier.
Mercuriall Audio cut prices by 33 percent on all existing amplifier models as part of a Halloween promotion. The sale runs concurrent with the new module launch period.
Nuro Audio launched Blockchain Ultra, a multi-effects plugin containing 87 processing modules for Mac and Windows computers. The software transforms basic audio elements through granular manipulation, tape emulation, resampling tools and algorithmic reverb systems. Dynamic exciters enhance frequency extremes while limiters, saturators and clippers control dynamics and add harmonic content to signals.
The company released two versions with identical routing capabilities and parallel processing architecture. Blockchain features 32 modules with 150 presets at an introductory rate of $99.99, a 38% discount from the original price of $159.99. Blockchain Ultra offers 87 modules and 300 presets for $199.99, a $60.00 discount from its original...
Open Planet Software has upgraded Sessions to version 5.0, introducing additions that enhance live performance capabilities. Session Mix displays all 12 scenes through a grid interface with color-coded controls for output adjustment and quick switching between arrangements. The feature supports Pinned Scenes that allow multiple scenes to play simultaneously alongside the active selection.
Musicians can layer sounds by activating permanent background scenes while transitioning between primary arrangements. External MIDI controllers gained mapping options to pin scenes and modify individual output volumes from hardware devices. The application costs $19.99 as a universal purchase, covering both Mac and iPad versions, without...
Woodman's Immaculate Maple Syrup Studio launched WoodPecker for Mac and iOS platforms, featuring four sequencers that transmit signals across separate MIDI channels. The software operates as a standalone application or integrates with digital audio workstations via AU, VST3, and AAX formats on computers, as well as AUv3 on mobile devices. Each sequencer processes up to 64 steps with four variations, resulting in sequences that reach a total of 256 steps.
The application supports multiple triggering methods from DAW transport controls, keyboard input and audio signals when inserted as an effect. Individual steps feature velocity settings, probability controls for note activation, ratcheting patterns and randomization within scale...
