Expressive E released four new software instruments called Soliste that work with MPE controllers. The company built virtual versions of violin, viola, cello and double bass using physical modeling technology. Musicians can control bow movements through hand gestures instead of regular keyboard inputs. The instruments respond to natural playing motions like tremolo and vibrato in real time.
The software works best with gesture controllers like the Osmose synthesizer but also functions with standard MIDI keyboards. Three playing modes let users choose between Classic, Virtuoso and Expressive control levels. Players can perform vibrato manually or let the software add it automatically during certain moments. The sound engine allows...
Pulsar Modular released P19 IGLOO, a new audio compression plugin that fights back against heavy processing. The company designed the software around a recoil compression engine that keeps punch and clarity when signals get squeezed hard. Musicians can switch between different compression types like VCA, FET, and Vari-Mu through the PSI Control feature.
The plugin offers Easy Mode that hides complex settings but keeps their effects working behind the scenes. Soul Mode adds analog warmth or keeps things digitally clean based on what users need. Feel Ratio Mode creates groove and movement during compression instead of static control.
IGLOO comes with built-in saturation circuits called Overload and Hammer that add grit or thickness to...
NoiseAsh updated its NEED Collection plugins to version 1.5.9. The British console preamp and equalizer software adds new display features for easier use. Musicians can expand the interface to see filter settings better and save their custom presets. The company also added a standard menu design across all seven plugins.
These plugins copy the sound of famous Neve recording consoles. Many top artists have used the original hardware equipment on hit albums. Queen, Nirvana, Red Hot Chili Peppers, David Bowie, Foo Fighters, Slipknot, Metallica, Adele, and Drake recorded with these legendary devices. The digital versions recreate every detail of the vintage analog circuits.
The NEED Collection contains seven different preamp and equalizer...
Sound Magic updated its Piano One software to version 7.0 for Windows computers. The company built their first professional piano model and gives it away free to users. Musicians receive high-quality piano sounds without paying money for the software.
The new version uses Sound Magic's Neo Piano Yosemite Hybrid Modelling Engine. This technology combines MIDI 2.0 features with advanced sound modeling. The system creates realistic piano tones through computer processing.
Piano One delivers commercial-grade audio quality at no cost. Sound Magic designed the software to produce uncompromised piano sounds. The company wants musicians to experience professional results without financial barriers.
Sound Radix updated its Auto-Align Post software to version 2.3.1 with several fixes and improvements. The audio alignment tool works better with video editing programs like DaVinci Resolve and Adobe Premiere. Users can save their aligned audio files to custom folders for better organization. The company added support for DaVinci Resolve Studio 20 and improved how the software handles mov and mxf video files.
The update fixes a problem where AudioSuite could freeze when working with damaged audio samples. ARA users can customize their handle settings for easier workflow control. These changes help post-production teams work faster and avoid technical problems. Current Auto-Align Post 2 owners can download the update free from the Sound...
OB-Xd version 2.15 adds VST3 support to the free software build. The update answers many user requests about the popular format. Free users keep all professional features under the same non-commercial license. AAX and LV2 formats stay available only for registered users.
The development team rebuilt the entire framework with modern code. The changes fix stability problems and boost performance with current music software. Musicians can expect fewer crashes and better compatibility across Windows, Mac and Linux systems. Minor bugs from older versions are gone.
The synthesizer sounds more authentic with better analog modeling. ADSR envelopes work smoother under heavy modulation. Key tracking responds more accurately to player input...
Physical Audio released Tetrad, a new synthesizer plugin made with experimental musician Gadi Sassoon. The synth uses four modeled metal plates with attached sensors to create unique sounds. Musicians can build four-note chords or microtonal signals through the Quad Oscillators section.
The plugin sends audio through a 4x4 Matrix Mixer that blends voices across four channels. Three processors shape the sound after mixing. The Quad AM module changes volume levels and creates rhythmic effects through phase controls.
The Quad Granulator breaks audio into small pieces and rebuilds them with different grain sizes for each voice. Four metal plates physically model the vibrations from Sassoon's sculpture-based instrument. Each plate can be...
Music technology company Inouï samples has launched Trombibone for Kontakt software. The new digital instrument lets brass players make multiple sounds at once through an acoustic design.
The sample library contains 2,789 individual recordings made with the trombibone instrument. Musicians can access 91 different playing styles that cover the full chromatic range. These techniques span from sustained notes to short bursts and include pedal tones and marcato attacks.
The company offers the product at a reduced launch price of 90 euros through July 3rd, 2025. After the promotional period ends, Trombibone will cost 120 euros. The instrument works with Native Instruments Kontakt sampler platform.
Brass musicians can explore multiphonic...
An Iranian missile struck a major hospital in southern Israel today. The weapon hit Soroka Medical Centre in Be'er Sheva and hurt several people. Iran's military said they aimed for nearby intelligence offices but missed their target. The hospital has more than 1,000 beds and serves thousands of patients. Israeli leaders called the attack a war crime against civilians.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised to hit back hard against Iran. His deputy foreign minister said Iran deliberately targeted innocent people at the medical facility. Israeli forces quickly launched air attacks on Iranian nuclear sites. They bombed the Arak reactor and weapons labs in Natanz. Military officials said these strikes damaged key nuclear equipment...
