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RigSonics Level Meter 2 Update Has Mixers Going Crazy
Rig:Sonics improved their Level Meter 2 software with version 2.0.4 for better audio monitoring. The company added window duration controls for RMS calculations that help musicians measure sound levels. Engineers fixed display problems on high-resolution monitors and Retina screens. The update reduces computer processor usage during operation. Musicians can download the free update through their existing accounts. Workers solved visual glitches that appeared when people first opened the plugin inside Bitwig and FL Studio programs. The settings menu stays open after users change parameters across different music software applications. Level Meter 2 provides compact visual monitoring for audio production work. The plugin helps sound...
Bliss 3 Sampler Makes Your CPU Beg for Mercy
discoDSP rebuilt their Bliss Sampler software for faster computer performance. Engineers redesigned the audio engine with SIMD technology that speeds up processing between two and four times. The new system works with Intel, AMD and Apple Silicon processors through advanced optimization. Musicians use less computer power when playing many sounds at once. Audio quality improved through better mathematical calculations for smoother sound playback. The company added professional sampling tools for recording instruments at different quality levels. Users can sample at rates from 44.1 kHz up to 96 kHz for studio work. The sampling dialog received better file selection and improved crash protection. Musicians download sound libraries...
Spitfire Oboes Pro Core Send Scores Into Orbit
Spitfire Audio recorded professional oboe sounds at Abbey Road Studios for film composers. The company sampled two oboe players during sessions at the famous Studio One location. Musicians can choose between Professional and Core versions of the Abbey Road Orchestra Oboes library. Engineers captured multiple microphone positions for different sound options. The Professional version costs 349 dollars for music producers. Sound designers crafted seven advanced legato techniques that respond to playing speed and touch pressure. The software creates smooth note connections between fast runs and slow melodies. Grammy winner Simon Rhodes mixed special microphone combinations for the library. Composers can shape tones from warm vintage sounds...
Magnus MK3 Fix Sends Mixers Into Saturation Overload
HoRNet improved their Magnus MK3 plugin after customers found several bugs. The audio company released version 1.1.2 to repair broken volume meters. Cubase and Nuendo users on Windows machines experienced crashes before this fix. AAX plugin versions displayed incorrect numbers on Windows systems. Audio engineers can make louder tracks without quality loss after these repairs. The mastering plugin blends three different audio processing methods together. Engineers designed it to catch peak levels before they cause distortion. Producers achieve powerful sounds through the smooth clipping algorithms built inside. Musicians download free updates from the HoRNet manager application. Account holders find the new software version through...
AudioThing Type X Expander Sends Mixers Into Overdrive
AudioThing created Type X as a copy of the dbx Model 1BX dynamic range expander. The plugin makes quiet sounds louder and loud sounds quieter through single band processing. Musicians can adjust attack and release settings for different audio materials. The software features sidechain controls with built-in filtering options. Type X offers up to 16 times oversampling for cleaner sound quality. The company added brightness and contrast controls for tone shaping. Users can resize the plugin window to fit their computer screens. Type X comes with preset systems and random sound generators. The software costs 29 dollars during the launch period until July 31st. Regular pricing will be 59 dollars after the discount ends.
Arturia Mix Drums Makes Beats Hit Like a Truck
Arturia released Mix Drums as a new plugin that makes drum sounds louder and stronger. The company worked with mixing engineer Emre Ramazanoglu to create the software. Mix Drums helps musicians process complex drum tracks through one simple tool. The plugin analyzes drum peaks automatically and prevents audio clipping. Users can achieve professional drum sounds within seconds. The software splits signals into two bands for different drum parts. Low frequencies handle kicks and toms through dedicated processing paths. High frequencies control snares and cymbals with separate tone shaping tools. Each band offers distortion controls and transient shapers for precise sound design. Musicians can blend clean and distorted signals without...
ZAK Sound Raizes Player Shakes Up Plugin World
ZAK Sound created Raizes Player as a new music platform that mixes sampling with wavetable sounds. The company released two instruments called Auralis and Nebula Keys alongside the player software. Musicians can control six separate sound layers through the advanced audio engine. Each layer works independently with custom pitch and volume settings. The platform offers 36 effect slots and built-in pattern makers for complex music creation. Auralis builds textures from real nature recordings like waterfalls and ocean waves. Sound designers turned these organic sources into 33 layered textures and 25 custom wavetables. The instrument contains 80 ready-made presets that explore atmospheric and evolving sounds. Musicians can buy Auralis for...
Korg MultiPoly Synth Wrecks Your Speakers
Korg created the Multi/Poly synthesizer to blend classic analog sounds with modern digital controls. The company built the instrument using Virtual Analogue technology that mimics old-school warmth. Each voice card receives slight variations that sound like real analog gear. Musicians can choose from different filter types like MS20 and SEM styles. The synthesizer offers both desktop modules and keyboard versions. The hardware features plastic construction with wooden side panels for a unique look. Players control many functions through shared knobs and light-up buttons that switch between different settings. The LCD screen helps musicians navigate through deep menu systems and complex patch editing. The keyboard lacks aftertouch...
Pure and Flux Smash Kontakt with Crystal Clarity
Cinematique Instruments launched Pure and Flux as new sound libraries for Kontakt software. Pure creates special atmosphere through clear and direct sound character. The company designed Pure to build tension without heavy effects or complex musical structures. Musicians can use Pure sounds to cut through mixes with fresh intensity and crystal-clear sharpness. Pure contains synthesizer sounds that carry depth and expression naturally. Single notes remain interesting without changing or moving. The library expanded beyond basic sounds to feature more complex processing and evolving movement. Cinematique added a wavetable slot that provides strong backbone to the entire structure. Users can map all controls to the modulation wheel for...
BioTek 3 point 2 Flash Sale Slashes Prices 40 Percent
Tracktion Software released BioTek version 3.2 with fresh features and better performance. The update adds a Master FX panel that works across all sound layers at once. Musicians can apply effects to complete presets instead of individual parts. The new panel offers four effect slots and an amplifier simulation module. Users control sounds more easily through the unified interface. BioTek 3.2 features an Amp Sim module that loads impulse response files. The software comes with 57 different impulse responses for amps and reverb effects. Musicians can load custom impulse response files for unique sounds. The module works on both individual layers and master effects sections. Sound designers can shape entire presets through the amplifier...
Soul Club Vol 3 Craze Takes Producers by Storm
Ueberschall created Soul Club Vol. 3 for their Elastik player software. The new loop pack brings classic soul music sounds with warm summer feelings. Musicians can use five complete construction kits to build full songs. Each kit contains drums, bass, guitars, pianos and string sections. The retro sound covers tempos from 88 to 110 beats per minute. The company recorded real instruments for authentic soul music. Drum tracks come as complete mixes and separate pieces for kick, snare and cymbals. Bass players recorded electric bass lines with classic soul grooves. Guitar sounds appear as both clean recordings and amplified versions with effects like chorus and wah pedals. Live string players added orchestral sections specifically for...
ChordConverter MIDI Plugin Has Producers Freaking Out
FeelYourSound launched ChordConverter version 1.0.0 as a MIDI generator plugin for VST and AU formats. The software changes chord progressions into new arpeggios, basslines and piano phrases automatically. Musicians can import their chord sequences or use built-in generators to create progressions. The plugin offers over 400 factory presets and more than 30 chord progression makers. Users drag and drop MIDI data directly into their music software after selecting presets. The company sells three versions called Standard, Plus and Pro with different features. Plus and Pro editions include mass-export tools that create hundreds of files quickly. Commercial users need Pro licenses when selling MIDI packs made with FeelYourSound presets...
SpaceBlender 5.5.1 Smashes UI Blur and CPU Overload
SoundToys released SpaceBlender version 5.5.1 with several fixes and improvements. The company fixed blurry display problems on Mac computers with certain monitor settings. Engineers reduced heavy computer processor usage that happened during some operations. The update improved how well the plugin works when recording audio without real-time playback. Workers made parameter changes run more smoothly across different music software. Pro Tools users can access automation controls faster through new keyboard shortcuts for timing settings. The team fixed a bug where locked settings lost their red color when users closed and reopened the plugin window. SpaceBlender creates unusual reverb effects that sound like impossible rooms and...
Producers Freak Out Over AI Powered Plugin Controller
Producely launched Dialr as the first AI-powered controller for audio plugins. The hardware helps music makers control their VST3 and AU plugins without manual setup. Musicians can skip the boring work of mapping each plugin's controls to their hardware. The device automatically assigns plugin settings to 12 knobs when software loads. The system uses AI technology through Producely Cloud to study plugin structures. Each plugin receives custom profiles that download instantly to computers. A seven-inch touchscreen shows parameter names and values for easy reading. The controller works offline after downloading profiles locally. Twelve analog knobs come in different sizes for better touch recognition. Common controls like volume and...
Snag Vintage Plucks and Keys Free Till June Eight
Melda Production launched Analog Empire: Plucks & Keys as their latest software instrument for vintage synthesizer sounds. The company sampled over 30 real synthesizers to create authentic textures and warmth. Musicians can combine two sound sources per preset through a dual-layer engine. The interface features central blend controls and velocity switching for dynamic performances. Filter sections and built-in effects help shape sounds quickly. The instrument offers 32 analog-style sounds with multisampling and character processing. Users control filters, amp envelopes and effects for hands-on sound design work. Chorus, reverb and tape saturation effects come built into the software. MSoundFactory hosts the instrument with full player...
Gholem Aleatoric Strings Unleash Wild Textures
Riot Audio released Gholem as their new two-layer Kontakt instrument for extended musical techniques. The software features violin, cello, viol da gamba and modified Spanish guitar sounds. Musicians can access bowed metal and ceramic objects for unusual textures. Each instrument uses 90-second performances that create realistic ensemble effects. Random sample positioning allows up to 11 voices per layer for complex arrangements. The aleatoric variation prevents phasing problems between different start points. Musicians can switch from solo performances to 22-player ensembles with simple controls. Time-stretching capabilities extend from 1 percent to 800 percent for extreme sound manipulation. Gholem contains 150 presets across...
MiniDust Synth Transforms Your Mix into 3D Bliss
Sound Particles created MiniDust as their new dual oscillator synth plugin for computers. The software works with macOS and Windows systems across VST3, AU and AAX formats. Musicians receive 250 presets and sub-presets for quick sound creation. The company built the synth after their successful SkyDust 3D release. Two oscillators power the polyphonic synth with 190 different waveforms available. Four noise types come standard with white, brown, binary and pink options. Musicians can modify sounds using 70 waveform changers and multiple envelope generators. Six filters handle low pass, high pass and band pass processing needs. The arpeggiator features 128 steps with seven different modes for complex sequences. Nine effects process...

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