Vienna Ensemble Pro 8.1 and 8.1V add an MCP server for AI-assisted template building, a redesigned video version, immersive audio routing up to 22.2 and Auro-3D, and a host of workflow refinements — free for existing users.

GForce launches the first officially licensed Sequential Prophet-5 plugin — Rev1–3 filters, dual-layer architecture, full MPE and a lush effects suite for Mac & Windows.

The 1980s hybrid icon is back as Cherry Audio partners with Creative Technology to unleash the first-ever officially licensed emulation of the legendary Ensoniq ESQ-1. Combining raw digital lo-fi waveforms with meticulously modeled Curtis analog filters, this powerhouse plugin brings authentic vintage grit and massive modern enhancements straight to your DAW.

Safari Audio has just launched Meaw:Chain, a smart plugin chain builder designed to breathe new life into your existing software library. By using text prompts or direct audio analysis, this creative assistant automatically curates and structures custom processing chains using the AU, VST3, and AAX third-party plugins you already own.

UVI has officially changed the low-end game with the release of Rumble, the industry's first true multiband bass synthesizer featuring six unique filter circuits. Designed to give electronic music producers unprecedented control over their sub, mid, and high frequencies, this plugin is set to become a staple for heavy bass design.

Universal Audio has just launched the UAD Topline Vocal Tune plug-in, and it’s about to redefine how you track and mix vocals. This native pitch-correction powerhouse delivers ultra-low-latency monitoring and effortless tuning, keeping your artists confident and perfectly in key without any distracting lag.

Elevate your home studio and mobile recording rig with the brand-new SSL 1, a compact, ultra-portable 2-channel audio interface from the legends at Solid State Logic. Priced at below $250 AUD, it packs iconic analogue warmth, pristine instrument DIs, and a massive software bundle into a travel-ready design built specifically for songwriters, guitarists, and bassists.

Blue Cat’s PatchWork 2.78 introduces powerful new plug-in management features, including a built-in scanner, an enhanced preset browser, and macOS AUV3 support. This free update significantly speeds up your workflow by making it easier than ever to find, search, and load your favorite audio plug-ins.

Karanyi Sounds has released Cloudmax 3, the new edition of its texture resonator effect. The plugin is a complete rebuild of the Cloudmax series, first launched in 2023, built around the same core idea as its predecessors: take any incoming audio (a vocal, a drum, a synth, a field recording) and turn it into something new. With Cloudmax 3, that something new can be an evolving texture, a rhythmic pattern, a harmonic layer, or a musical voice that locks to the key of your track. 

Avid’s latest release, Pro Tools 2026.4, marks a significant leap forward in production efficiency by introducing the innovative Track Pin feature to simplify navigation in massive sessions. This update further solidifies the software's lead in the immersive audio landscape with integrated MPEG-H support and tailored Dolby Headphone Personalization for more accurate spatial mixing. Combined with enhanced AI-powered Speech-to-Text and a suite of new creative instruments from Native Instruments, this version is designed to keep modern creators in their flow and ahead of industry demands.

CME Pro has released firmware v2.6.0 for all WIDI users. With this update, WIDI now achieves sub-1 ms jitter in WIDI-to-WIDI connections. In practice, that means tighter timing, more stable clock, and a more reliable playing experience - especially in demanding setups.

EastWest is celebrating its 38th anniversary by bridging the gap between vintage soul and modern technology with the release of the DrumX™ Groove Machine. This groundbreaking virtual instrument offers producers exclusive access to hundreds of grooves programmed by the legendary Jimmy Jam, the mastermind behind dozens of Billboard No. 1 hits. By combining ten iconic drum machines with the signature "pocket" of a Hall of Fame producer, DrumX provides the ultimate rhythmic foundation for your next production.