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Forward Audio has released faSmartAlign, a multi-mic alignment plugin for Mac and Windows in VST3, VST2, AU, and AAX formats. One instance loads per mic track. The plugin reads the track name to detect the instrument, groups matching instances automatically, and runs alignment, Phase EQ, and gating across the full mic array at once — […]

MyAudioFactory updates ProAudioDeclipper to v1.11.0 6 Giugno 2026

MyAudioFactory has updated ProAudioDeclipper to v1.11.0, the latest update to its popular audio processing plugin. This release brings targeted functional optimizations, enhanced system stability and UI polish, delivering a more efficient and reliable workflow for audio creators. Optimized Online License Activation Experience The plugin's online licensing system has been fully upgraded to fix startup issues […]

Hell Yes Loop Lab Releases "HYLL Pressure" - Free / Pay-What-You-Want Soft Clipper Plugin (VST3 & AU) 6 Giugno 2026

Hell Yes Loop Lab has released HYLL Pressure, a free / pay-what-you-want soft clipper and peak-shaping audio plugin for macOS and Windows. HYLL Pressure is designed for anyone who want a simple way to shape peaks, add density, saturation and controlled loudness without turning the workflow into a complex technical mixing session. The plugin can […]

Parish Audio Releases C11 Compressor Plugin (VST3 & AU) 6 Giugno 2026

Parish Audio has released C11 Compressor, a new dynamics plugin designed for smooth tube compression, vintage-inspired character, and flexible tone shaping. C11 combines a familiar compressor layout with additional circuit-style controls for adding color, weight, and control. It includes input, threshold, ratio, attack, release, mix, and output controls, along with four tube character modes: Clean, […]

Wavelet Audio releases "Louisa Arc" for Kontakt Player with intro discount and crossgrade option 6 Giugno 2026

Wavelet Audio has announced the release of Louisa Arc, a new instrument for Kontakt Player. Louisa Arc Wavelet Audio says Louisa Arc is a cinematic vocal instrument built around expressive vocals, phrases, melismas and sound design. They added the library makes it easy to create everything from natural vocal performances to textures, pulses and atmospheres. […]

HoRNet Plugins Releases ZeroWidth - Intelligent Stereo Widener Plugin 6 Giugno 2026

HoRNet Plugins has announced the release of ZeroWidth, an intelligent stereo widener plugin designed for mixing and mastering engineers. ZeroWidth analyzes L/R correlation across seven fixed frequency bands, learns the correlation minima of the incoming material over a 10–15 second analysis pass, and then automatically applies per-band Side EQ and per-band width adjustment based on […]

OTODESK Releases Ambience - Free Open-Source 16-Channel FDN Reverb for Windows 5 Giugno 2026

Ambience is an algorithmic reverb VST3 built around a 16-channel Feedback Delay Network, released free and open-source under GPLv3 by OTODESK, the one-person project of developer Makoto Iida. There is no convolution and there are no impulse responses anywhere in the signal path. The hall and studio presets are algorithmic approximations shaped by RT60 curves, […]

S1gns Of L1fe Releases Texture Loom - Free Dual-Sample Atmosphere Engine 5 Giugno 2026

Texture Loom is a dual-sample atmosphere engine from S1gns Of L1fe, built for turning your own recordings into evolving pads, drones, cinematic beds, and slow-moving ambient material. The concept is straightforward: load two samples, blend between them, shape the result with filtering and modulation, then push everything through a stereo space section. It started life […]

Spitfire Audio bring Originals to Akai MPC 6 Giugno 2026

Following on from their partnership announcement at NAMM 2026, Spitfire Audio and Akai Pro have announced the release of two new sample libraries that can be run entirely on MPC hardware.

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GearExpo UK: Monitor Update 6 Giugno 2026

We’ll have monitors of all shapes and sizes at GearExpo UK, so whether you’re looking to upgrade or expand your setup, or searching for your first set of speakers, there’s plenty to check out and take a listen to.

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Soundgas Sounds: Latest prize draw announced 5 Giugno 2026

Soundgas have announced the launch of their latest prize draw, giving entrants the opportunity to purchase a sample pack and be in with a chance of winning a pair of preamp pedals.

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RME unveil the ADI-2 Pro EX 5 Giugno 2026

The all-new ADI-2 Pro EX offers professional users the comprehensive functionality of the company’s previous reference-grade converter, but comes kitted out with a redesigned chassis, enhanced output performance and further comprehensive hardware protection.

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Sonuscore release LUX Orchestral Strings Essentials 5 Giugno 2026

The new Essentials version of LUX Orchestral Strings sits between the free Elements and full library offerings, delivering a keenly priced, scaled-back version aimed at the most common composition tasks.

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Sweetwater Studios announce Guitar Recording Workshop 4 Giugno 2026

The sessions will take place on Friday 17 July and Saturday 18 July at Sweetwater Studios on the Sweetwater campus in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

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Positive Grid launch Reactor amp range 4 Giugno 2026

Available in 50W and 100W models, the Reactor series introduces a new Amplifier Intelligence engine that makes it possible for users to create new sounds based on a voice, text or image prompt.

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GearExpo UK: Microphone Update 4 Giugno 2026

GearExpo UK is fast approaching, and if you’ve been looking for a chance to check out some of the best mics around, then you’re in luck!

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