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Acustica Audio has released Stone Pro, a modular console plugin inspired by classic British broadcast and studio designs from the 1960s and 1970s, focused on flow, balance, and musical interaction rather than isolated processing. Rather than offering endless configuration options, every stage of the signal path is carefully chosen for its sonic behavior and for […]

A.O.M. updates their plugins to v1.18.8 22 Gennaio 2026

A.O.M. has updated their plugins to version 1.18.8. Improvements: [Windows] Addressed an issue in Bitwig Studio, the host blocks shift key-pressed keystrokes and spacebar in the plugin's text input fields. [All Plugins] Plugins now strictly control the frequency and order of scheduled tasks and redrawing. [All Plugins] Improved drawing performance. Bugfix: [VST3] Fixed an issue […]

Dreamtonics Releases "Choir Voice Collections" for Synthesizer V Studio 2 Pro 22 Gennaio 2026

Dreamtonics has announced the release of Choir Voice Collections, a new series of three vocal databases designed for Synthesizer V Studio 2 Pro. Developed over two years, these collections utilize hybrid modeling technology to generate configurable choral ensembles ranging from soloists to full sections. Hybrid Modeling and Ensemble Control The Choir Voice Collections combine deep […]

Clark Pro Audio updates Lofi Panda to v3.8.1 22 Gennaio 2026

Clark Pro Audio recently updated Lofi Panda to v3.8 (actually v3.8.1). Changes in Lofi Panda v3.8 Lazy Load Function: Added a new button called 'Lazy Load'. When selected it will speed up loading time when switching between presets. It will also reduce memory and CPU usage. 4 New FXs + Degrader Retired: For now, the […]

Bremmers Audio Design updates MultitrackStudio for iPad to v5.3, supports MIDI 2.0 Piano Profile 22 Gennaio 2026

Bremmers Audio Design have released MultitrackStudio for iPad v5.3.The MultitrackStudio Instruments acoustic pianos now support the MIDI 2.0 Piano Profile, which defines velocity and sustain pedal curves for piano. When paired with a compatible keyboard, the profile is automatically enabled on the keyboard while one of the acoustic pianos is in use so the instrument […]

Windows-G releases E-Compressor600 - JSFX Compressor Plugin 22 Gennaio 2026

Windows-G has announced the release of E-Compressor600, a JSFX expander plugin for REAPER that features both downward and upward compression modes: The downward compression mode can be used to control peaks or loud signals, tame transients, glue mix elements together, and for downward parallel compression. The upward compression mode can be used to lift up […]

Apogee Unveils New Symphony Nova Desktop Interface at NAMM 2026 21 Gennaio 2026

Apogee Electronics has announced Symphony Nova, a new desktop audio interface featuring four high-end analog microphone inputs, each with its own real-time DSP path, enabling latency-free processing during tracking. The interface will be shown at the mutual Apogee / Manley booth #14508 at NAMM 2026. In addition to input processing, Symphony Nova applies real-time DSP […]

Vienna Symphonic Library releases Vienna Ensemble Pro 8 and Vienna Ensemble Pro 8V 21 Gennaio 2026

The Vienna Symphonic Library is pleased to announce the release of Vienna Ensemble Pro 8, a major update of its industry-standard network host and mixing solution, and Vienna Ensemble Pro 8V, a brand-new edition with integrated video playback over network for composers working to picture. Building on more than a decade of innovation, Vienna Ensemble […]

SOS AWARDS 2026 Winners Announced! 22 Gennaio 2026

The votes have been counted, and we are very happy to announce the results of each category on the official results page published in our February 2026 issue.

Callum Hall

MasterCheck 2 from NUGEN Audio 22 Gennaio 2026

The latest version of NUGEN Audio’s popular analysis plug-in has arrived, delivering a set of new features that have been designed to meet the needs of modern productions.

Luke Wood SOS News Editor

Akai Professional launch the flagship MPC XL 22 Gennaio 2026

Living up to its title, the MPC XL essentially packs an entire studio into a single box, combining the much-loved MPC playing and programming experience with a wealth of audio, MIDI and CV connectivity options, DAW-like multitracking capabilities and complete standalone operation.

Luke Wood SOS News Editor

NAMM 2026: ASM unleash the Leviasynth 22 Gennaio 2026

These two new synthesizer models have been designed around ASM’s 16-voice Leviasynth engine. Each voice features eight oscillators of algorithmic synthesis paired with both digital and analogue filters.

Callum Hall

Cranborne Audio unveil the Brick Lane MC4 21 Gennaio 2026

As its name suggests, the Brick Lane MC4 comes equipped with four channels of Cranborne’s clever PWM compression, and offers a versatile selection of routing options.

Luke Wood SOS News Editor

Neve’s NAMM 2026 launches 21 Gennaio 2026

It’s clearly been a busy start to 2026 for Neve, who will have not one, but three new products taking pride of place on their NAMM booth.

Luke Wood SOS News Editor

Slate Digital announce the ML-2A Modelling Microphone Set 21 Gennaio 2026

The latest addition to Slate Digital’s range of modelling microphones offers a matched pair of small-diaphragm capacitor mics that pair up with the company’s VMS plug-in to deliver faithful recreations of an array of popular designs.

Luke Wood SOS News Editor

Buso Audio: Discount for SOS readers 20 Gennaio 2026

Studio furniture experts Buso Audio are kindly offering Sound On Sound readers a 10% discount on any of their workstation desks.

Luke Wood SOS News Editor