Impeccable samples, well-scripted velocity layers and more make up this whopping 40GB sample-based instrument focusing on operatic voices. Matt Vanacoro took it for a spin.

Is there a single metering standard you should be using, and are the loudness wars really over? Find out in this quick video explainer from Joe Albano.

The online DAW, Amped Studio, adds a MIDI generator/controller with XY pad to its arsenal of bundled tools. Here's what it can do, and how to get it.

Delay-based effects make up a wider range of processors than you might have thought. Here, Joe Albano explains which ones are included, how they work and how you should be using them.

The latest update to Arturia's innovative Pigments soft synth brings a raft of new features, tweaks and fixes as well as a special offer on new purchases. Here's what you need to know.

With up to ten different saturation algorithms, Spectre 1.5 is a great way to shape and sculpt any sound in your DAW. Here's the lowdown on the 1.5 update.

Recorded and produced using only vintage hardware equipment, Blossom from Audiowarp looks to bring the sound of dusty, retro gear to your sound design projects.

We knew Logic Pro X 10.4.5 would support thousands of tracks, but we didn't know when it would arrive. The free update for Logic Pro X users is now available to download. Here's all that's new!

Numark's Scratch Mixer is here, with Serato DJ Pro, Serato DVS, high-quality innoFADER, 6 dedicated FX selectors with dual toggle triggers, 8 performance pads, Filter knobs and dedicated loop controls

Behringer have released more shots of their upcoming ARP 2600 clone that's got everyone so excited. See them here, along with what we know so far...

Magix software continues to upgrade and enhance its Windows DAW with innovative new features including audio separation, Zynaptiq Stem Maker and audio chopping.

Polyphonic oscillator control allows for multiple voices to be played simultaneously on this new synth from Radikal Technologies. Meet the DELTA CEP.

Get UJAM’s Beatmaker EDEN plugin for free, and a 30% discount off the Hiphop-Bundle (Beatmaker Hustle and Beatmaker Dope) from 6 June to 1 August.

Steinberg's flagship post production suite shares much DNA with Cubase but in many ways it's a very different beast. Here's why it should be on your shopping list.

Get the sound and feel of classic soul tracks with this new, affordable collection of MIDI parts from Toontrack, with hooks and melodies galore.

Want to work with Behringer on future products? This could be your chance, with the man himself putting out a call for new talent. Here's what you need to know.

Get control over your sounds in ways you never thought possible with this new plugin that advances the Build Your Own Modular Effect system.

Using pure analog modeled synthesis instead of samples, this brand new soft synth from Rob Papen is available with a discount at launch, so check out the details here.

Watch Matt Cellitti demo and explain some of Komplete's most powerful and unusual Reaktor Ensembles and learn much more about the wonderful world of Reaktor.

Get special advanced pricing on this hardware compressor from newcomers SUONOBUONO. Check it out on Kickstarter today.

If you want rich, multi-layered, deep and varied bass from top-end stereo boutique hardware instruments the latest offering from Softube is going to appeal.