DAWs, plugins, and the software shaping modern production.
inMusic Brands has agreed to acquire Native Instruments, ending months of insolvency uncertainty and uniting Kontakt, Traktor, iZotope, and Akai under one roof.
Live 12.4 ships with Link Audio for LAN audio sharing, a rebuilt Erosion device, a new Delay LFO section, and per-time-selection Stem Separation for Suite users.
Komplete 26 ships with Absynth 6 back in the box, plus iZotope Elements bundles and a Fazioli grand. The headline is real — the rest of the upgrade is murkier.
AudioKit Pro's Retro Keys delivers Rhodes, Wurlitzer, Yamaha CP, and upright piano sounds in a 150MB iOS app with AUv3 support. Intro $4.99.
Bitwig Studio 6 brings clip aliases, automation clips, project-wide key signature, Spray Can, and layered editing to the modular DAW. Out April 2, 2026.
Siberian Cat Audio's free Distortion Bass library for Audiomodern Soundbox delivers gritty bass guitar samples processed through a Taurus distortion pedal.
GrainHeads 3.0 brings a completely redesigned UI, eight playheads, Lo-Fi effects, and deeper sequencing to Andrei Nevar's free granular sampler for iOS and macOS.
Logic Pro 12 brings AI Session Players with Synth Player, Chord ID detection, expanded Sound Library, MIDI 2.0 support, new Step Sequencer modes, and hundreds of improvements.
Comprehensive guide to Christmas 2025 deals on DAWs, VST plugins, sample libraries, and music production software. Updated daily with the best holiday discounts from Plugin Boutique, Thomann, and more.
Deep dive into Neural DSP's Archetype: John Mayer X plugin featuring three signature amps, premium effects, and studio-quality cabinet simulation from his personal studio.
Kiive Audio's VX-Q combines rare British EQ character with five saturation modes for creative tone-shaping. Here's our hands-on review.
Comprehensive guide to Cyber Monday 2025 deals on DAWs, VST plugins, sample libraries, hardware synths, and studio gear. The best post-Black Friday discounts.
