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SolinStrings recreates the always fascinating ARP Solina String Ensemble

A sampled emulation of the ever-popular ARP Solina Strings from Sono Elements. SolinStrings captures the sound and feel of the original and offers a simple, unfussy interface without any bells or whistles.

ModulAir: a slightly dodgy but fun polyphonic virtual modular VSTi that’s free

Full Bucket Music has released the slightly buggy beta of ModulAir which sounds brilliant but might crash horribly. But with some great sounds and lots of cable-free patching, it's worth a go.

Top 5 software synthesizers 2018

Here are the Top 5 software synthesizers or virtual electronic instruments that your computer should be chewing on in 2018. Did your favourite get on the list?

Is IK Multimedia going to build a Syntronik-based hardware synth?

In a recent interview, Erik Norlander indicated there were conversations with IK about building hardware synths while developing Syntronik. The UNO synth is a direct result of that - could there be more on the ...

Elektron Overbridge 2.0 closed beta sign-up – it might actually exist!

Elektron has announced that a beta version of Overbridge 2.0 does exist and they are inviting Elektron users to sign-up for the closed beta testing. Exciting times!

VeeSeeVSTRack: VCV Rack virtual Eurorack gets a VST plug-in version

Third party developer bsp804 has come up with a version of VCV Rack virtual Eurorack software that can run as VST plug-in within your favourite DAW. It's a work in progress but you can try it out yourself.

SKULPT – a huge 4-voice 32-oscillator minisynth from Modal Electronics

SKULPT is a great name for a fat little futuristically designed polyphonic synthesizer. 4 voices and 32 oscillators of virtual analogue synthesis that'll run on batteries. Hitting Kickstarter next week.

Softube Modular officially licenses Clouds from Mutable Instruments

This is not a DIY clone or approximation, Softube has an official Mutable Instruments Clouds module for their Modular virtual Eurorack virtual instrument.

Slate Digital presents ML-2 small-diaphragm modelling microphone with 18 models

Slate Digital has come up with a small diaphragm modelling microphone to supplement its Virtual Microphone System. The ML-2 can emulate 18 microphones, including dynamic mics.

Positive Grid makes BIAS AMP 2 Mobile for iOS

If you like to tweak and tinker then this new version of PG's popular virtual amp software could be for you - especially if you've got an iPad/iPhone and need to unchain yourself from your laptop.

Spitfire Audio LABS free library kicks off with Soft Piano and Strings

LABS is a new range of free curated library from sample library crafters Spitfire Audio. You can download the blissfully simple plug-in free today along with a Soft Piano and a 14 piece Strings ensemble.

Riffstation: Learn your favourite songs on guitar for free!

Riffstation is a piece of software that helps you learn how to play songs on the guitar by recognising the chords and displaying the diagrams in real-time - and it's now available for free!

VCV Rack and Mutable Instruments collaborate on a plug-in preview module

You can now get to preview Mutable Instruments modules inside VCVRack before they release the source code. Audible Instrument Preview currently has Plaits ready for you to try and there will be more to follow.

Tube Delay on all lines running into Softube Modular due to engineering works

With the grit and spacey grunge of waiting for the last train home on a London Underground platform Softube's Tube Delay will patch itself beautifully into Modular and keep you repeatedly in the zone.

Superbooth 2018: Noise Engineering reveal Reason Rack Extensions of 3 modules

While we're all focused on hardware Noise Engineering sneak in a reveal of Rack Extensions of Basimilus Iteritas, Loquelic Iteritas Percido and Manis Iteritas they've made for Reason. VST versions to follow.

U-He to reveal their first Eurorack module at Superbooth 2018

Super software instrument makers U-He have teased a foray into Eurorack with an image of part of their first hardware module. Can U-He cross from software to hardware and make it work? We'll find out at ...

Nektar Pacer: A new footswitch MIDI and DAW controller for hands-free control

10 footswitches with room for 4 more and 2 expression pedals plus 4 relay switch outputs, DAW control and MIDI control over your guitar rig or software, Nektar's Pacer could be a killer hands-free environment.

Could Softubе Console 1 become the ultimate Steinberg Cubase 9.5 Pro controller?

Softube has announced its Console 1 hardware and software combo will integrate better with Cubase Pro 9.5 via a free upgrade; users will be able to control different functionality from the controller.

Mutable Instruments restyles Braids into the Plaits Macro-Oscillator

The spiritual successor of Braids has arrived. Meet Plaits, the newly designed macro-oscillator with 8 melodic and 8 percussive models, no screen, simple controls and CV for everything. Every rack should have ...

NAMM 2018: IK Multimedia iRig Stomp I/O announced

The new iRig Stomp I/O is set to take you to new levels of gigging flexibility, but unfortunately, it revolves around using it with an iPad, surely that is not a safe bet for a gigging guitarist?

NAMM 2018: Positive Grid BIAS Mini Amps with 300-watts of power

A new small format modelling amp head available for both guitar and bass, these two look like the perfect compliment for a busy gigging musician that still needs tonal variety and good tone.

NAMM 2018: Blue Cat Audio intros Axiom virtual amp and multi-FX suite

Blue Cat Audio has announced a new amp simulation suite using tech from its Destructor distortion software, and it looks to be a comprehensive multi-fx and virtual amp solution.

Positive Grid BIAS Amp 2 with new amps and Celestion speaker emulations

New in BIAS Amp 2 is an updated Dynamic Tone Engine and a new set of Celestion Impulse Responses - is that enough to entice you to update or will you be sticking with the current edition?

Best free plug-ins this week: Bias FX LE, RS-MET ToolChain, One Track Orchestra, HY-TP2

This week, we get a taste of Bias FX with its LE version available as a gift from the peeps at Propellerheads. And a multi-effect processing plug-in for those who like chains... Processing chains, that is.