This update adds some pleasant features, but most upgrades are under the hood. Cyberlink’s $300 Director Suite 2’s component applications are fast reaching the stage at which it might be more ...

"Inspiring sequencing ideas, paired with an underwhelming sound engine": AlphaTheta Chordcat first look “Made for expansive sound design and immediate play”: Elektron Tonverk is real, and it's out now ...

Discover 7 free VST instruments and FX that will elevate your music production game. From lush synths to powerful effects, these tools are essential for any sound designer. Perfect for creating ...

Dimitry Sches Diversion is one of the best new soft synths to appear in recent months, with its multimode filters and effects being particularly impressive. Out friends at Computer Music magazine, ...

Arturia’s FX Collection bundle has never been the obvious bang-for-your-buck must-have that the company’s Analog Lab or even V Collection is. Fifteen effects plugins for $399 just isn’t as clear a ...

SparkLE and the new SparkLE Plus, the real-time audio editing and authoring applications from professional audio company, TC Works, have been updated to version 2.5. Both products are based on TC ...

Spark XL, TC Works’ flagship audio processing application, has been updated to version 2.8. The update is Mac OS X only; support for Mac OS 9 has been dropped. Spark offers multi-FX processing ...