This week’s music production news highlights cutting-edge tools and creative techniques shaping modern sound design. From new software releases to innovative hardware, here’s what’s capturing attention in the industry.
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8Dio released Hybrid Emotions, a Kontakt library that layers contempt, disapproval, and disgust sounds to create intentional tension in cinematic scoring.
United Plugins introduced DuoFlux, a plugin that splits audio signals into dual modulation engines for enhanced movement and control in mixes.
Vengeance-Sound launched Funky House 4 for VPS Avenger, an expansion pack featuring 140 presets and groove-driven sounds inspired by early 2000s funk-house fusion.
XLN Audio unveiled the Synth-Pop expansion for XO, adding retro-inspired synth sounds and patterns to the popular drum machine plugin.
zplane compared its ELASTIQUE PITCH plugin to DAW-native pitch shifting, highlighting benefits like real-time processing and improved sound quality.
Celemony teased Tonalic, a new tool focused on capturing authentic relationships between musicians and their instruments for realistic performances.
BeatSkillz debuted LoudBody, a mastering limiter designed for maximum loudness without compromising dynamics in professional mixes.
Arturia showcased Habstrakt using Pigments to create expressive leads and sequences, demonstrating the synth’s modulation capabilities.
Loot Audio featured the Torso Electronics S-4 sampler, emphasizing its granular synthesis and ambient soundscape creation for experimental music.
Native Instruments shared a creative clip from @jeremyguttveg, showcasing innovative sound design using their hardware and software ecosystem.
These developments reflect a growing emphasis on emotional depth, workflow efficiency, and genre-specific tools in music production. From cinematic tension to dancefloor energy, manufacturers are catering to diverse creative needs while pushing technical boundaries.
