Steinberg Groove Agent SE 6 [WiN-MAC]

Groove Agent SE 6 represents the most substantial upgrade to Cubase's included drum software in years. The redesigned interface, new mixer architecture, modern effects suite, and clever pre-listening features transform…

Xfer Records Serum 2 v2.0.23 [WiN-MAC]

For over a decade, Serum has dominated the wavetable synth landscape. With its powerful sound and visual workflow, it became an industry standard. The free release of Serum 2 is…

Iconic Instruments SP140 Steel Plate Reverb [WiN]

Iconic Instruments SP140 represents plate reverb authenticity through five EMT 140 models and innovative Density control. After three weeks of testing, it delivers professional plate character across mixing and mastering…

Rhodes Wurli [WiN]

Rhodes Wurli represents Wurlitzer authenticity through meticulous sampling and Anthology engine infrastructure. After three weeks of testing, it delivers authentic 200A character across funk, soul, and contemporary production contexts. At…

Rhodes Vari-Amp [WiN]

Rhodes Vari-Amp represents character plugin philosophy maturity through comprehensive preamp/amplifier/microphone options and dual-module flexibility. After three weeks of testing, it delivers universal vintage warmth across diverse mixing contexts. At $89.95–$124.95,…

Sonic Projects Stringer [WiN-MAC]

Sonic Projects' Stringer represents paraphonic design philosophy understanding through hybrid sample/synthesis architecture and divide-down oscillator authenticity. After three weeks of testing, it delivers exceptional 1970s string machine character combined with…

Sonic Projects OP-X PRO-3 [WiN-MAC]

Sonic Projects' OP-X PRO-3 represents emulation philosophy maturity through circuit-level voice board architecture and sophisticated modulation matrix. After three weeks of testing, it delivers authentic Oberheim character combined with digital…

Aberrant DSP Cataclysm [WiN]

Cataclysm is a signal destruction machine from a paranoid time. Inspired by malfunctioning test equipment, illegal wiretaps, and classic analog hardware, Cataclysm brings chaotic circuitry into the digital age.

Synthogy Ivory 3 [WiN]

Synthogy Ivory 3 represents virtual piano paradigm maturity through RGB engine synthesis of sampling authenticity and modeling responsiveness. After three weeks of testing, it delivers unprecedented expressivity and authentic concert…