New Releases · The watch list

Just dropped.

Everything new worth a look — flagged the moment it lands, with a one-line first impression and a full review to follow.

June 2026

A new wavetable engine and a slicker browser. First impressions: the best Pigments yet.

FabFilter's compressor gets a transient-shaping mode. Early verdict: predictably excellent.

Multi-machine tape emulation with a clever wow/flutter section. We're a week into testing.

May 2026

u-he's lean, fast synth gets a new modulation matrix. Scored 8.6 →

The "magic" auto-EQ returns with M/S processing. Divisive, but undeniably effective. Scored 8.3 →