Audio Production Publications

Friday 27 March will mark Dynamic Range Day 2026, the annual day of online activity that was started in 2010 by mastering engineer Ian Shepherd.

EastWest have announced the upcoming release of a new virtual drum instrument that combines a wealth of drum samples with exclusive groove programming by legendary hitmaker Jimmy Jam.

The latest version of Steinberg’s post-production-focused DAW has just arrived, and comes packed with new dialogue editing, sound design and mixing tools, as well as improved automation, simplified multi-channel managements and more. 

Designed specifically for composers working on fantasy TV, film and game scores, Sonuscore’s latest library brings together a collection of vocal phrases sung in an improvised fantasy language. 

Iconic Instruments’ new tape-emulation plug-in boasts a flexible set of controls that have been designed with modern productions in mind. 

Previously limited to preset management only, EHXport App now presents all of the Oceans Abyss’ controls and settings in a dedicated software editor with a user-friendly GUI.

The MPC Sample draws its inspiration from the likes of the MPC60, and allows users to sample, chop and arrange beats anywhere with no computer required. 

ALM/Busy Circuits’ range of Eurorack modules has just been expanded with a versatile new modulation tool and a compact FM synth voice. 

Transcription Studio can run as a DAW plug-in or standalone application, and promises to make it easier than ever for professional and hobbyist musicians alike to document and communicate even the most complex of musical ideas.

The latest release from BOOM Library comes packed with production-ready exterior ambiences that capture the distinct acoustic character of autumn. 

Synchron Woodwinds, Synchron Strings Pro and Synchron Duality Strings (Colors) have just gained some new capabilities, and the updates come alongside a new limited-time promotion across VSL’s woodwind libraries. 

The latest release from Best Service brings together a selection of string, wind and percussion instruments that promise to take users “into the sound worlds of past civilizations”.

The MPG (Music Producers Guild) have announced the launch of a brand-new honour that will recognise music projects that deliver meaningful social and cultural impact through the craft and collaboration of music production.

To accompany his words in SOS April 2026’s Mix Rescue, Ian Shepherd has created a video where he demonstrates the difference between new and original masters of the same album. 

Sound Magic have announced the launch of a comprehensive virtual drum instrument that’s been designed to cater to everything from music production to film scoring and game audio.