Luftrum has announced Vangelis for Omnisphere 3, a new version of one of their most popular soundsets that has been updated for Omnisphere 3.
Originally released in 2022, it has now been enhanced for Omnisphere 3, with updated effects, new patches, handpicked Mutations, and custom Velvet Verb presets.
Audio Demos:
Vangelis For Omnisphere 3 is available now for $39. It’s a free update for existing owners.
Today, AIR Music Tech has introduced IONA, a new virtual instrument that they describe as “a faithful recreation of the legendary SH-101 synthesizer.”
They say that Iona preserves the unmistakable 101 character, while expanding on the original’s designe with a modern 128-step pattern sequencer, intuitive graphical editor, and seamless integration across standalone MPC, MPC Desktop, and DAW environments.
“Iona captures the classic 101 tone we all know and love, then opens it up with a deeper sequencer and workflow refinements that fit today’s production styles,” says AIR’s Neal Gustafson. “Whether you’re sketching on MPC or finishing a track in your DAW, it’s the same instrument—and the same sound—everywhere.”
Features:
Sound Engine –
“Authentic” 101 oscillator section with Pulse, Sawtooth, Sub, and Noise sources
VCO pitch range and modulation controls faithful to the original
Pulse-width modulation via LFO, Envelope, or manual slider
BPM-syncable LFO with 9 waveform shapes
Filter & Modulation
Classic resonant filter with cutoff and resonance controls
Filter envelope, LFO, and keyboard tracking
ADSR envelope assignable to VCA
Portamento and customizable pitch bender controls
Sequencing & Performance
128-step pattern sequencer with classic 101 workflow
Transpose/shift functions and graphical editor
Integrated arpeggiator for expanded creative possibilities
Seamless MPC and DAW integration
Effects & Presets
Onboard FX section: Lo-Fi, Delay, Reverb, and 3-Band EQ
100+ factory presets for instant inspiration
Five visual skins (grey, red, blue, white, yellow) saved per-preset
Iona is available now, with an intro price through November 22, 2025 of $59 (normally $149).
Morphor has announced that the ECHON 6 the world’s first polyphonic synthesizer based around BBD (Bucket-Brigade Delay) resonators — is now available to pre-order.
Each of its six voices features a discrete BBD delay-line resonator that tracks the keyboard, producing organic overtones and complex harmonic depth. The Morphor ECHON 6 will generate anything from plucked and bowed strings, to leads and basses, to big pads and evolving soundscapes.
Other features include comprehensive multi-timbral capabilities, a 9×32 modulation matrix, an analog signal path and a one-knob-per-function design.
The ECHON 6 is scheduled to ship in early February 2026; pre-orders are open for the first batch, with a MSRP (Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price) of €2,295.00 (including VAT).