Clav Pro is a new virtual instrument from Rhodes that recreates the sound and performance characteristics of a vintage clavinet, while extending the original design with modern editing and processing options.
The instrument joins the Rhodes software lineup alongside Anthology, Pianology, and the V8 series. It is designed for studio and live use, providing detailed control over the instrument’s tone, pickup configuration, dynamics, amplification, and effects processing within a plugin environment.
Features:
Software recreation of a classic electromechanical clavinet
Detailed sampled sound engine
Pickup selection and blending controls
Adjustable tonal and dynamic response parameters
Integrated amplifier and speaker simulation
Built-in effects processing
Preset management system
User-editable sound customization
Standalone and plugin operation
Compatible with modern DAW workflows
Supports MIDI performance and automation
Available for macOS and Windows systems
Audio Unit plugin support
VST3 plugin support
AAX plugin support
14-day trial version available through Rhodes software products platform
Rhodes Clav Pro is available now for macOS and Windows for $89.95 USD (normally $129.95).
Synthesist Tim Exile shared this preview of Karst – a digital modular for composing with systems.
What’s In Karst:
A growing suite of built-in instruments & FX — new instruments added every week
A node editor for conjuring your own instruments from scratch
An Event Core in every instrument — hand-roll generative algorithms without wrestling event scheduling or polyphony
Dice everywhere: small or large variations depending on how hard you roll
Locks & scoping: protect dialled-in instruments while you wreak havoc on the rest
Cableless patching that autoconnects — and link wires when you want elaborate cross-modulation
Glitch-free audio engine: build live without interrupting audio or clock
Cloud-synced, with system history for composition or archaeology
Karst is available now as a private beta for £69 (normally £99). Beta users get full access to the desktop browser version today and the standalone app and plugin when it launches in Q4 2026.
VAPolyEnsemble is part of RT Music Software’s VAPoly synthesizer lineup for Apple platforms. The instrument combines polyphonic synthesis with integrated sequencing, effects processing, MIDI support, audio export, and Audio Unit Extension (AUv3) compatibility.
Like other recent VAPoly instruments, it is designed to operate as both a standalone application and an AUv3 plugin, allowing use within compatible iOS and macOS hosts.
Features:
Polyphonic synthesizer architecture
Standalone operation for iPhone, iPad, and Mac
Audio Unit Extension (AUv3) support
Integrated piano-roll sequencer
Parameter automation editing
Multi-clip pattern workflow
Built-in effects processing
MIDI input and output support
Bluetooth MIDI support
Ableton Link support
Audio export functionality
iCloud Drive project storage
Support for external MIDI controllers
Compatibility with iPhone, iPad, and Mac platforms
VAPolyEnsemble is available now through Apple’s App Store ecosystem for iPhone, iPad, and Mac for $5.99 USD.
