With HEAVIER™, Otto Audio is releasing its seventh plugin. The Guitar Amp Sim combines three functions in one: amp sim transformer (for hot-rodding existing amp simulations), IR loader and doubler.

Several companies have released updates for their plugins: Bogren Digital - IRDX Studio v1.1.0, Audio Assault - Fried STEVENS v2, RigBrowser 3.0, 15 free Reason devices.

PolyChrome DSP has released 2 new plugins tailored for modern, heavy-metal-oriented guitarists: KillGate+ and HyperTune METAL V2.

Saint Mike DSP has developed three guitar amp simulations so far. Now they're adding a bass amp simulation called Abyssos Bass Amp. This plugin is available in both a free and a Pro version.

Noise Trip from England has released its first guitar plugin: Drive Collection. This all-in-one plugin includes 16 classic, modern and rare overdrive effects.