Posts with tag daw-plugins

Tutorial | Jan 21, 2019 by Matt Vanacoro

In this head to head shootout, Matt Vanacoro pits his native plugs against DSP-powered models to see how the sound quality and CPU requirements compare.

News | Jan 15, 2019 by Hollin Jones

This unusual new softsynth has multiple sequencers, DJ-style effects pads and is available through a very generous pricing arrangement. Here's the details.

Review | Jan 12, 2019 by Jay Asher

A solid set of orchestral instruments and articulations for use in your productions, all for under $150? Jay Asher wonders if it can be true...

News | Jan 11, 2019 by Hollin Jones

If you have ever wondered just how many plug-ins your Windows PC can handle, you'll be happy to learn that the number is about to go up. Way up. Here's how it's going to happen.

News | Jan 11, 2019 by Hollin Jones

For a limited time, you have the chance to get classic console plug-ins when you purchase any new UAD-2 DSP Accelerator '" up to a $1,196 value.

Review | Jan 10, 2019 by Matt Vanacoro

This collection of classic synths for Kontakt gives you a wealth of easy sonic options, and all for under $30. Matt Vanacoro reckons you'd be crazy to pass it up...

News | Jan 10, 2019 by Hollin Jones

Members of the Plug-In Collective community can get free access to these two software tools from 10th January through 7th March. Here's how to get the deal.

News | Jan 09, 2019 by Hollin Jones

Using the same engine as the company's commercial products, Piano One has over a million free downloads to date, and counting. Grab version 5 here.

Editorial | Dec 29, 2018 by Hollin Jones

It's not all about instruments - the FX and accessories you choose for your studio can transform it and help make your tracks sound even better. Here are the best released in 2018.

Editorial | Dec 28, 2018 by Hollin Jones

Kontakt-based instruments just keep getting better, and 2018 saw some of the most ambitious and great-sounding releases ever. Here are the boldest and best Kontakt instruments of the year.

Editorial | Dec 27, 2018 by Hollin Jones

2018 saw a raft of updates and new releases, from emulations of vintage gear to new and totally unique soft synthesizers. There's never been a better time to make music with virtual synths.

Tutorial | Dec 22, 2018 by Matt Vanacoro

Native and powered plug-ins trade off price and power in different ways - but which system is right for you? In part one of this guide, Matt Vanacoro explains the pros and cons of each.

News | Dec 21, 2018 by Hollin Jones

BandLab has experienced massive growth in user numbers in its relatively short history. Now it's passed 5 million, with more new stuff in the pipeline...

Review | Dec 19, 2018 by Matt Vanacoro

You may not have heard of the original Voyetra Eight, but Matt Vanacoro thinks you'll still love UVI's faithful recreation, the PX V8. Here's why.

News | Dec 19, 2018 by Hollin Jones

With 250GB sounds, 70 studio quality effects and much more, SampleTank 4 is IK's biggest workstation release to date. Here's everything that's new.