Posts with tag daw-plugins

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.

News | Dec 18, 2018 by Hollin Jones

Try to get any work done with these retro arcade games flashing away in your DAW - we challenge you!

Review | Dec 12, 2018 by Hollin Jones

Native's new A Series of Komplete Kontrol keyboards have many of the features of the S series, but at a price that may surprise you. Hollin Jones took the smallest sibling, the A25, for a spin.

Review | Dec 08, 2018 by Hollin Jones

Enhance and expand your sounds with this multi-talented effect plugin that beats with the heart of a synth. Hollin Jones explored the many capabilities of Devious Machines' Texture. Enhance and expand

Tutorial | Dec 07, 2018 by Hollin Jones

Sidechain compression is quick and easy to set up in FL Studio 20. Here's how you can use it to get that classic pumping effect for basses and pads.

News | Dec 05, 2018 by Hollin Jones

Model multiple different types of gear to give your tracks the unique sound of hardware, all without leaving the digital domain. Here's what you need to know about REAMP Audio Gear Modeler.

News | Nov 30, 2018 by Rounik Sethi

Elektron are adding more features to Overbridge 2.0. This time we have an Analog Heat plugin which includes some very cool integration right inside your DAW.

News | Nov 29, 2018 by Hollin Jones

Pro-Q 3 adds the ability to switch any of its 24 bands to Dynamic EQ mode, with a simple, elegant workflow. Here's what you need to know about FabFilter's latest mixing plug-in.

News | Nov 27, 2018 by Hollin Jones

A hybrid synth that combines FM and subtractive synthesis, Flow Motion comes with over 1000 presets, 4 oscillators and is on sale for just $39 for a limited time.

Tutorial | Nov 21, 2018 by Rich Tozzoli

Not everyone has access to a big studio, but by choosing the right plugins you can make any drum sessions sound bigger and punchier. Read on to see and hear how it's done.

Review | Nov 19, 2018 by Matt Vanacoro

Delay and modulation effects are a staple of almost any production, even if they might not seems so at first. Here are five essential delay and mod plugs you can try today.