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The Best Filter Plugins: Creative Software Filtering Tools

17 Apr in Studio

Need more creativity in your tracks? These tools can manipulate your sounds in innovative new ways! This list of the best filter plugins will change your life (or at least your songs).

iZotope Equinox: Your new Reverb for Audio Post and Music Production

17 Apr in Deals, Studio

With iZotope Equinox, you have a flexible, high-quality reverb plugin designed for music and post production with immersive capabilities.

Ableton Note 1.3 Adds MIDI Editor at Last

03 Apr in Studio

Update 1.3 finally brings a MIDI editor to Ableton Note. It also gets 16 Pitches from Move. Is it finally time to download the iOS app?

Vengeance-Sound Avenger 2.4: Major Update with Phase Puncher, Custom Arps and More!

25 Mar in Synths

Avenger 2.4 brings custom ARP, new FX, and more control over envelopes - a powerful sound design update.

Polyverse Filterverse: The Ultimate Multi-Filter Plugin for Creative Sound Design

05 Feb in Studio

From subtle to radical, Polyverse Filterverse turns any sound into crazy sound design with 25 filters and innovative modulations.

Classic FM Synthesis: Yamaha DX7 Alternatives

03 Feb in Synths

Want to build classic FM sounds from the 1980s and beyond? Here are some of the best Yamaha DX7 Alternatives to take you to FM heaven.

Software Deals: Big Discounts on Brainworx, IK Multimedia, Cherry Audio & More

14 Jan in Studio, Guitar, Synths

In this week’s edition of Software Deals, you can score some big discounts on Brainworx, IK Multimedia, Cherry Audio, Plugin Alliance, and more.

Tops and Flops: Highlights of the Week

04 Jan in Studio, Synths, Tech

In this week's edition of Tops and Flops, we'll discuss the most exciting and entertaining stories, and a few other gems I've found online.

The Best FM Synths for your Music Production Setup

16 Dec 2024 in Synths

Looking for a way to get into FM synthesis? We've selected some of the best FM synths with both sound design and song-creation tools.

Minimoog Plugins: Nostalgia On Tap

09 Dec 2024 in Synths

Which Minimoog plugins are best to recreate the sound of this legendary analogue synth? We look at some of the top emulations available.

Steinberg Cubase 14 Arrives with an Array of New Features

Steinberg Cubase 14: A Music Production Powerhouse

28 Nov 2024 in Studio, Deals

Until December 11, you can get over 15% discount on all versions of Steinberg Cubase music production software with deals on upgrades too.

Intellijel Cascadia: semi-modular synthesizer - our review!

Intellijel Cascadia: On Sale & Reviewed

14 Nov 2024 in Synths, Deals

We review Intellijel Cascadia - a semi-modular sound design power house. East Coast meets West Coast, patching meets playing. What did we think and on sale now!

The Film Composer Starter Kit: Start Scoring to Picture

04 Nov 2024 in Studio

Creating music for films, series, and games requires a certain skill set and the right set of tools. Here's the Film Composer Starter Kit.

Techno Beats in Ableton Live Made Easy!

01 Nov 2024 in Drums, Studio, Synths

Building your own techno beats sounds pretty straightforward at first. Here are a few tips and tricks to add even more groove!

Scrooge by Neutral Labs: A Synthesizer for the Creative Destruction of Analog Sounds

30 Oct 2024 in Synths

Scrooge delivers an organic and extraordinary sonic palette - perfect for sound design, experimental soundscapes and industrial sounds.

9 unusual Plugins: Different Workflows, outlandish Sounds

05 Jul 2024 in Studio

There are so many plugins out there, but some really stand out due to their unique concepts. From unusual plugins for synths to effects, there's something for everyone!