Iris from iZotope is not your typical synth plug-in. In essence this resynthesizer is perfect for creating unique sonic textures others can only dream of! Hollin Jones gets designing sounds with it.
Which plug-ins are essentials when mastering your music? Mo Volans reveals his 10 essential mastering plug-ins'"some of which you might not have come across
If Santa makes music using software, I'm sure he'd stop mid-flight and look twice at the tasty bundles on offer from iZotope! And there's lots of bundles to choose from...
What makes a sound fat? You could say loud bass, but is that really all there is to it? Why is it that some synthesizers are massive and some sound thin? Darren Burgos explores the deeper synths.
R.A.M.S.E.S. (Rhythm And Motion Stereo Engine System) sounds complex. Basically XILS-Lab tell us this is a multi-effect plug-in designed to make digital synth sound analog.
A mastering engineer's instrument is a varied collection of hardware & software that brings out the best in any track. In this article Mo Volans shares 5 essential tips for mastering EDM or any genre.
FM Synthesis. It's been done already, right? Not according to Tone2 Audiosoftware who've released Nemesis, which they say takes FM Synthesis to the next level: NeoFM synthesis. Intrigued?
Hollin Jones thinks FabFilter's Pro-MB "is the most intuitive and powerful multiband compressor [he has] ever used." Find out what makes this compressor plugin shine in our review.
Featuring the Classic Fairchild 660 and 670 Tube Limiters, the Fairchild Collection Also Offers New Features For Modern Workflow Applications. And now available on the UAD plug-in and Apollo platform.
Been wondering what Softube's version 2.0 plug-ins can offer you? Well, of course, you'll know they are now AAX 64-bit compatible. Pro Tools 11 users rejoice! But, there's more improvements too.
When we first heard about Output Sounds new REV instrument with over 14GB of beautifully crafted reverse sounds, we were excited. Find out more about this glorious creation & watch the video below.
Fancy a bit of warmth this winter? 123creative.com have partnered with Pentode audio engineers released Vacuum tube triode warmer TRW-1. What does that mean for you? Read on to find out more.
Are classic analog synth sounds you've always wanted to achieve with software plug-ins really possible? Darren Burgos explores Spire by Reveal Sound and finds it is more than the sum of its parts.
iZotope's original Nectar plug-in gained a reputation as a one-stop-shop for vocal production. But will Nectar 2 be a sweet deal? Matt Loel T Hepworth dives deep inside.
Want to shake up your beat creation techniques? WaveDNA's Liquid Rhythm just received a major update with new tools that amongst other things can suggest new patterns in Ableton Live or standalone
Analog modular synthesis seems to be all the rage right now. And if you're looking for a plug-in to get tinkering in, AALTO could be right up your DAWs street. Noah Pred checks it out.
Glitch by Illformed used to be PC only... until version 2 was released! It was a popular plug-in for those looking to create esoteric rhythmic effects. So how does Glitch 2 perform? G.W tests it out.
From a young age, Rob Papen set himself up as a musical pioneer. First with his involvement with band Peru and then as a sound designer for hardware synths and his own popular plug-ins.
123Creative have released what they describe as an artistic octave/pitch-shifting reverb plug-in. If you're into experimental sounds and textures read their press release and download the demo!