Plug-ins

Could this clever, labour‑saving plug‑in change the way you mix drums?

McDSP’s analogue plug‑in platform can now replicate the complex dynamic behaviour of tape.

Based on the vintage SPL Machine Head hardware digital rack unit, which was an early attempt to replicate the effects of recording to analogue tape, MBS MixHead plug‑in aims to capture the subtle sound‑massaging capabilities of the original.

Universal Audio’s vast plug‑in range majors on licensed emulations of hardware products. Many of these represent...

Want to add power, energy and excitement to a source? Kraftur can help...

Along with various other improvements, version 6 of this labour‑saving plug‑in brings ARA2 support to Pro Tools users.

Ever wanted to blend the characteristics of two different sounds? Morph Pro makes that easy.

This desktop version of Loudness Penalty does more than tell you how much streaming services will turn down your tracks!

This compressor aims to provide assertive yet transparent control over vocals and more.

Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ 4/5 Stars. DreamWaves is based on the sounds of electric pianos that have been modified and processed to make them sound ambient, ethereal, lo‑fi — and in some instances mildly disturbing.

We check out the latest iteration of what arguably remains the most comprehensive audio repair software available.

Marketed under the United Plugins umbrella, Instant Audio’s BassRift is a split‑band processor designed to modify bass sounds (whether synth or guitar) in creative ways.

Available through United Plugins, Soundevice Digital’s Randomachine introduces adjustable random processing elements that can be useful in adding variation to an otherwise monotonous part.

The SP140 reverb is the first effect plug‑in from US company Iconic Instruments.

This innovative six‑band EQ plug‑in applies a little music theory to the humble equaliser.

Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 Stars. Described as a “percussive workstation”, OneShot comes with a large collection of acoustic and electronic sounds in over 200 presets to get you started.

Can it really be this quick and easy to tackle masking in your mix?

Spitfire’s first effects plug‑in captures the unique ambience of an iconic London studio: AIR Lyndhurst Hall.

Antares look to bring a little more harmony to their iconic pitch‑correction tool.

Strokes has evolved from a clever MIDI sequencer to a sophisticated and original instrument in its own right.

A much‑loved creative distortion plug‑in is back from its sabbatical, and it looks like the break has done it good!