Plug-ins

I can't find an all-pass filter plug-in in Logic, or an obvious freeware — can you recommend anything?

In the review of LUFS Meter in June 2018 [you can read the review here:www...

I’d like to start using the very helpful Schwa Schope multi-analysis plug-in within Cubase Pro 9. If I would like to assess the frequency spectrum of, for example, the kick and bass guitar tracks, how should I set up the routing?

A directory of all media pages that hold the associated media files for April 2016 audio examples.

The effects of recording to tape seem to be very subtle, with the so-called 'warmth' appearing to be largely due to the soft-saturation characteristics of the tape itself and other non-linear components in the signal chain.

I'm looking for any VST freeware that can really do for amp distortion what convolution reverbs can do for sound reflection...

There are loads of freeware plug‑ins floating around out there now, so I find I'm getting swamped by choices. One site I ...

Are all convolution reverbs the same? I'm looking to get a decent reverb for my Pro Tools rig, and there seems to be lots...

There can't be many Pro Tools users left who have not had to invest in an iLok key in order to run their favourite plug-ins. But did you know that you can insure, transfer and even buy and sell iLok plug-in licences electronically? Find out more...

The new Tiger AUPitch plug-in promises better pitch-shifting performance, but does it deliver in practice?

I've recently started using the Antares Auto-Tune plug-in (version 3), and I need help! Even when using the plug-in's Automatic mode, I can't get a good sound out of it — the corrected voice sounds 'warbly' and fake. Can you offer any advice?

Filters are at the heart of many of the weirder sequencer plug-ins, so here we check out what each one has to offer, and how you can obtain weird and wonderful sounds for your mixes.

Although delay can be one of the most simple studio effects, software delay plug-ins often provide a bewildering array of options. So we take a look at what all the sliders and switches do, and provide advice on how best to use them.

The flexibility of the effects assignment in modern MIDI + Audio sequencers (DAWs) can be daunting, so here's some advice on how to sort out the routing and order of your plug-ins for common recording and mixing tasks.