Plug-ins

Though there’s only one main user control, VocalMint's audio path comprises a serial chain of three different types of compressor, and multiple behind‑the‑scenes parameters have been optimised specifically for vocal processing.

SoundMorph’s Dust takes an interplanetary approach to granular resynthesis.

Waves breathe a little freshness into the familiar.

Rating: **** 4/5 Stars. Moonglades provides the user with a modest number of distinctive sounds that can be modified to a limited but useful degree via very simple controls.

Developing a new plug‑in is never straightforward. We go behind the scenes to follow the process from idea to finished product.

If you loved Baby’s I Heart NY but wished it were more tweakable, you really should check out Parallel Aggressor.

IK’s latest modular processing suite brings a whole new meaning to the idea of ‘mixing in the box’.

QuickAG is a set of easy‑to‑use tools designed to polish the sound of acoustic guitars and similar stringed instruments...

If you regularly learn or transcribe songs from audio, deCoda might be just the helping hand you need.

Re‑Head aims to offer headphone users a loudspeaker‑like listening experience.

Not all algorithmic reverbs work in the same way.

If lush, smooth, shimmer reverb and freeze effects are your thing, look no further than ShimmerVerb.

Delving into multiband distortion territory, God Mode offers three types of overdrive that can be dialled in at the same time.

While capturing the sound of the original hardware and controls, IK have added several useful features that today's DAW user should appreciate.

Rating: **** 4/5 Stars. Built around a virtual eight-string guitar, Carbon offers a stylistic take on modern metal and rock.

Unisum boasts a unique array of advanced parameters, but achieving good results isn't as daunting as you might think.