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Thomas Brett’s book offers a deep philosophical analysis of the various creative inspirations, ideas and processes involved in producing electronic music...
Pluralis allows for the creation of effects that are not possible with conventional delays.
The very affordable Tensol is a curious little effects plug‑in that combines granular delay processing with a resonator that’s been modelled on a string under tension.
David Kosten’s first commercial Atmos project was an immersive mix of one of the greatest albums of all time. No pressure...
We look at the processes that can add harmonic content to a sound, for subtle warmth or radical transformation.
Still wary of subscriptions? Avid’s new PlayCell sample player might change your mind...
As electret condenser mics have internal preamps, do non‑electret condensers also have built‑in preamps?
When using a mono-making plug-in, is there a range of transition that sees stereo signals gradually taper into mono?
We explain how to create MIDI string arrangements that don’t sound like MIDI string arrangements!
Rating: ***** 5/5 Stars. This hybrid/organic strings toolkit is a follow‑up to the company’s excellent Sunset Strings.
Rating: ***** 5/5 Stars. Looking for contemporary tribal and warrior percussion? Elements Cinematic Rhythms combines over 100 single instruments, hundreds of loops, an impressive collection of multi‑presets, internal sequencing, mic options and effects.
Rating: ***** 5/5 Stars. Hemisphere is simply gorgeous, with a varied range of carefully curated sound sources, additional effects, and some unique features.
Rating: **** 4/5 Stars. If you have a liking for the unconventional in your virtual instruments, then Cinematique Instruments should be on your radar.
As a traditional bus compressor, this plug‑in sounds great — but there’s much more to it than that!
Sound Particles have placed 3D audio at the heart of their new soft synth.
A new Soundtoys plug‑in is always an event, and SuperPlate is their first release in over five years. Just how super is it?
In Studio One, Multi Instruments are your fast track to powerful synth layers and splits.
South African musician and producer Ross Dorkin has diligently cultivated his career as a producer and engineer specialising in spatial audio composition with Dolby Atmos, alongside his work as an artist.
The latest in UJAM’s Finisher series aims to give your risers, impacts and transitions a boost.
One of my favourite musical sounds ever is the unscripted, unplanned, impossible‑to‑replicate sound of an orchestra setting up for a session.