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Outside the big-hitter sample library/virtual instrument developers, there are a whole host of smaller, indie-style developers doing their best to compete, either by offering something unique or accessibly priced. Folio Bass is one such product...
Most of the music tech software and gear we use has some concept of recording and reproducing parameter changes. We take a tour of Reason’s extensive automation facilities.
Large and complex orchestral libraries have their place, but most of the time all that many of us need is a simple-to-use product that won’t fill our hard drives with samples that may never see action...
Featuring the vocals of Clara Sorace in three different sets of vocal presets, Zero-G’s Electro Virtual Instrument library also includes a sizeable collection of instrument sounds: synths, guitars, leads, pads, drums, drum loops and various sound effects‑style groupings.
This update on a popular sE design offers improved specs at a familiar price.
Last month I wrote about techniques for handling narration in Studio One, but I did not mention a tool that...
The Sequential Prophet X combines analogue and sample-based synthesis in one enormously ambitious and flexible instrument.
Established in 2012, Art & Music was founded by Milan-born record producer, musician, pianist, DJ, sound engineer and label manager Bruno Carlo Oggioni, who as an artist also goes by the name of Dr Shiver.
Brush up on your listening skills, as we dissect more hits from a recording and production perspective. This month: Mabel, Big Shaq, Eminem (feat. Joyner Lucas) and our classic mix is Petula Clark 'Downtown' (1965).
Waverazor offers an aggressive take on waveshaping synthesis and some seriously deep editing.
“...in a big band arrangement the goal is not simply to play the song with a big band, it’s to imagine something unique with it.”
With full control and recall via a plug-in or the front panel, this hardware EQ promises full integration in a modern DAW-based setup.
Universal Audio’s new Apollo X range sees the company pull out all the stops to best the competition — have they succeeded?
With waveforms on screen now the norm, how do the visually impaired navigate audio production?
CenterOne v2 adds a new Center Width control which varies what is counted as belonging to the ‘centre’ component by the algorithm...
Originally best known for their large-format mixing consoles, Harrison have been diversifying in recent years, launching a range of inexpensive cross-platform plug-ins under the AVA sub-brand. We explore their equaliser designed specifically for mastering applications.
Superchord from LMDSP is a plug-in that takes the concept of piano-string sympathetic resonance as a starting point for an incredibly versatile range of riotously creative effects.
The new Nectar Elements plug-in uses artificial intelligence to help you craft a polished vocal sound. Operation is simplicity itself, but what goes on behind the scenes is actually very sophisticated...
The baby of Unity’s rock-themed monitors might be small, but its low-frequency performance is seriously impressive.
The Treadstone packs a lot of analogue synth into a very small box.