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Yet another delay plug‑in — just what the world needs, right? While you’d be forgiven for thinking that, a few minutes’ experimentation with Analog Drift might well change your mind.
We invited five top mix engineers to share some of the key ‘aha’ moments in their mixing journey, and to offer advice for those who’ve recently embarked on their own.
Those familiar with my reviews might have sussed by now that, when describing multifunctional modules, I do my level best...
The debut module from Cutlasses Instruments is a tape‑style looper based around an ingeniously simple idea — instead of having one playhead, the Gloop has four!
Another swish‑looking module from RYK Modular. The Envy Machine is a four‑channel, five‑function modulation generator for Eurorack.
Overloud’s amp emulation has been treated to new features and a facelift.
I saw some crimped XLR connectors available online, and I wondered what the advantages are of soldered connections over crimped?
Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 Stars. Bones is a ‘super sample pack’ containing over 400 loops, 800+ one‑shot samples and more than 100 drum stems.
Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 Stars. Actual angels who do vocal session work are hard to come by but Ethera Gold Odyssey can get you wonderfully close.
Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 Stars. This all‑in‑one library from Spitfire Audio brings together a broad range of orchestral textures in one easy‑to‑use package.
Transform your samples into soundscapes with Soniccouture’s new software instrument.
Subtle issues with the frequency balance can stop mixes from translating well to different listening systems. We offer a couple of suggestions that can help.
Speed up your S1 session navigation with these pro‑user tips.
Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ 4/5 Stars. With the Iremia series, Bunker Samples get quiet, intimate, and very close to a solo viola and cello.
Ever wished you could process each of your six strings differently? With the SubSix, you can...
Already movers and shakers in Melbourne/Naarm’s musical underground, producer Kuya Neil and rapper Teether began collaborating in late 2020.
Vanguard’s new stereo mic is an exclusive tribute to an even more exclusive original.
This new ARA2 plug‑in aims to make aligning doubles and backing vocal stacks a breeze.
If you like things to be as uncomplicated as possible, Logic Pro’s Sampler fits the bill nicely.
With its many‑band approach, Punch is smarter than your average transient shaper.