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    Moog Mariana

    Software Bass Synthesizer

    Moog’s new bass soft synth goes deep. Really deep...

    Reviews . Mar 2024
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    FabFilter Twin 3

    Software Synthesizer

    FabFilter go back to their roots with a brand‑new version of their Twin soft synth.

    Reviews May 2023
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    Dreamtonics Synthesizer V

    Software Vocal Synthesizer

    Can Dreamtonics really deliver a session singer in software?

    Reviews Mar 2023
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    Dawesome Novum

    Software Synthesizer

    Dawesome’s Novum is a granular synthesizer with a multi‑layered approach to sound design.

    Reviews Jan 2023
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    Native Instruments Komplete 14

    Software Instruments & Effects Collection

    Does the latest iteration of NI’s Komplete music production suite provide all the tools you need?

    Reviews Dec 2022
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    Arturia V Collection 9

    Software Instruments

    Arturia’s mighty V Collection continues to grow and improve.

    Reviews Nov 2022
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    Lunacy Audio Cube

    Software Synthesizer

    Lunacy Audio take a different approach to in‑the‑box sound design.

    Reviews Jun 2022
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    Roland Juno-60

    Software Synthesizer

    Does Roland’s software Juno 60 capture the magic of the original?

    Reviews May 2021
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    Steinberg Backbone

    Drum Re-synthesizer Software

    Drum re‑synthesizer instrument or sound designer’s new best friend?

    Reviews Mar 2021
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    SoundMorph Dust

    Synthesizer & Effect Plug-in

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

    Reviews Dec 2020
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    Audio Damage Continua

    Synthesizer Plug-in

    Continua is a three-oscillator, twin-filter analogue-style synthesizer plug‑in for Mac, Windows and iOS, and there's even an experimental Linux build too.

    Reviews Aug 2020
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    Softube: Modelling Hardware In Software

    Oscar Öberg, Arvid Rosén & Niklas Odelholm

    Ever wondered how plug-in companies recreate classic outboard gear in your DAW? We take a peek into Softube's modelling lab to find out.

    Music Business Jun 2019
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    Polyverse I Wish

    Formats: Mac & PC VST, AAX & RTAS; Mac AU

    I Wish is a granular synthesis plug-in that uses incoming MIDI notes to play very short loops of audio.

    Reviews Jul 2016
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    KV331 Audio SynthMaster

    Software Synthesizer

    SynthMaster might seem like an ambitious name, but then SynthMaster is an ambitious synth...

    Reviews Mar 2016
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    Plug-in Boutique Carbon Electra

    Formats: Mac & PC VST; Mac AU

    Question: What’s the difference between Carmen Electra and Carbon Electra? Answer: One is a glamour model and performer, the other is a four-oscillator subtractive synth that will work as a plug-in within your DAW.

    Reviews Dec 2015
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    Muse Research Receptor 2 Pro Max

    Virtual Instrument & Plug-in Hosting System

    The Receptor lets you use VST plug-ins without a computer. How does V2 improve on the original?

    Reviews Jun 2010
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    FabFilter Twin 2 • Timeless 2 • Volcano 2

    Effects & Synth Plug-ins [Mac & PC]

    FabFilters powerful plug-in suite brings us advanced modulation possibilities, filters with multiple personalities, and plenty of overdrive.

    Reviews Apr 2010
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    Digidesign Hybrid & Music Production Toolkit

    Analogue-style Synth & Plug-in Bundle For Pro Tools

    What could be more tempting than a sweet-sounding virtual analogue synth? How about that same synth bundled with a bunch of high-quality plug-ins targeted at music production?

    Reviews Jun 2006
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    Plug-in Folder February 2006

    3 New Plug-ins

    We test another group of hot plug-ins: Universal Audio Dimension D • Ugo Rez, Texture, String Theory & Motion • TC Electronic VSS3 Stereo Source Reverb.

    Reviews Feb 2006
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    RPCX Blue

    VST 2.0 & AU Synth Plug-in [Mac/PC]

    Sound designer Rob Papen may be best known to you as the man behind amazing sounds for the Access Virus or Alesis Andromeda. Now he's moved into producing software-based synths of his own. So how good is it?

    Reviews Jan 2006
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    Camel Space & DVR2

    Plug-in Folder

    We test two hot new plug-ins: Camel Audio's Camel Space (PC VST & Mac OS X AU) and TC Electronic's DVR2 (Mac/PC Powercore).

    Reviews Nov 2005

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