The order in which you add plugins can make a significant difference to the effect they have on your sound. Joe Albano explains why, and how to avoid getting it wrong.
UAD brings yet more goodies to the table with its latest 9.3 software update. Matt Vanacoro tests it out and lets you know how he got on with these new and varied plug-ins.
Some virtual instruments cover fields you've never even heard of, and that is certainly the case with Fluffy Audio's Rinascimento. Let it open your eyes and ears to new possibilities...
Oscillators are at the heart of many kinds of synthesized sound. In this video you'll see how they can be tweaked to make better pads, or indeed many other types of patch.
How does the new FabFilter Pro-R, a natural-sounding reverb with musical controls and a unique Decay Rate EQ, perform? Check out the features, watch the video and download the trial to find out.
Audified's MixChecker is one of those plug-ins you thought you wouldn't need... but will find incredibly useful. Today's free 1.1 update brings some extra useful features and functions.
Heavyocity have announced the release of their first audio effects plugin. Punish is a mixing effect inspired by vintage analog focusing on compression, saturation, transients, EQ and limiting.
Watch iZotope's Neutron in action. This AskAudio Mixing & Mastering MasterClass features Lead Product Specialist Evan Allen mixing a Track with Neutron.
Good news for FL Studio users. Version 12.4 sees the release of two brand new plug-ins plus a tidy bunch of new features and innovative support for FL Studio Mobile!
Reverbical is an inspiring sounding reverb with some innovative features like morphing between presets. Noah Pred puts it to the test in this shimmering review.
Actor, singer, producer, musician Tony Vincent talks to us and shares his thoughts on singing the songs of David Bowie, his studio setup, his favorite vocal compressor and the art of performance.
Logic expert Joe Albano shares his expertise on the science of modulation and shows you how Logic's effects can be used to add movement and interest to any sound.Â
Audified have updated their popular U73b compressor plug-in to add several new features, including external side-chaining. Will the enhancements entice current and new users to jump onboard?
Audified have released version 2 of their truly excellent U73b Compressor plug-in which faithfully emulates a rare classic German hardware compressor/limiter which sounds great on many sources.
The new Greg Wells ToneCentric mixing plugin may have a super simple interface... we're talking a single knob... but there's an incredible amount of potential processing for your sounds inside.
Following on from their award-winning Stylus RMX, Trilian and Omnisphere, Spectrasonics have set their sights on making the ultimate instrument for keyboard players. Is Keyscape better than expected?