While there aren’t many synths that are better than the fan favourite, beloved Serum, there are a few good picks (that are free) that match the quality of it. We personally use Serum in everything, and would never replace it, but if you don’t have the budget for it, we understand. In this article, we’ll …
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Despite the growing popularity of digital music production, the desire for analog equipment’s unique warmth and character remains strong. Unfortunately, traditional analog synthesizers often come with a steep price tag, making them inaccessible to many. Thankfully, there are numerous VST plugins that simulate vintage analog synth sounds, giving producers the opportunity to achieve that iconic …
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If you want to refine the pitch and tone of your music recordings, auto-tune plugins are essential tools for both artists and music producers. These plugins can fix inaccuracies in pitch, improve vocal performances, and add creative effects. So, we’ve hand-picked the best auto-tune plugins, using our 8 years of experience in the music industry. By the …
The 1176 is a FET compressor that’s been a key component in hit after hit for the last 50 years. You might use it on drums and vocals already, but are you getting the most out of it? If you’re not using it for parallel compression, the answer is no. But don’t worry, that’s about …
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Parallel compression, also known as “New York compression,” is a powerful technique used by audio engineers to add depth and impact to their mixes. With parallel compression, a duplicate copy of the original audio signal is heavily compressed, often using high ratios and fast attack times, and blended back in with the uncompressed signal. This …
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Compression is one of the most valuable tools in your VST plugin arsenal. It has a variety of applications in music production and can be utilized to level out vocal performances, thicken drums, improve guitar tone, make bass sound tighter, and add considerable impact to sounds. With so many different compressors on the market, all …
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Compression is the process of evening out the loudest and softest parts of an audio signal. While it sounds fairly simple, there are various circuitries that these principles are based on, which make the results sound gritty, aggressive, colourful or transparent and polished. With the variety of compressor plugins available today, it can be difficult …
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Compressor plugins are used on bass to control the dynamic range and decibel level of the bass in a mix. They help to balance the volume of the bass with the other elements in the mix, increase sustain, and support other instruments well, while still retaining the unique punch, which characterizes a bassline. Compressors also …
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