Computer Music

Ever wanted to add some of that horn-like spice to your tracks? A virtual horn section may transfer your dream into reality

With a seismic change in plugin policy, one of the world’s most renowned audio companies hopes to spark your imagination… without hardware

Linking synths, acoustic orchestral instruments and nature in exciting new ways, this is a great new resource for pads and creative textures

If vintage kudos and retro styling appeal to you, the latest update from GForce Software may provide some contemporary inspiration too

A virtual drummer like no other, Playbeat 3 not only suggests rhythmic strategies, but opens an online ecosystem of creative sample sharing

Two of Loopcloud’s bespoke tools now stand alone as adept beat-builders and synthetic colour generators respectively

Is this for real? A MIDI controller without pads, keys, or even corners. Just bounce it, and watch out for your studio fish tank

Baby Audio is on a roll with its plugins, but can it crystallise its reputation with its latest algorithmic reverb? The answer’s crystal clear

Going Modular needn’t be all about the hardware and expense. We head for our desktop and grab a virtual cable or ten!

Individually, SSL’s Fusion HF Compressor and Fusion Violet EQ can add polish to your mixes, but used in tandem they can make your mixes

Saturation can be a fantastic tool for bringing sounds to life, but does this new offering from PSP have what it takes?

Wave Alchemy’s triple-pronged beat-making beast serves an enticing new way to sculpt your rhythms, with pro-sounding beats on-tap

Adopting an intimate persona, Spitfire’s latest sample-based suite pops iconic strings right inside legendary surroundings