Latest articles by Roland Schmidt
“Its versatility in use, coupled with huge levels of programmability, make it a must-have”: Cherry Audio Chroma review
If you’re after a colourful new synth, Cherry Audio has something that covers the whole spectrum. We look through the prism
“Provides enormous variety and tonal colour, applicable to a diverse set of musical placements”: EastWest Sounds Hollywood Strings 2
LA’s finest is back for a long-awaited cinematic sequel. We audition EastWest’s new string-based nod to tinseltown
“It makes complex time-based effects a total breeze”: Arturia EFX Motions review
Creating movement in your productions is a challenge, but it looks like multiple real-time EFX just got a whole lot easier
“Attractively priced and highly usable, it’s about as good as it gets for an orchestral library”: Spitfire Audio Spitfire Symphony Orchestra review
Harnessing the power of a full symphony orchestra just became even more affordable. We consider our next magnum opus
“This impressive bundle supplies extensive sonic interest”: Kilohearts + Expressive E Phase Plant Expressive Suite review
Take an award-winning synth, add a set of new MPE-controlled sounds, and the Expressive possibilities are endless
“A sizeable upgrade which goes a considerable way beyond basic pitch correction”: Antares Auto-Tune Pro 11 review
Thought pitch correction was merely about tuning adjustment? Antares might force you to rethink your tactics
How Logic 11's ChromaGlow can bring analogue-inspired drive and warmth to your Logic projects
Follow this step-by-step tutorial for Logic's new native saturation plugin, ChromaGlow
“A unique synthetic and vocal powerhouse”: Void and Vista Folds review
Don’t stare into the Void… seek inspiration from a new Vista. We unfold the latest from the London-based pioneers
“Plenty of capacity for creating pianistic soundscapes that are playable and inspirational”: UVI Aurora review
As UVI brings us the audio equivalent of the greatest natural show on earth, we go north-bound
How to separate stems with Logic 11's new Stem Splitter
Follow this step-by-step tutorial to dissect a stereo file
How to make Logic’s new AI-powered Session keyboard Player work for you
Get the best out of the Keyboard Player with this step-by-step tutorial
“Easy to use, with very desirable saturation-style effects”: Universal Audio Verve Analog Machines review
Want to add some verve to your mix? UA has just the plugin to help. We turn up the heat with some toasty virtual tech
“A retro-contemporary beats machine of the highest detail and calibre”: Cherry Audio CR-78 review
The drum machine with one foot in the past makes a welcome return to the future. We show the CR-78 a glimpse of 2024
“An enormously tempting proposition for anyone who enjoys the process and artistry of mixing”: Softube Console 1 Channel Mk III review
Adding some analogue feel to your DAW-life could now be a reality, but is Softube’s latest controller really the one? We swipe left
How to design a patch using a synth's built-in sequencer
Looking for a synth patch that does all of the rhythmic heavy lifting? BazilleCM has got your back…
How to build an LFO wobble bass
Patching LFO into your life doesn’t have to make you feel wobbly with BazilleCM's bottom end
“There is a weight and depth to the sound, which is sonically a cut above, as well as being incredibly authoritative”: SonicProjects OP-X PRO-3 review
We discover the new poly-plugin from SonicProjects, which pays homage to the big beasts from Oberheim
Program a sequencer-based drone with this free plugin
Continuing our deep-dive into the standout tools in our CM Plugin Suite, we shed some light on drone-making using BazilleCM’s sequencer section
Want to channel your inner Daft Punk? Here are 9 of the coolest vocal processing tools
Whether you're looking to apply some vintage vocoder to your track or to Prismize-up your vocal, this buyer's guide showcases the best plugins to consider – for everything from a vintage to a super-modern sound…
"It’s simple enough to create the perfect hard-tuned and harmonised effects within our DAW, providing you have the right software": How to harness hard-tuned vocals
That hard-tuned, robot-like sound, first popularised by Cher, has now become something of a staple in modern pop
How to hard-tune your vocals using Logic Pro's stock pitch correction plugin
Use the hard-tuning effect on vocals with this step-by-step tutorial
“A highly creative plugin, with enormous capacity that extends way beyond vocal usage”: Antares Vocal Reverb review
From the makers of the infamous Auto-Tune comes a vocal reverb plugin with added AI. Do you believe in reverb love after love?
How to achieve the Bon Iver-style Prismizer vocal in your DAW
Create the Prismizer vocal effect in your DAW with this step-by-step tutorial
