Latest articles by Stuart Adams
Create your own reverb effects with our step-by-step tutorial
A decade on from its debut, Oeksound has unveiled Soothe3. We talk to the plugin's creators about the runaway success of this studio staple
We put five of today's most powerful, flexible and versatile synth plugins to the test to find out who comes out on top
Unconventional and creatively inspiring, these soft synths are pushing synthesis in bold new directions
Stem separation can now be found in plugins, standalone apps, browser-based platforms and many of the major DAWs – but which option comes out on top?
Artificial intelligence is fast becoming an unignorable presence in the world of music-making. How can we use it ethically – and should artists and producers be worried?
We continue our adventure into the world of Linux-based music-making with a round-up of the best Linux-friendly software tools
Create your own reverb effects with our step-by-step tutorial
Airwindows' creation reveals the inner workings of what makes the hits 'tick'… But is it a hit or a flop?
From full-featured behemoths and retro emulations to MPC-style beatmakers and must-have freebies, we round up 10 software samplers that make sampling fun, fast and intuitive
We put the the recently updated Neutron 5's AI-assisted mixing up against an experienced human to find out if it could stand up to the real thing
SpectraLayers has come a long way since Steinberg first acquired it, but in our view this may be the biggest step up yet
We embark on a sonic journey though the world of traditional Chinese instruments – set against a modern backdrop
The long-awaited update to WaveLab has finally landed, accompanied by a lot of changes of varying success. We don a white coat
We put two of the industry's leading AI-powered spectral audio editors through their paces - but who will come out on top?
Like a fine wine, Steinberg Nuendo just keeps getting better with age – if only we all could look so good after 24 years!
Create unique sounds and textures by fusing reverb with other effects
Recreate room acoustics reverb with our step-by-step tutorial
Take our advice, and become a reverb master in no time
While we can manipulate those regular sounding ’verbs with ease, it’s time to explore how to make all manner of reverb-based effects…
Delving into the more complex attributes of deeper reverb manipulation
Reverb has been relied on for its evocative sonic character ever since the first homo sapien warbled expletives into a dark cave. The transformative power of space remains a vital mix ingredient...
Classic synth-based arpeggiators’ up-down patterns can be tedious. Can Arpeggiator bring the variability we crave?
Trained on thousands of hours of mastered music, and sporting a virtual effects rack stuffed with high-end processors, can Waves’ new AI mastering engineer give your tracks the pro-sounding finish you are looking for?
Consider ditching the DAW and picking up a used hardware sampler as we show you how to turn the limitations of these classic machines into strengths