New Apple iMac promises to be twice as fast as the previous model
You’ll be able to run way more instances of your favourite soft synth
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No USB-C here
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A unique take on plugin hosting and crash protection
Vinicius Honorio's favourite music software
The Brazilian techno producer and label owner gets passionate about his five favourite software tools
Give your mix some grit by downloading the LoFi Vintage Clipper plugin for free
Be quick, though: it's a limited-time offer
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Whether used to enhance or decimate, distortion is the beatmaker’s friend
Parallels from Softube could well be your dream synth plugin
Sounds sampled from some of the best vintage synths ever made
How to synthesize an old-school rave pad using Arturia's DX7 V
Bring back the sound of '90s dance music without having to go anywhere the North Circular, with our synth programming guide
How to design a Dominator-style hoover sound with AudioRealism's ReDominator
This classic rave sound is well within your grasp thanks to Mike Janney’s awesome Alpha Juno emulation
A brief history of sonic enhancers (plus, 5 of the tastiest sweetening plugins)
Originally invented to counter the sonic failings of tape, this additive processor has become a transformative effect in its own right
Here’s one way to remember those keyboard shortcuts: tattoo them on your arm
When keyboard overlays just won’t do
How to emulate the sound of cassette tape in your DAW
Tarnish your shiny digital tracks by making them sound like they’re being playing back on consumer-grade tape. In a good way!
