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“$199 for a synth that retreads the well-worn VA path is a big ask”: Universal Audio Anthem review
This new softsynth makes UA's Spark subscription even more tempting, but is it worth its high asking price as a standalone purchase?
FL Studio 2025 introduces AI assistant that offers music production advice
FL's latest update also brings Loop Starter, a feature that automatically loads up a selection of samples based on a chosen genre, and a long-requested increase in Mixer Tracks
Visco 2.0 turns Forever89's boundary-pushing drum machine into a polysynth – hands-on
Forever89’s free update adds a new tonal engine to its resynthesis-powered drum machine – we get hands-on
14 of the best plugins and DAWs you can use on Linux
We continue our adventure into the world of Linux-based music-making with a round-up of the best Linux-friendly software tools
How to get famous sounds and effects using only Logic’s stock plugins
If you’ve got Logic, you’re already more than capable of recreating Skrillex’s manipulated reverb, Billie Eilish’s formant shifting and much more…
Waves just made building a pro-level plugin chain a lot cheaper - grab 2 for $59.99 or 4 for $99.99
From full production bundles to must-have compressors, vocal effects, and so much more, you don't want to miss this Waves sale
Void & Vista's plugins are 'pieces of art for people to make art with'
We sit down with the brains behind Strands and Folds, two Kontakt instruments that caught our attention with a wildly imaginative approach to sound design
How to emulate a classic analogue recording system entirely with plugins
It’s entirely likely that you could recreate many legacy analogue set-ups with just a few chained plugins. Here, we’ll show you how to get started
