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klang
"Transcription Studio promises to turn audio into notated transcriptions, lead sheets and guitar tabs – but does it actually work?": Klang.io Transcription Studio review

By Ethan Hein Last updated

AI-powered transcription tools like Klang.io's Transcription Studio are rapidly advancing in sophistication, but they won't be replacing humans anytime soon

Tech
Steinberg Cubase 15
“A strong update overall that introduces many features to boost your creativity and streamline your workflow”: Steinberg Cubase 15 review

By Bruce Aisher Published

Steinberg brings a host of tweaks and additions to Cubase 15, but will they satisfy new and existing users alike?

Digital Audio Workstation
logic pro
Logic Pro 12.3 is here – and my favourite stock plugin just got even better

By Matt Mullen Published

Apple updates its flagship DAW with a refresh of Beat Breaker and Sample Alchemy and upgrades the AI-powered Chord ID

Tech
ujam
UJAM's Retrocraft is an all-in-one multi-effects plugin for lo-fi vintage vibes

By Matt Mullen Published

Promising to bring the nostalgic character of retro audio gear to your tracks, Retrocraft is equipped with six effects modules and a generous array of hardware emulations

Tech
Oeksound Soothe
I’ve been a professional producer for decades, and these are the plugins I always call-up when working on a project

By Jon Musgrave Published

There’s so many plugins out there that can handle the same tasks slightly differently, but in the eyes of production expert Jon Musgrave, you really only need a small stable of selected favourites. Here’s his…

Plugins
Arturia Rev Ocean
Arturia’s new Ocean-inspired reverb will turn your sounds “into a living sonic current”

By Si Truss Published

Rev Ocean brings shoegaze-friendly modulated reverbs to your DAW

Tech
Distortion and Saturation Plugins
The difference between distortion and saturation and how to effectively get a gnarly sound

By Roland Schmidt Published

Adding small or even large amounts of saturation doesn’t have to be bad for you, as we explore how to singe your sonics

Music Production Tutorials
GForce Software DMX
Want crispy, retro digital drum machine sounds? Here’s our top picks of the plugin options that emulate the pioneering classics

By Roland Schmidt Published

Despite low-quality sample rates, vintage digital drum machines remain a production constant. We hook-up three of the best, and recommend their plugin counterparts

Drum Machines
absynth 6
Brian Clevinger explains how he recreated Absynth for a new generation

By Clovis McEvoy Published

We recently chatted with Absynth’s creator to hear about the history of this legendary instrument and why its recent rebirth is the 'best project he’s ever worked on'

Tech
Fred Again
Unlocking the production tricks that Fred Again swears by

By Jon Musgrave Published

From chopped up vocals to creatively-applied reverb, Fred Again’s sonic hallmarks are easily replicable with plugins

Artists
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