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Bitwig Studio 6 is here with improved automation, Clip Aliases and tons of workflow enhancements
By Matt Mullen published
Promising users a "big step up", Bitwig Studio 6 builds on core DAW functions to help music-making become faster and more intuitive

Baby Audio's “most advanced synthesizer to date” is a granular plugin capable of creating “entirely new textures”
By Si Truss published
Grainferno's morphing, dual sample engine will turn your loops and one-shots into “tonal instruments, lush evolving atmospheres and volatile digital noise”

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

Arturia's FX Collection 6 adds an ambient plugin specialising in "novel, emotive textures" and a souped-up H910
By Si Truss published
The latest version of Arturia's effects plugin bundle also gets a new cut-priced Intro edition

“I’ll be having fun with this for a long time to come”: UJAM's Voxcraft delivers creative vocal manipulation without the menu-diving
By Matt Mullen published
Designed to be fast, intuitive and idiot-proof, this affordable multi-effects plugin is a quick-and-dirty tool for spicing up your vocals

Ableton Live co-creator Robert Henke updates a classic Live effect with free M4L device Filter Delays
By Matt Mullen published
"I wrote the original Filter Delay for Live 1, released in 2001. Recently, I rediscovered it and wanted to add a few more options that were missing"

Cherry Audio’s SH-MAX takes on a trio of classic Roland monosynths called upon by everyone from Kraftwerk to Tame Impala
By Matt Mullen published
Bringing together the best bits of the SH-5, SH-7 and SH-3A with an array of modern enhancements, the plugin is a love letter to Roland's SH series

Amp modelling titan Fractal Audio unveils its first guitar plugin suite
By Jonathan Horsley published
The ICONS series is created using the same algorithmic magic as Fractal's Axe-Fx modelling units, and its debut Fullerton Collection features a range of models inspired by vintage Fender
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