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“It will drag out your inner Brian Eno with frightening ease”: Soundtoys SpaceBlender review
By Andy Jones published
And it will do it for free… if you're quick

Roland puts 8 classic Boss effects pedals in a new plugin, and there are more to come... but they're only available with a Roland Cloud subscription
By Matt Mullen published
The Boss Effects Pedals plugin emulates classic stompboxes like the OD-1 OverDrive, PH-1 Phaser, and DS-1 Distortion

Native Instruments releases polyphonic sequencer that can "transform one note into a stunning soundscape"
By Matt Mullen published
Bring Circular's four sound layers to life through Euclidean, polyrhythmic and probabilistic sequencing with per-step control over its extensive selection of effects

New to synthesis? This free synth plugin can help you learn how it works
By Matt Mullen published
Developed by the makers of synth training app Syntorial, Primer can be used to learn the fundamentals without getting bogged down in advanced concepts or distracting additional features

Steven Wilson reveals the $20 plugin he used for all the guitars on his new space rock epic
By Jonathan Horsley published
And it turns out it is the same affordable plugin Finneas used on Billie Eilish’s Barbie track, What Was I Made For?

“I’d urge anyone wanting to make music to avoid waiting around for others to give you permission”: Eli Keszler on staying true to yourself as an artist
By Jim Ottewill published
The Grammy-nominated composer, percussionist and producer talks fusing drums and electronics, the inimitable sound of classic samplers and the magic of decades-old DSP

Soundtoys just dropped the best free reverb plugin we've tried in years - grab it now before it costs $99
By Matt Mullen published
The retro-futuristic SpaceBlender is an experimental sound design tool that blends an innovative approach with vintage inspiration

Why reverb is one of the most reliable effects in a producer's arsenal
By Adam Douglas published
“When used correctly, a good reverb can lift a song into the stratosphere”
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