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UVI
A much-loved reverb plugin that we called "one of the most creative we've come across" is free for a limited time

By Matt Mullen Published

UVI Sparkverb 1.5 is free for KVR Audio members until April 12th

Tech
izotope
iZotope's Tonal Balance Control 3 captures audio directly from Spotify, YouTube and your DAW timeline for fast and intuitive referencing

By Matt Mullen Published

The next generation of iZotope's analysis tool makes it easier than ever to reference against your favourite tracks

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Apple MacBook Neo
The first reviews of the MacBook Neo are in, and it looks like good news for budget-conscious music producers

By Ben Rogerson Published

Both Ableton Live and Logic Pro run just fine, it would seem

Computers
Roland Melody Flip AI plugin
Roland unveils its first generative AI tool, Melody Flip

By Si Truss Published

Forthcoming Cloud AI tool develops “Roland’s vision of technology as a partner that coexists with the creative process”

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Baby Audio Grainferno
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”

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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
Arturia's Efx Ambient from FX Collection 6, being used in a studio
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

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UJAM
“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

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filter delays
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"

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roland
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

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