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songscription
"Humans will be doing all the serious music transcription for the foreseeable future": Songscription review

By Ethan Hein Published

This AI-powered transcription tool promises to convert any audio file into sheet music, tab or MIDI. But can it really match the skills of a professional?

Tech
Neural DSP Archetype: Misha Mansoor X
“Huge sounds in the vein of an artist at the forefront of the progressive metal scene” Neural DSP Archetype: Misha Mansoor X review

By Pete Emery Published

Neural’s digital expertise combines with Misha Mansoor’s renowned ear for excellent tone to bring us a plugin that serves up everything a player may need to record epic, Periphery-inspired modern metal guitar tones

Guitar Plugins
iZotope FXEQ
“Allows you to do away with stacks of insert or return effects and potential high processor loads”: iZotope FXEQ review

By Andy Jones Published

It’s a multi-effects plugin that’s as easy to use as a standard EQ, and costs less than 50 bucks…

Fx Software
Fender Studio
“A portable setup that offers a powerful means of recording and practising”: Fender Link I/O and Fender Studio review

By Pete Emery Published

Fender introduces Link I/O and Fender Studio, a potentially potent and exceptionally portable little combo

Audio Interfaces
Expressive E Soliste
“A fine example of modelling software, providing some really engaging sounds, particularly for the contemporary domain”: Expressive E Soliste review

By Roland Schmidt Published

Expressive E adds MPE to the physically-modelled world of solo strings. We pick up a bow and apply some virtual rosin

Software & Apps
Boss Effects Pedals Plugin
"The ability to use official Boss stompbox recreations in our DAW is here - and with that comes flexibility in terms of how, and what instruments they're applied to": Boss Effects Pedals plugin review

By Stuart Williams Published

The first ever official software emulations of Boss pedals are here, but they live under a Roland Cloud…

Plugins
EastWest Lo-Fi
“Any musician should be able to find a brilliant new colour to add to a developing mix”: EastWest Lo-Fi review

By Andy Price Published

Aimed at those looking to rough up their software-constructed songs, Lo-Fi is a vivid playground of blended effects that will twist your sounds deliciously

Fx Software
Rhodes Wurli plugin
“Its authenticity is beguiling, as is its playability”: Rhodes Wurli review

By Roland Schmidt Published

If you prefer the sound of a Wurlitzer to a Rhodes, you’re in luck, because Rhodes now bring us a Wurli, in plugin form. Confused? We’ll explain!

Keyboards & Pianos
Neural DSP Mantra
“Provides a quick solution for a wide range of vocal processing and beyond”: Neural DSP Mantra review

By Jon Musgrave Published

Vocal processing often deploys a complex blend of tools and this plugin aims to provide them all. Let’s see if it succeeds

Plugins
Arturia V Collection 11
“Still the synth and keyboard collection to beat”: Arturia V Collection 11 Pro review

By Andy Jones Published

If you thought this classic synth collection had peaked, think again – it’s time to welcome the 1990s!

Soft Synths
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