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Hans Zimmer on the synth plugin that he's been working with "for years"
By Matt Mullen published
Zimmer digs deep into his creative process in this interview with Rick Beato

How Cherry Audio recreated the sound of the world's first commercial polysynth in software
By Andy Price published
We caught up with Cherry Audio's CTO Dan Goldstein to find out more about how it crafted a plugin emulation of a super-rare proto-synth from 1939

Pivot is a ‘no-nonsense’ FM synth plugin from the designer of one of our favourite hardware instruments
By Si Truss published
With three operators, no algorithms and a morphing filter, Pivot aims to make FM user-friendly – and you can try a Lite version for free

5 innovative synth plugins daring to do things differently
By Stuart Adams published
Unconventional and creatively inspiring, these soft synths are pushing synthesis in bold new directions

How to master virtually any software synth
By Roland Schmidt published
Don't let your software arsenal overwhelm you - sometimes the best route to creative success is to mine just one instrument

“She thought anything could be pop“: Sophie’s brother and studio engineer Ben Long on the release of her final album
By Matt Mullen published
We sit down with Ben Long to talk through the making of Sophie's posthumous final project and gain a rare insight into the creative process of a generational talent

Fantastic (free) plugins and how to use them: The Wave Warden Odin 2
By Jon Musgrave published
Hybrid synths offer a wealth of synthesis options and this one is absolutely free. What are you waiting for?

Excite Audio collaborates with KSHMR to create a new Bloom instrument that brings the sound of Indian music to any DAW, and you can grab the Lite version for just $5
By Advertorial feature published
All you need is the coupon code: ma-lite-5
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