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AG Cook and Native Instruments team up for signature synth plugin Super*Saw
By Matt Mullen Published
A supersaw on steroids, this new soft synth captures Cook’s signature sound, heard on records from Charli XCX, Caroline Polachek and Beyoncé

Brian Clevinger explains how he recreated Absynth for a new generation
By Clovis McEvoy Published
We recently chatted with Absynth’s creator to hear about the history of this legendary instrument and why its recent rebirth is the 'best project he’s ever worked on'

“Could easily become one of the most beneficial elements of your mastering suite”: Mastering the Mix - Stereovault review
By Roland Schmidt Published
If you find yourself struggling to get just the right amount of width in your mix, Stereovault may be the plugin you've always needed, as we broaden our panoramic horizons.

Cherry Audio emulates the Ensoniq ESQ-1 for its 40th birthday
By Si Truss Published
The officially licensed plugin ups the polyphony, enhances the sequencer and adds a comprehensive effects section

Arturia Memory V “resurrects the analogue majesty of the Memorymoog with breathtaking authenticity”
By Si Truss Published
Moog’s ‘80s poly gets emulated with modern enhancements including a multi-track arpeggiator and new modulators

How to emulate the sound of Gary Numan’s synth-pop classic Cars
By Roland Schmidt Published
We lift the bonnet on a foundational piece of synth genius, and demonstrate how you can achieve its distinctive sound yourself in your DAW

The ultimate soft synth showdown: Serum 2, Pigments, Phase Plant, Vital and Massive X: But which is best?
By Stuart Adams Published
We put five of today's most powerful, flexible and versatile synth plugins to the test to find out who comes out on top

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
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