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Fantastic (free) synths and how to use them: Magical 8bit
Discover the magic of 8-bit sounds, chiptune and video game soundtracks with this free synth plugin
How to use AI to build a responsive reverb with Adaptiverb
Find out how to use Zynaptiq's Adaptiverb, a plugin that adapts its reverb to your source audio using artificial intelligence
Best synth plugins 2023: synth VSTs to suit all styles and budgets
From virtual analogue to wavetable, these are plugins you need on your hard drive
Fantastic (free) synths and how to use them: Dexed
We take on Digital Surburban's stellar recreation of the iconic Yamaha DX7
How to create an ambient synth drone using two plugins
In this tutorial we layer evolving sounds from two different synths to produce a drone-like texture
Best reverb plugins 2023: amazing space-makers for your DAW
Add atmosphere and pro polish to your mixes with these powerful reverb plugins
Best creative multi-effects plugins 2023: transform your tracks with these cutting-edge creative tools
Supercharge your samples and take those tired old synth sounds to a new level with our choice of the top multi-effects plugins
How to create microtonal music using Ableton Live's Microtuner
This plugin, free to Live 11 users, enables you to escape the boundaries of conventional western tonality
5 absolutely free tools for soundtracking
Channel your inner cinema auteur – for much less than a bucket of popcorn
Best mastering plugins 2023: 10 plugins to make your mix streaming ready
Ensure your mix is able to compete in the loudness war with our top mastering plugins from iZotope, Waves, Softube, and more
6 of the best free mixing plugins
These freeware mixing plugins really clean up - and will do the same for your tracks
Fantastic (free) synths and how to use them: DiscoDSP OB-Xd
We open the hood on a powerful (and free!) Oberheim emulation and dive into the world of analogue modelling
Best delay plugins 2023: add depth and dimension to your mixes with these must-have plugins
From self-oscillation to digital emulation, these are the best delay plugins for your productions
How to use breaks to create chill-hop drums with Native Instruments Battery
In this tutorial you’ll learn how to combine sampling with synthetic tools to create your own drum patches
How to use Alchemy as a sampler in Logic Pro
Learn how to use Logic's powerful native soft synth for a new purpose: sampling
Best filter plugins 2023: we count down our favourite frequency shapers
Cut, boost, sweep, modulate and get creative with your frequencies
Fantastic (free) synths and how to use them: TAL-NoiseMaker
We deconstruct this powerful freeware synthesizer and show you how to build a patch from the ground up
How to produce creative vocal FX with Waves OVox
This vocal effects suite is capable of some serious sound-mangling. Let's take it for a spin...
