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Exploring the rise of plugin subscriptions and possible alternative models
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How to record virtual and live instruments more smoothly by taking stock of your sample buffer
Latency on your plugins and audio recordings can derail a developing musical idea - but if you get a handle on managing your sample buffer you’ll have a much smoother ride
"It's a stupendously powerful tool": 10 of the best sampler plugins in 2025
From full-featured behemoths and retro emulations to MPC-style beatmakers and must-have freebies, we round up 10 software samplers that make sampling fun, fast and intuitive
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The ultimate soft synth showdown: Serum 2, Pigments 6, Phase Plant, Vital and Massive X: But which is best?
We pit five of today's most powerful, flexible and versatile synth plugins against each other to find out who comes out on top in 2025
Roland at Plugin Week 2025: TR-707/TR-727 - Buy one, get one free!
Sponsored by Sonible
For a limited time, purchase the TR-707 Software Rhythm Composer for $149(USD) and get the TR-727 for FREE. That's a $300 (USD) value for 50% off. Act fast - this special offer ends July 31, 2025
Eventide at Plugin Week 2025: Eventide H3000 Factory MK II Brings the Legendary H3000 Harmonizer® to Your DAW
Sponsored by Sonible
A piece of music history, reimagined for the digital age and ready to shape the next generation of legendary recordings
Expressive E at Plugin Week 2025: Discover Soliste — A next-gen MPE string plugin suite for real-time expression
Sponsored by Sonible
A fresh and transformative approach to bowed strings
