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Stuck for ideas? Here's how to create fresh basslines and melodies with Ableton Live 12’s MIDI tools
By Si Truss published
In our latest video tutorial, we explore how to use Live generative MIDI tools and hardware-inspired sequencers to create riffs and patterns

“Step inside the studio that made history”: Universal Audio's new plugin puts "America's Abbey Road" in your DAW
By Matt Mullen published
A "complete reimagining" of the Ocean Way Studios plugin launched in 2013, the Deluxe version now features emulations of the studio's reverb chambers designed by UA founder Bill Putnam Sr.

Eventide’s Temperance Lite is a new modal reverb plugin that lets you tune your reverb tails – and it’s free until December 31
By Advertorial feature published
Sponsored by Eventide
Temperance Lite's modal approach to reverb can emulate spatial characteristics with huge amounts of detail and customisation

“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

Antares announces AutoTune 2026 – and discontinues Artist and Access editions
By Matt Mullen published
Equipped with an optimized vocal tuning algorithm, Antares says the plugin represents "the most significant update in the software's history"

Buy one $49.99 IK Multimedia plugin and get a whopping 38 free with the best plugin deal of the year so far
By Matt McCracken published
Plus, the more musicians register, the more free plugins everyone gets with up to 50 free plugins available

Produce better music with our ultimate compression cheat sheet
By Si Truss published
Confused about where to start with compressors and dynamics effects? We'll guide you through the essential features and settings

Cherry Audio's Trident Mk III continues the legacy of an underrated Korg classic
By Matt Mullen published
This '80s gem packaged a polysynth, brass and string sections into a single instrument, popping up on records by everyone from Yes and OMD to Phoenix
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