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VST/AU plug-in instrument/effect round-up: Week 17

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By Ben Rogerson published 13 July 2011

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Neve right now

Neve right now

With IK Multimedia currently teasing a couple of products, we may well have new plug-ins from them in the not-too-distant future. In the meantime, though, there’s plenty to get your teeth into: read on to find out what’s ready to be chowed down on.

Also check out these regularly updated features:

The 17 best VST plug-in synths in the world today

The 14 best VST plug-in drum machines in the world today

If you've got a new PC or Mac plug-in, make sure you let us know about it by emailing musicradar.pressreleases@futurenet.com with all the details.

NEXT: Steinberg Rupert Neve Designs Portico plug-ins

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Steinberg Rupert Neve Designs Portico plug-ins

Steinberg Rupert Neve Designs Portico plug-ins

Using Yamaha’s Virtual Circuitry Modeling technology, Steinberg has emulated two of Rupert Neve Design’s hardware Portico processors. These are the 5033 five-band equalizer and 5043 compressor. The price listed is for the pair - the plug-ins are also available separately for £422 each.

Buy or download demos of Steinberg Rupert Neve Designs Portico plug-ins

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DNR Collaborative Designs MixControl Pro

DNR Collaborative Designs MixControl Pro

This plug-in channel strip succeeds the original MixControl and promises to offer plenty of flexibility. New features include solo for individual EQ bands, three new saturation modes and a wet/dry mixing function for the gate. It’s available for pre-order now, with the price gradually rising to $129 by the release date of 1 August.

Buy DNR Collaborative Designs MixControl Pro

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Tekky Synths UpTiLin

Tekky Synths UpTiLin

UpTiLin (which stands for Up Time Line) is a pitched feedback delay. You can use it to pitch the delayed signal in real time to create a range of effects, including classic stereo delay and cartoon/monster/ghost-style sounds. It can also be employed as a vocal doubler or more subtly.

Buy or download demo of Mildon Studios Provoc Exciter

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Sound Magic Rose Whisper Piano

Sound Magic Rose Whisper Piano

Sound Magic’s latest software piano was inspired by the Faizoli Brunei, a concert grand that’s worth $400,000. It uses a similar engine to other Sound Magic pianos (there’s a blend of sampling and modelling at work), and promises deep, clear bass and a sweet, transparent top end.

Buy Sound Magic Rose Whisper Piano

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Ben Rogerson
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I’m the Deputy Editor of MusicRadar, having worked on the site since its launch in 2007. I previously spent eight years working on our sister magazine, Computer Music. I’ve been playing the piano, gigging in bands and failing to finish tracks at home for more than 30 years, 24 of which I’ve also spent writing about music and the ever-changing technology used to make it. 

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