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VST/AU plug-in instrument/effect round-up: Week 24

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By Ben Rogerson
Published 21 September 2011

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And there's more...

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We’ve already reported on Oscillicious’s new SodaSynth and LinPlug’s Relectro this week, but they’re not the only plug-ins to have been released. Here, we cast the spotlight on a couple of new bundles, a synth and a stereo processor.

Also make sure you check out these regularly updated features.

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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.

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DontCrack VIP Plug-in bundle

DontCrack VIP Plug-in bundle

This collection of effects promises “the same professional sound you would come to expect from other major plug-in manufacturers,” but puts the focus on ease of use. There are currently 20 plug-ins in the bundle, which is available at the reduced price listed above until 10 October. If you buy now, all subsequent additions to the series will be free.

Buy or download demo of DontCrack VIP Plug-in bundle

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Sinevibes Diffusion

Sinevibes Diffusion

Another Sinevibes plug-in that looks like it would be at home in an ‘80s videogame arcade, this one is an instrument that’s been developed to create ‘rich motion sounds’. There are additive oscillators, waveshaping models and a matrix sequencer, all wrapped up in that intriguing interface.

Buy or download demo ofSinevibes Diffusion

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The Lower Rhythm Spread Eagle

The Lower Rhythm Spread Eagle

Described as a ‘new breed of imaging processor’, Spread Eagle clones a stereo input and gives you control over the pan, level and filter (low- or high-pass) of three copies of this signal, then merges everything back to a stereo output. Each channel also has its own phase inversion switch.

Buy or download demo of The Lower Rhythm Spread Eagle

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Waves Eddie Kramer Tape, Tubes and Transistors

Waves Eddie Kramer Tape, Tubes and Transistors

This new bundle purports to emulate three elements of the ‘golden chain’ that Kramer used at Olympic Studios to record the likes of Jimi Hendrix and Led Zeppelin. These are the Kramer Master Tape (a virtual 1/4-inch tape machine), HLS Channel (a Helios-style console channel) and PIE Compressor (A Pye compressor emulation).

Buy or download demo of Waves Eddie Kramer Tape, Tubes and Transistors

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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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