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VST/AU plug-in instrument/effect round-up: Week 28

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By Ben Rogerson
Published 2 November 2011

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We got 5 in it

We got 5 in it

Two new reverbs for your this week, plus a drum replacement plug-in, a new synth and a processor that claims to give you a more monitor-like experience when mixing on headphones.

Also make sure you 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: Overloud Breverb 2

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Overloud Breverb 2

Overloud Breverb 2

The second version of the acclaimed reverb plug-in packs in seven main algorithms and can recreate more than 50 ambient spaces. There’s a full EQ section, an extended nonlinear section for creative reverb shaping and two interface modes (compact or hardware-like).

Buy or download demo of Overloud Breverb 2

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Soniqware T3 (Time To Trigger)

Soniqware T3 (Time To Trigger)

This stereo MIDI trigger engine has the capacity to ‘listen’ to incoming audio, detect new events and send MIDI notes with appropriate dynamics and pan to control a drum sampler or any other synthesizer. As such, it’s perfect for drum replacement tasks.

Buy or download demo of Soniqware T3 (Time To Trigger)

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Xenium Audio XR-1

Xenium Audio XR-1

A new “zero-latency” convolution reverb processor that promises a non-destructive amplitude envelope, 7-band linear phase EQ with zoom, high-quality internal sample rate converting, low CPU-spiking, wide stretch control, auto-gain and more. It comes with a library of 120 Impulse Responses.

Buy or download demo of Xenium Audio XR-1

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Mildon Studios HC38 Headphone Calibrator

Mildon Studios HC38 Headphone Calibrator

Designed to help you out when you’re mixing on headphones, this plug-in sits on your master bus and simulates various aspects of a room monitoring environment. These include the crossfeed, sound absorption and reflection; you can adjust the settings to taste.

Buy or download demo of Mildon Studio HC38 Headphone Calibrator

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Xoxos Modal VST

Xoxos Modal VST

A percussion synth that models 2d square membranes and 1d linear resonators such as strings. Up to 256 partials can be rendered using the bank of harmonic oscillators, and the partials can be stretched to produce sounds similar to bass guitar strings (though Modal is primarily for percussive use).

Buy or download demo of Xoxos Modal

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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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