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VST/AU plug-in instrument/effect round-up: Week 31

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By Ben Rogerson published 1 December 2011

Metal guitar, EQ, reverb and percussion plug-ins

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A creative quartet

A creative quartet

This week’s four plug-ins put slightly different spins on existing concepts: read on to find out more.

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

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NEXT: Prominy V-Metal

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Prominy V-Metal

Prominy V-Metal

A virtual electric guitar plug-in designed for metal musicians, this Kontakt-powered instrument weighs in at over 10GB and contains around 26,000 samples. It enables you to play hammer-ons, pull-offs, trills and the like, and promises “incredible real-time playability”. The above price is an introductory one.

Buy Prominy V-Metal

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SoundRadix Surfer EQ

SoundRadix Surfer EQ

An EQ plug-in that tracks the pitch of your instrument or vocal track and adjusts the EQ frequency accordingly and in real-time. We’re told that there’s no need for endless tweaking: it just works. The four-mode harmonic filter is billed as another feature highlight.

Buy or download demo of SoundRadix Surfer EQ

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Minimal System Instruments Nebula Space Reverb

Minimal System Instruments Nebula Space Reverb

Something of a labour of love for Minimal System, this plug-in can be used to create not just standard reverb effects, but also atmospheric sounds. In fact, we’re told that these can be generated from something as simple as a single drum hit, and you’re also recommended to let it go to work on loops.

Buy or download demo of Minimal System Instruments Nebula Space Reverb

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Applied Acoustics Systems Chromaphone

Applied Acoustics Systems Chromaphone

Another physical modelling instrument from AAS, this one focuses on creative percussion. In fact, you can use it to create drum, percussion, string and synth-like sounds, which are said to be expressive and responsive. The price listed above is an introductory one.

Buy or download demo of Applied Acoustics Systems Chromaphone

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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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