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VST/AU plug-in instrument/effect round-up: Week 37

By Ben Rogerson
published 1 February 2012

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Get ready for EQs, an emulation of a famous piano and a virtual steel drum. Don’t say we don’t give you variety here.

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NEXT: G-Sonique GSXL4070

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G-Sonique GSXL4070
PC/VST, €28

G-Sonique GSXL4070

Based on “the famous British mix console equalizers”, this EQ promises a modern sound that isn’t over-saturated or designed to give excessive colouration. It’s fully parametric and has four bands, and if you’re quick you might be able to pick it up for the ‘early bird’ price of €18.90.

Buy or download demo of G-Sonique GSXL4070

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Softrave Steeldrum
PC/VST, €11

Softrave Steeldrum

If you want to give your music a Caribbean edge, this steeldrum instrument - which features eight velocity layers - might be the answer. Its samples come from a drum that heralds from Trinidad and Tobago, if that matters to you.

Buy Softrave Steeldrum

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Sound Magic Piano Thor
PC, Mac/VST, AU, €129

Sound Magic Piano Thor

The Thor piano was a famous Steinway D grand that was played by virtuoso Vladimir Horowitz. This, unsurprisingly, is an emulation, and is designed to give extra bite when played hard, and a soft, singing tone when played gently.

Buy Sound Magic Piano Thor

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Voxengo CurveEQ 3.0
PC, Mac/VST, AU, $79.95

Voxengo CurveEQ 3.0

This spline EQ shows you the actual filter response you’re designing by way of a smooth, curvy line. This enables you to see what the equalisation is doing to the sound and (in theory) create better mixes. Primarily designed for mastering, CurveEQ can also be used on a per-track basis.

Buy or download demo of Voxengo CurveEQ

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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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