VST/AU plug-in instrument/effect round-up: Week 40
![The best of the rest](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9c384532bced7d59be955a84b47d7ad2-320-80.jpg)
The best of the rest
We’ve already briefed you on FabFilter’s Saturn and Arturia’s Spark Vintage Drum Machines, but these represent just the tip of this week’s plug-in release iceberg. Join us now as we delve below the waterline.
Also make sure you check out these regularly updated features:
The 20 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: HG Sounds Vortex VSTi
![HG Sounds Vortex VSTi](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3934adde4318f1309f70aed11d869fc8-320-80.jpg)
HG Sounds Vortex VSTi
Still in beta but deemed stable enough to be usable, Vortex contains 12 sequencers and dedicated synths for each of them. It’s designed to be a performance instrument, and comes with real-time triggers that enable you to manipulate the sequencers with effects. The price listed above is an introductory one.
![Mandelbrot Drummer VST Rhythm Maker](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2735f85188a7c341a5a3567256ea2c41-320-80.jpg)
Mandelbrot Drummer VST Rhythm Maker
This MIDI sequencer plug-in is designed to make it easier to program drum patterns. It uses Mandelbrot Fractals to alter velocities rhythmically and enables you to experiment with poly-rhythms and unusual time signatures. You’ll need another drum plug-in to generate sounds, too.
![discoDSP ThrillMe](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/840a4d91dc3d9ed014ee05b39b120aae-320-80.jpg)
discoDSP ThrillMe
discoDSP has now been in business for 10 years, but rather than throwing a party, it’s releasing this multi-effects unit to celebrate. It features a 3-band compressor, 4-band spectral enhancer and mathematical waveshaping limiter.
![OverTone DSP PTC-2A Vintage Program EQ](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6ed10fdfa3cee2d4d4ba6897c6147ede-320-80.jpg)
OverTone DSP PTC-2A Vintage Program EQ
Yet another EQ that takes inspiration from the classic Pultec hardware designs, this one offers separate LF Boost and Attenuate controls, passive filters and a transformer-coupled gain stage that promises to add to the vintage tone. There’s a de-cramped mid-range filter, too.
Buy or download demo of OverTone DSP PTC-2A Vintage Program EQ
![Sound Magic Neo MasteringQ](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/1f4fe8a01148cf2c59f9a00bf09bb73c-320-80.jpg)
Sound Magic Neo MasteringQ
This mastering EQ promises to implement a “revolutionary concept” in EQ. It works, we’re told, by automatically detecting and locking in on the most audible/sensitive frequency, making the EQ process much simpler.
Buy or download demo of Sound Magic Neo MasteringQ