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VST/AU plug-in instrument/effect round-up: Week 53

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By Ben Rogerson published 6 September 2012

Sirens, echoes, choruses, keyboards and more

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And we're back

And we're back

It’s been a while since we were with you: in the time since our last round-up we’ve seen the launches of Sonic Charge’s Permut8, iZotope’s Alloy 2, LinPlug’s CrX4 and plenty of other plug-ins that you’re about to learn more about.

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: Tek’it Audio DubSiren

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Tek'it Audio DubSiren

Tek'it Audio DubSiren

If you want to create those siren sounds that are associated with Jamaican dub and reggae, here’s a plug-in that’s devoted to the job. It’s actually a synth rather than a sample-based instrument, so you have full control over your siren’s speed and tone. Distortion and ping pong delay effects are included, too.

Buy or download demo of Tek’it Audio DubSiren

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SonicXTC Liquid Space

SonicXTC Liquid Space

Billed as a modulated reverb unit, Liquid Space recreates an effect chain from TC Electronic’s M3000 hardware reverb processor. It offers a dual reverb engine and filters that enable you to move the sense of space, while there’s a flanger unit in here as well.

Buy or download demo of SonicXTC Liquid Space

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PSP Audioware PSP Echo

PSP Audioware PSP Echo

A sophisticated echo processor that can be used to create everything from slapback and sustain effects through to ping-pong delays and spacious echoes. You can also simulate the sound of tape echo and wow. If you buy before September 18 you can get the plug-in for $79.

Buy or download demo of PSP Audioware PSP Echo

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XLN Audio Addictive Keys

XLN Audio Addictive Keys

You may be aware of Addictive Drums, XLN Audio’s sample-based software solution for realistic drum sounds. This is its keyboard sibling, the full Studio Collection version of which features grand and upright acoustic pianos and an emulation of the Fender Rhodes Mark 1 electric piano. These instruments are also available separately, as is a free version of the grand piano.

Buy or download demo of XLN Audio Addictive Keys

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SonicXTC Filter Cut Drive

SonicXTC Filter Cut Drive

The SonicXTC production line seems to be running at full capacity at the moment: this release is designed to add a cutting edge to your sounds, and simulates the process of a signal being taken out of a console, amped up and then re-recorded. Filter/Echo and LFO/Chorus sections are here too.

Buy or download demo of SonicXTC Filter Cut Drive

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Togu Audio Line TAL-U-NO-LX

Togu Audio Line TAL-U-NO-LX

Best known for its free plug-ins, Togu Audio Line has reworked its Roland Juno-60 emulation here. Both a new engine and GUI have been brought to the party, as have zero feedback delay filters, portamento, different filter LFO waveforms and an arpeggiator.

Buy or download demo of Togu Audio Line TAL-U-NO-LX

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Softrave Vintage Space Chorus

Softrave Vintage Space Chorus

Like some other of Softrave’s recent plug-ins this one’s based on an Electro-Harmonix guitar pedal. It’s designed for creating unusual stereo chorus space effects for rock, electronica, disco and more experimental styles.

Buy or download demo of Softrave Vintage Space Chorus

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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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