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VST/AU plug-in instrument/effect round-up: Week 60

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By Ben Rogerson ( Computer Music ) published 27 February 2013

AmpliTube Orange and six other new releases

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A magnificent seven

A magnificent seven

As we continue to seek your nominations for the best VST plug-in synths in the world today we can also tell you about some of the latest new instruments and effects to hit the internet.

Will any of these soon be considered classics? Read on and decide for yourself.

Also make sure you check out these regularly updated features:

The 20 best VST plug-in synths in the world today

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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: IK Multimedia AmpliTube Orange

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IK Multimedia AmpliTube Orange

IK Multimedia AmpliTube Orange

This latest themed AmpliTube release pays tribute to amp manufacturer Orange, coming with eight amp models (AD 200, Dual Terror, OR 50, the Thunderverb 200, the Tiny Terror, the AD30TC, Rockerverb 50 the OR-120) and nine matching cabinets.

Buy IK Multimedia AmpliTube Orange

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MusicDevelopments RapidComposer 2

MusicDevelopments RapidComposer 2

Designed, as its name suggests, to speed up the composition process, this “music prototyping software” has tools for phrase editing, generation, morphing and grouping, plus motif development and chord progression editing features. It now sports a redesigned interface and improved workflow.

Buy or download demo of MusicDevelopments RapidComposer 2

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Radium Audio Radium Compressor

Radium Audio Radium Compressor

A compressor/expander that enables you to visualise your sound and quickly make changes to it. The plug-in is designed to be simple and intuitive and has been optimised for low CPU usage.

Buy or download demo of Radium Audio Radium Compressor

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DyVision Works DyVision Video Tape Emulator

DyVision Works DyVision Video Tape Emulator

We’ve had plenty of audio tape machine emulations, but this plug-in is designed to recreate the classically imperfect sound of the VCR. Whether you want the sound of mangled tape, misaligned heads/rollers or other video nasties, it’s here to help you out.

Buy or download demo of DyVision Works DyVision Video Tape Emulator

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discoDSP Discovery Pro 6

discoDSP Discovery Pro 6

Discovery Pro is a well-established virtual analogue synth/sampler. The most notable additions to version 6 are the Nord Lead 2-modelled filters, but various other tweaks have been made, too. An upgrade from version 5 costs €19.99.

Buy or download demo of discoDSP Discovery Pro 6

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Tek'it Audio Badass 2

Tek'it Audio Badass 2

This is a multi-effect plug-in with a difference - all of its processors are designed for distortion purposes. You get two actual distortions, pre and post filters, a lo-fi resampler, a bit degrader, a pitch-shifter, a frequency cutter, a frequency booster, a ring modulator, a limiter and a compressor. These can all be used individually or combined.

Buy or download demo of Tek’it Audio Badass 2

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Mulus Rapid Mastering Tool

Mulus Rapid Mastering Tool

The process of mastering is one that can be tricky to get your head around, but this plug-in aims to simplify it to an extreme extent by giving you a one-stop set of tools for getting the job done fast. It comes with a dual cascading EQ and look-ahead limiting with dynamic transient processing.

Buy or download demo of Mulus Rapid Mastering Tool

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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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