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VST/AU plugin instrument/effect round-up: Week 62

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By Ben Rogerson published 24 April 2013

A spring reverb, two MIDI processors and an audio restoration suite

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A seasonal selection

A seasonal selection

Plugins aren’t just used for processing audio - they can do some rather clever things to MIDI, too. Two of this week’s releases provide further evidence of this, while we also have - appropriately enough given the time of year - a spring reverb and an audio clean-up suite.

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NEXT: PSP SpringBox

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PSP SpringBox

PSP SpringBox

An emulation of a hardware spring reverb that promises typical characteristics such as a convincing ‘boing’ on transients, a repeatable resonating ‘musical’ character and adjustable presence. Potential applications for SpringBox range from guitar treatments to using it as a send reverb in the mix.

Buy or download demo of PSP SpringBox

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Nassen Modulys

Nassen Modulys

An experimental MIDI plugin that’s capable of generating up to 16 clips simultaneously. Each of these can be mono or polyphonic and have its own length and tempo, giving you the opportunity to generate all kinds of polyrhythmic madness.

Buy or download demo of Nassen Modulys

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Kirnu Cream

Kirnu Cream

Another MIDI plugin, Cream is said to offer a variety of functions that take it beyond standard arpeggiators and step sequencers and enable you to easily generate chords and patterns. There are four independent tracks (each if which has MIDI I/O) and each track can contain 12 patterns.

Buy or download demo of Kirnu Cream

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Acon Digital Restoration Suite

Acon Digital Restoration Suite

Four plugins that are designed for noise reduction and audio restoration. DeNoise reduces stationary noise; DeHum goes to work on hum and buzz; DeClick can get rid of clicks and crackle; and DeClip tackles the problems of analogue and digital clipping.

Buy or download demo of Acon Digital Restoration Suite

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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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