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VST/AU plugin instrument/effect round-up: Week 64

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By Ben Rogerson published 15 May 2013

New delay, distortion, guitar amp and synth releases

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When we're 64

When we're 64

Delay, distortion and guitar processing plugins clash head-on with a new synth in our latest round-up, which sees us turn 64 (will you still need us, will you still feed us..?). What could possibly happen? Read on to find out.

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NEXT: Inear Display Oxymore

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Inear Display Oxymore

Inear Display Oxymore

A delay plugin that also throws stutter, low-pass filter and modulation effects into the signal path. As such, it can be used not only to generate classic delay effects but also for more wild processing tricks.

Buy or download demo of Inear Display Oxymore

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Reveal Sound Spire

Reveal Sound Spire

Spire comes billed as “a software polyphonic synthesizer that combines powerful sound engine modulation and flexible architecture”. It offers four oscillators, four LFOs, four envelopes and a variety of effects.

Buy or download demo of Reveal Sound Spire

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Acidgrooves Orange Krush

Acidgrooves Orange Krush

Designed for “easy sonic destruction”, we’re told that this distortion processor can produce everything from warm saturation to crushing overdrive. There are three overdrive stages, configurable distortion bias and an additional saturation stage.

Buy or download demo of Acidgrooves Orange Krush

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Aegean Music Amp Vision

Aegean Music Amp Vision

A guitar processing suite that gives you 28 amps, ten effects pedals, cabinet simulations and a customisable library of presets. The amps are inspired by both classic and modern models, while a wide range of stompbox bases is covered.

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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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