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“Huge sounds in the vein of an artist at the forefront of the progressive metal scene” Neural DSP Archetype: Misha Mansoor X review
By Pete Emery published
Neural’s digital expertise combines with Misha Mansoor’s renowned ear for excellent tone to bring us a plugin that serves up everything a player may need to record epic, Periphery-inspired modern metal guitar tones

“Allows you to do away with stacks of insert or return effects and potential high processor loads”: iZotope FXEQ review
By Andy Jones published
It’s a multi-effects plugin that’s as easy to use as a standard EQ, and costs less than 50 bucks…

“A portable setup that offers a powerful means of recording and practising”: Fender Link I/O and Fender Studio review
By Pete Emery published
Fender introduces Link I/O and Fender Studio, a potentially potent and exceptionally portable little combo

“A fine example of modelling software, providing some really engaging sounds, particularly for the contemporary domain”: Expressive E Soliste review
By Roland Schmidt published
Expressive E adds MPE to the physically-modelled world of solo strings. We pick up a bow and apply some virtual rosin

"The ability to use official Boss stompbox recreations in our DAW is here - and with that comes flexibility in terms of how, and what instruments they're applied to": Boss Effects Pedals plugin review
By Stuart Williams published
The first ever official software emulations of Boss pedals are here, but they live under a Roland Cloud…

“Any musician should be able to find a brilliant new colour to add to a developing mix”: EastWest Lo-Fi review
By Andy Price published
Aimed at those looking to rough up their software-constructed songs, Lo-Fi is a vivid playground of blended effects that will twist your sounds deliciously

“Its authenticity is beguiling, as is its playability”: Rhodes Wurli review
By Roland Schmidt published
If you prefer the sound of a Wurlitzer to a Rhodes, you’re in luck, because Rhodes now bring us a Wurli, in plugin form. Confused? We’ll explain!

“Provides a quick solution for a wide range of vocal processing and beyond”: Neural DSP Mantra review
By Jon Musgrave published
Vocal processing often deploys a complex blend of tools and this plugin aims to provide them all. Let’s see if it succeeds
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