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How modulation effects work and how to use them
By Roland Schmidt published
Phasing and flanging are often confused. We ask why - and demystify!

5 innovative synth plugins daring to do things differently
By Stuart Adams published
Unconventional and creatively inspiring, these soft synths are pushing synthesis in bold new directions

Musik Hack on their quest to refine plugin UI design
By Andy Price published
We sit down with Musik Hack co-founder Sam Fischmann to hear more about the philosophy behind its superb mastering plugin

Our pick of the very best VCA compressor software emulation plugins for any music project
By Jon Musgrave published
Our resident mixing expert Jon Musgrave, serves up his go-to toolkit for compressing with the best of them

ARMNHMR on their tools of the trade
By Andy Price published
Joseph Chung and Joseph Abella’s fusion of dubstep, trance and techno has found favour with millions of listeners globally

How to humanise your virtual acoustic instruments in your DAW projects
By Roland Schmidt published
Duff notes, timing errors and quirky performance choices are often the elements that underline the humanity of acoustic performances.

Our resident platinum award-winning mixer and producer shares 10 of his go-to plugins
By Jon Musgrave published
Our picks of the modern virtual tools that will transform any self-sustaining producer’s workflow

"As nuanced as the real thing, but only if you know what you're doing": The ultimate guide to plugin guitars
By Andy Price published
After spending decades trying to emulate the guitar, it might have been easier just to pick one up and learn how to play it…
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