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How to re-create Drake’s smooth Burning Bridges sound using plugins
He’s one of hip-hop’s biggest stars, but his globally successful sound is easily replicable with the right software - and the right know-how…
Inside the new wave of AI tools turning prompts into plugins
AI-powered plugin generators like Amorph and Pluginmaker.ai promise to democratiSe development – but is vibe coding really the future of plugin design, or just hype?
How to replicate the sample-based sonics of a gnarly Prodigy classic
Dissecting one of the big beat heavyweights’ most iconic bangers, and learning how to recreate its sound ourselves
How to replicate Charli XCX’s sonic characteristics
Having a Brat summer so far? Join us as we take a look at the core components that make up the most effective Charli XCX tracks
I’ve been a professional producer for decades, and these are the plugins I always call-up when working on a project
There’s so many plugins out there that can handle the same tasks slightly differently, but in the eyes of production expert Jon Musgrave, you really only need a small stable of selected favourites. Here’s his…
The difference between distortion and saturation and how to effectively get a gnarly sound
Adding small or even large amounts of saturation doesn’t have to be bad for you, as we explore how to singe your sonics
Want crispy, retro digital drum machine sounds? Here’s our top picks of the plugin options that emulate the pioneering classics
Despite low-quality sample rates, vintage digital drum machines remain a production constant. We hook-up three of the best, and recommend their plugin counterparts
Brian Clevinger explains how he recreated Absynth for a new generation
We recently chatted with Absynth’s creator to hear about the history of this legendary instrument and why its recent rebirth is the 'best project he’s ever worked on'
Unlocking the production tricks that Fred Again swears by
From chopped up vocals to creatively-applied reverb, Fred Again’s sonic hallmarks are easily replicable with plugins
How to use reverb to build impressive-sounding filters, reverses, risers and pads
Create your own reverb effects with our step-by-step tutorial
The best plugins for re-creating the grit and punch of classic analogue drum machines
If you love the sound of an analog drum machine, but don’t want to splash-out on vintage hardware, here’s our pick of the best vintage machines, in hardware and software form
Thinking of making your next music tech purchase on a rent-to-own plan? Read this first
Rent-to-own is often touted as the good alternative to plugin subscriptions but there are still reasons to be wary. Here are seven things to consider before signing on the dotted line
How to get Radiohead’s resonant National Anthem vocal effect in software
On Kid A, Radiohead went resonant with some severe vocal processing - although complex at the time, the incredible results can now be easily achieved in software
We investigate the claim that harnessing GPU can unlock limitless music production potential
The key to more powerful plugins may be the graphics processor that you already have in your computer. We discover how three developers are making this happen right now
Build your own expressive talkbox with plugins
If you love the sound of the talkbox, but grapple with the practicality of the hardware, we have some top tips for recreating the classic sound with plugins
How Oeksound's Soothe became one of modern production's most ubiquitous plugins
A decade on from its debut, Oeksound has unveiled Soothe3. We talk to the plugin's creators about the runaway success of this studio staple
Check out this fantastic treasure trove of free glitch plugins
Inear Display generously made its entire catalogue of audio tools available as pay-what-you-want downloads
How to recreate the ’90s-channelling energy of a PinkPantheress banger
The infectious Illegal dominated the pop landscape last year, and PinkPantheress was open about how its central Underworld sample was integral to its making. Let’s take it apart and rebuild it ourselves…
