Virtual modular synths are a great way to experiment with modular without investing in a hardware system. Here’s our list of the best modular software synths!
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When it comes to the best pedal platform amps, there are many solutions that will all keep your pedals’ sound as uncolored as possible. Check out our picks!
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The Sequential Prophet name is music in the ears of all synth fans. But which Prophet is best – the Rev2, the Prophet-6, or the reissued Prophet-5?
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This week’s collection of freebies brings you an emulation of the Ensoniq SD-1, a unique rotating tape delay, and a recreation of Massive’s iconic Scream filter.
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How to Use a Reference Track Effectively: Here’s how to compare your mix strategically and improve loudness, balance, and energy much faster.
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The best gigging guitars should be usable, reliable and versatile. Here, we’ve got all of those qualities, and we’ve also considered value for money.
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We explore concepts like Latency, Buffer Size, and Monitoring, and ways to understand and troubleshoot problems in your recording setup.
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The best boost pedals either offer a transparent volume lift of the sound of an iconic preamp, or both. Check them out!
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Ever wondered how to get the Can’t Stop guitar tone? Check out how to achieve it with plugins, beginner gear, or studio equipment!
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PitchCure is a free Auto-tune alternative, Retro Radio does just what it says, and Glas is a creative spectral processor: Free plugins of the week!
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