Reviews

Beatmaker RICO by UJAM Review (Effortless Reggaetón Grooves)

For the last few years, UJAM has given virtual instrument concepts in partnership with designers from Steinberg’s Virtual Guitarist and Groove agent, producing software series for guitarists, bassists, and drummers. The Beatmaker series is a set of simple plugins for electronic groove and beat composition. This series has upgraded to the second version, which adds …

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Reaper In-Depth Review: Is It Worth It In 2022?

Audio Advice, DAW, Reviews / By John Narciso

When it comes to affordability, REAPER continues to make its name as a budget Digital Audio Workstation. REAPER, or Rapid Environment for Audio Production, Engineering, and Recording, has gone a long way since it was first released in 2005. But more than 15 years later, is REAPER still worth the money? Is REAPER worth it …

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PSP Saturator Review (Ultimate Saturation Tool)

Plugins, Reviews / By Luke Redmond

PSPaudioware knows how important it is to have a great saturator plugin in your arsenal, so they’ve reworked some older processors to create the Saturator. It’s a really easy-to-use plugin that can give you amazing results in no time at all. Let’s take a look at what makes PSPaudioware’s Saturator worth getting. Category Rating Summary …

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Cramit By Integraudio & Sixth Sample Review (Free OTT-Style Compressor)

Our Plugins, Plugins, Reviews / By Alex Soare

Cramit By Integraudio & Sixth Sample - OTT Inspired Compressor | integraudio.com

Integraudio Cramit, created in collaboration with Sixth Sample, is a free OTT compressor plugin featuring plenty of modern-day capabilities. In music, compression is used to minimize the dynamic range of signals that contain both loud and quiet portions so that they may be heard clearly. For example, consider the difference between a gentle whisper and the …

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PSP InfiniStrip WIND Review (Channel Strip)

Plugins, Reviews / By Luke Redmond

PSP InfiniStrip Review (Channel Strip) | integraudio.com

PSPaudioware’s Infinistrip WIND is an incredible channel strip plugin with (almost) infinite configurations. It’s highly recommended by Grammy-winning producers and mixers, looks sharp, and gives you brilliant results. Let’s dive into the different settings to see what makes this plugin so fantastic. Category Rating Summary Features ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ There are so many great features that sound …

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Deelay by Integraudio & Sixth Sample – Free Delay VST/AU Plugin

Our Plugins, Plugins, Reviews / By K. M. Joshi

Developed in collaboration with Sixth Sample, Integraudio’s Deelay is a free delay plugin with a plethora of features geared for modern producers. The delay effect is bread-and-butter for any music producer. Practically every DAW comes with a delay plugin, and usually, you can get by with them without issue. However, once in a while, you …

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SantaCruzEQ Review by MAAT Labs

EQ Plugins, Plugins, Reviews / By Ignacio Ponce

In this review, we’re looking at this versatile EQ with some interesting features and a very simple yet effective UI that is very easy to use and understand. It comes in two versions, and we’ll mention the differences towards the end of the review. MAAT Labs’ SantaCruzEQ is one plugin you can use in several …

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Review: Dynamic Delay By Initial Audio

Plugins, Reviews / By K. M. Joshi

Let’s take a look at Initial Audio’s iteration of this nifty delay effect with several idiosyncrasies. A dynamic delay uses the input signal, whether the current signal or a side-chained signal, to determine the loudness of the delay feedback. They are helpful to avoid muddying your recordings with constant echoing. So, before such delay plugins …

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Review: Shaperbox 2 Bundle By Cableguys

Plugins, Reviews / By K. M. Joshi

Get your creative juices flowing with this bundle of effects that twist, mangle, and maim your sounds. Modern electronic music production is synchronous with complex automation and modulations happening inside plugins as well as on the DAW level. And if your DAW doesn’t have modulators, you switch to MIDI sequencers and modulators. However, what if …

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Review: IRID By Tritik (Versatile Reverb)

Plugins, Reviews / By K. M. Joshi

Tritik IRID is an algorithmic reverb plugin specializing in deeply customizable shimmer effects. The artists/engineers Brian Eno, Roger Eno, and David Lanois were the first to use the shimmer reverb effect in their 1983 album Apollo: Atmospheres and Soundtracks. However, it wasn’t until the 1984 release of the album The Unforgettable Fire by U2, Eno, …

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