Create Better Music, One Plugin at a Time
Artificial intelligence continues to reshape music production, and vocal processing is one of the areas seeing the biggest advancements. IK Multimedia’s ReSing SE aims to make AI-powered voice transformation accessible to producers, songwriters, and content creators by allowing users to transform recorded vocals into entirely new vocal performances—all while processing audio locally on your computer. … Read more
A great beat does not always need more sounds. Sometimes it simply needs more movement, texture, and contrast. Serato Hex FX is designed to provide those qualities without requiring producers to build complicated processing chains with several separate plugins. It combines more than 45 effects, over 100 presets, customizable chains, and performance tools such as … Read more
Modern producers rarely suffer from a shortage of effects. Most DAWs already include delays, reverbs, filters, distortion processors, modulation effects, and other creative tools. The real challenge is combining those effects quickly enough to capture an idea before the inspiration disappears. Serato Hex FX approaches that problem by placing more than 45 effects inside one … Read more
The sound of ’80s R&B was defined by more than drum machines and glossy production. Much of its emotional character came from warm analog chords, sweeping string machines, expressive synth brass, melodic bass lines, and spacious effects. Cherry Audio’s Trident Mk III is particularly well suited to this style. Inspired by the original Korg Trident … Read more
The original Korg Trident was an ambitious analog instrument that combined a polyphonic synthesizer with dedicated brass and string sections. Released during the early 1980s, it became known for lush pads, sweeping strings, warm brass, and the colorful analog textures associated with that era. Cherry Audio’s Trident Mk III Synthesizer brings that concept into the … Read more
Whether you’re producing hip-hop, R&B, synthwave, lo-fi, or pop, u-he Diva is one of the best software synthesizers for creating warm, analog-inspired sounds. Its detailed oscillator and filter models capture the character of classic hardware synths, making it easy to build rich chords, expressive leads, and thick basses that instantly elevate your productions. In this … Read more
If you’ve spent any time searching for the best analog synthesizer plugins, you’ve almost certainly come across u-he Diva. Despite being on the market for years, Diva continues to earn praise from producers, sound designers, and composers who want authentic analog warmth without investing in expensive hardware. But with newer synthesizers like Pigments, Serum, and … Read more
How to Make 80s Synthwave Beats with Roland D-50 The unmistakable sound of the 1980s is making a huge comeback. From blockbuster movie soundtracks to modern artists like The Weeknd, The Midnight, FM-84, and Gunship, synthwave has evolved from a nostalgic niche into one of today’s most inspiring genres. At the center of that sound … Read more
Roland D-50 Review: Is This Legendary Digital Synth Still Worth It In VST Form? Few synthesizers have achieved legendary status quite like the Roland D-50. Originally released in 1987, it helped define the sound of late-’80s pop, film scores, new age music, and countless chart-topping records. Today, Roland has faithfully recreated this classic through the … Read more
How to Make Beats with Reason Rack 14: A Complete Guide for Modern Producers Introduction Reason Rack 14 gives producers access to one of the most creative collections of virtual instruments and effects available today—all without leaving their favorite DAW. Whether you’re using Ableton Live, FL Studio, Logic Pro, Cubase, Studio One, or Pro Tools, … Read more