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Brainworx bx_limiter True Peak – A Mix Real-World Review
Our reviewer finds that Brainworx's latest plug-in features a wealth of control and fine-tuning options.
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Erica Synths Zen Delay Virtual – A Mix Real-World Review
Our reviewer explains why "If you enjoy getting creative with sound—either live or in the studio—you’re going to love Zen Delay Virtual."
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Brainworx bx_masterdesk Pro — A Mix Real-World Review
With more musicians and producers doing their own mastering, DIY mastering software is on the rise, so we put one of the most popular...
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Sound Radix Auto-Align 2 – A Mix Real-World Review
Time-aligning and phase-correcting just got significantly easier with Sound Radix’s Auto-Align 2.
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Neural DSP Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Suite — A Mix Real-World Review
A favorite of Kirk Hammett, James Hetfield, Steve Lukather, Neal Schon, John Petrucci and Prince, the Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ now has a plug-in...
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Antares Auto-Tune Pro X – A Mix Real-World Review
The Mix knob is just one of many new features the updated Antares Auto-Tune Pro X plug-in adds to speed workflow.
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Laboratory Audio Strikeforce Cinematic Percussion — A Mix Real-World Review…in the USVI
For the final installment of this year's Real-World Reviews from the USVI, our team tested the Laboratory Audio Strikeforce Cinematic Percussion plug-in.
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Liquidsonics Seventh Heaven Pro Reverb — A Mix Real-World Review…in the USVI
When our reviewers headed to the USVI for some recording, they brought along Liquidsonics' Seventh Heaven Reverb to try out.
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Universal Audio Waterfall Rotary Speaker — A Mix Real-World Review…in the USVI
Recording in the US Virgin Islands, our review team put UA's Waterfall Rotary Speaker plug-in to the test.
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KIT Plugins Smash — A Mix Real-World Review…in the USVI
Recording in the remote setting of the US Virgin Islands, our review team put KIT Plugins' new Smash dynamics plug to the test.
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IK Multimedia ToneX — A Mix Real-World Review…in the USVI
Recording in St. John, USVI, our review team put IK Multimedia's ToneX amp sim to the test, using self-created sims of their own amps.
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KIT Plugins BB N73 Preamp / EQ — A Mix Real-World Review
KIT Plugins’ latest offering, the BB N73, is modeled off of a dozen vintage 1073s owned by Nashville’s Blackbird Studios
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Antares Auto-Tune Vocal Compressor – A Mix Real-World Review
With the release of the Auto-Tune Vocal Compressor plug-in, Antares aims its vocal-software expertise at the crowded and competitive compressor market.
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Ayaic Mix Monolith Plug-In — A Mix Real-World Review
Ayaic's Mix Monolith is an "automatic mixing system" that will get you "90 percent there" says our reviewer. Find out why!
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Waves Magma Tube Channel Strip – Mix Real-World Review
Mike Levine put the Waves Magma Tube Channel Strip Plug-In, with its modeled tube-drive circuit, to the test.
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Sonible Metering Bundle — A Mix Real-World Review
Mike Levine dives into the Sonible Metering Bundle and finds that its True:Level and True:Balance plug-ins have different modus operandi.
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iZotope RX 10 Advanced – A Real-World Review
Mix dives into the recent iZotope RX 10 Advanced update and finds that the post-production software has upped the ante.
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The Oven — Mix Real-World Review
The Mix review team puts The Oven, “a Vibe/ Coloration/Mojo" plug-in, to the test in this Real-World Review.
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Sonnox ListenHub – A Real-World Review
Our reviewer found Sonnox's ListenHub plug-in helped him achieve more consistent mixes due to its loudness monitoring and analysis
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Moog Moogerfooger Effects Plug-ins – A Real-World Review
Our review team dives into Moog's new software-based versions of its classic pedal series.
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Newfangled Audio Invigorate – A Real-World Review
Reviewer Barry Rudolph discovers that Newfangled Audio’s Invigorate is much more than a stereo compressor/limiter.
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MAAT FiDef JENtwo – A Real-World Review
Studio pro Rob Tavaglione puts the psychoacoustic process of the new MAAT FiDef JENtwo stand-alone plug-in to the test.
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Joe Chiccarelli Signature Plug-in – A Real-World Review
Ever ask yourself what 10x Grammy-winner Joe Chiccarelli would do? With Leapwing Audio's new plug-in, you can find out.
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ADPTR Audio Sculpt Plug-In – A Real-World Review
Michael Cooper puts the ADPTR Audio Sculpt plug-in to the test and finds its an amazing tool that shapes dynamics, transients and tone in...
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Waves CLA Nx Plug-In – A Real-World Review
Waves' latest Chris Lord-Alge plug-in, CLA Nx, is a virtual mix-room emulation of his Mix LA control room.
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KIT Plugins BB Mo-Q – A Real-World Review
Reviewer Russ Long wonders how he was ever able to close a mix without the new KIT Plugins BB Mo-Q plug-in.
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Youlean Loudness Meter 2 – A Real-World Review
Many free plug-ins only get half the job done, but reviewer Rob Tavaglione discovers the Youlean Loudness Meter 2 plug-in hits the target.
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Plugin Alliance Neold U17 – A Real-World Review
Mike Levine puts the Plugin Alliance Neold U17 'secret compressor' emulation to the test in this Real-World Review.
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PSPaudioware Saturator and Impressor Plug-Ins – A Real-World Review
Reviewer Michael Cooper put the PSPaudioware Saturator and Impressor plug-ins to the test in this Real-World Review.
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Universal Audio Spark – A Real-World Review
Reviewer Mike Levine feels that ultimately, software subscriptions are all about value, and finds "Spark delivers it big time."
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Audio Ease Altiverb 7 – A Real-World Review
Composer/producer Rich Tozzoli checks out Audio Ease Altiverb 7 convolution reverb plug-in in this Real-World Review.
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Sonnox Claro EQ and Oxford Envolution — A Real-World Review
Composer/producer Rich Tozzoli checks out both the Sonnox Claro EQ And Oxford Envolution plug-in in this Real-World Review.
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Heavyocity Symphonic Destruction Orchestral VI – A Real-World Review
Producer/composer Rich Tozzoli takes on the Heavyocity Symphonic Destruction Orchestral VI plug-in in this short Real-World Review.
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Universal Audio Avalon VT-737SP – A Real-World Review
Producer/composer Rich Tozzoli takes on the Universal Audio Avalon VT-737SP plug-in in this short Real-World Review.
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Eventide Split EQ – A Real-World Review
Recording engineer Mike Dwyer takes on the Eventide Split EQ plug-in in this Real-World Review.
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Softube Spring Reverb – A Real-World Review
Producer/composer Rich Tozzoli takes on the Softube Spring Reverb plug-in in this Real-World Review.
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KIT Plugins BB N105 – Another Real-World Review
Producer/composer Rich Tozzoli recently headed to St John, USVI, for his annual recording retreat and brought along KIT Plugins' BB N105; here's what happened.
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Waves Abbey Road RS124 – A Real-World Review
Producer/composer Rich Tozzoli briefly puts the Waves Abbey Road RS124 plug-in to the test and finds it offers "gobs of 'tude."
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Black Box Analog Design HG-2MS – A Real-World Review
Producer/composer Rich Tozzoli takes on the Black Box Analog Design HG-2MS plug-in in this Real-World Review.
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Fuse Audio Labs VREV-140 — A Real-World Review
Reviewer Mike Levine discovers that the VREV-140 plate reverb plug-in features realistic emulation and a versatile feature set at a reasonble price.
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Mastering the Mix’s Reso Plug-In – A Real-World Review
Mastering the Mix’s Reso Plug-In Offers a Clean, Intelligent Approach to Problem Resonances.
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KIT Plugins BB N105 V2 Plug-In – A Real World Review
Reviewer Russ Long tries out the KIT Plugins BB N105 V2 Plug-In and finds it "sets a new bar in classic console emulation."