Plug-ins

2017

Production Plug-Ins For Guitar-Centric Sound Design

By Strother Bullins ⋅ Published: 10/09/2017

I often collaborate with colleague Rich Tozzoli on pro audio product reviews. Rich is an award-winning, Grammy-nominated producer, engineer, composer and sound designer for...

2016

MCDSP ML8000 Advanced Limiter

By Michael Cooper ⋅ Published: 12/22/2016

Discrete multiband and wideband units in a single GUI

2016

Audio Ease Indoor Reverb Plug-In

By Brandon T. Hickey ⋅ Published: 11/16/2016

Sophisticated, captured ambience specifically for post

2016

RTW Continuous Loudness Control

By Steve La Cerra ⋅ Published: 11/16/2016

Software delivers real-time processing for program regulation

2016

Goodhertz Faraday Limiter Plug-in Version 2

By Barry Rudolph ⋅ Published: 09/01/2016

Novel Gain Reducer Offers Vibe, Color and Warmth

2016

Waves Vitamin Sonic Enhancer and Sub Align Plug-ins

By Steve La Cerra ⋅ Published: 07/29/2016

Enhanced Tone and Phase Correction for Live Sound

2016

DMG Audio Limitless

By Barry Rudolph ⋅ Published: 07/29/2016

Six-Band Mastering Limiter Plug-in With Style

2016

Waves Greg Wells Signature Series

By Michael Cooper ⋅ Published: 07/01/2016

Three Plug-Ins Deliver the Hitmaker’s Effects Chains

2016

Eventide Tverb Reverb Plug-in

By Barry Rudolph ⋅ Published: 07/01/2016

Neo Vintage Verb Recalls Classic Ambience

2016

Slate Digital FG-Bomber

By Michael Cooper ⋅ Published: 05/31/2016

Unusual Multiprocessor Adds Pizzazz to Tracks

2016

iZotope Ozone 7 Advanced

By B.Hickey ⋅ Published: 05/03/2016

Upgrade Brings New Processors and Workflow

2016

Lindell Audio 100% Lindell Bundle

By Michael Cooper ⋅ Published: 05/03/2016

Four Plug-ins With New Takes on Classic, Modern Gear

2016

Sonicsmiths The Foundry

By Michael Cooper ⋅ Published: 04/07/2016

Virtual Instrument Takes Fresh Approach to Sound Design

2016

Synchro Arts Revoice Pro

By Kevin Becka ⋅ Published: 02/09/2016

Advanced Tuning, Doubling, Editing, Alignment for Your DAW

2016

FabFilter Pro-C 2

By Michael Cooper ⋅ Published: 01/08/2016

Powerful New Controls and Compression Styles

2015

Waves H-Reverb

By Michael Cooper ⋅ Published: 09/25/2015

Unique Plug-in Delivers Terrific Sounds

2015

iZotope Ozone 6.1 Advanced

By Michael Cooper ⋅ Published: 09/04/2015

Mastering Suite Adds Stand-Alone Application and More

2015

Universal Audio UAD-2 Plug-Ins

By Tim Dolbear ⋅ Published: 09/04/2015

 Neve 88R Channel Strip Collection, Softube Marshall Amp Simulator

2015

Exponential Audio Excalibur

By Barry Rudolph ⋅ Published: 08/04/2015

Four-Voice Approach to Multi-Effect Plug-in

2015

Overloud-MoReVoX REmatrix

By Michael Cooper ⋅ Published: 04/01/2015

Multi-Layered Convolution Reverbs and Effects

2015

FabFilter Pro-Q 2

By Michael Cooper ⋅ Published: 04/01/2015

Superb EQ Plug-in Delivers Pristine Sound, Eminent Flexibility

2015

iZotope RX 4 Advanced

By Michael Cooper ⋅ Published: 03/06/2015

Streamlined Operation, New Leveler, Loudness Modules

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Waves Vitamin Sonic Enhancer: Multiband Plug-In Adds Clarity, Punch and More

By Michael Cooper ⋅ Published: 06/01/2014

A glance at Vitamin’s GUI initially led me to surmise the plug-in combines a harmonic exciter, stereo imager and transient shaper. But it turns...

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Sonnox Fraunhofer Codec Toolbox: Handy and Affordable Mix Encoding Solution

By Barry Rudolph ⋅ Published: 05/01/2014

The Sonnox Fraunhofer Codec Toolbox is a streamlined version of the Sonnox Fraunhofer Pro-Codec Version 2 plug-in for auditioning and encoding mono, stereo and...

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iZotope RX 3 Advanced: The Cadillac of Noise-Reduction Software

By Michael Cooper ⋅ Published: 05/01/2014

I’ve been a huge fan of iZotope RX 2 Advanced since its introduction more than three years ago, consistently using the comprehensive suite of...

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FabFilter Pro-MB: Groundbreaking and Intuitive Multiband Dynamics Plug-In

By Michael Cooper ⋅ Published: 03/01/2014

To provide the most flexibility and power, a multiband processor should be able to increase or decrease gain not just in select frequency bands...

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Zynaptiq Pitchmap: Revolutionary Polyphonic Pitch-Shifter

By Michael Cooper ⋅ Published: 11/01/2013

Pitchmap promises polyphonic pitch transposition and correction in real time. This goes way beyond wholly shifting the pitch of a recording up or down...

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Slate Digital Virtual Buss Compressors: Plug-in Bundle Gives Classic Hardware a New Spin

By Michael Cooper ⋅ Published: 11/01/2013

Many plug-ins that model vintage hardware strive to emulate the original item’s complete sonic and functional attributes, warts and all. Slate Digital’s Virtual Buss...