Have you ever wondered what that strange robotic sound is on classic tracks such as, “Let’s Groove Tonight” by Earth Wind & Fire, “Intergalactic” by Beastie Boys or “Mr. Roboto” by Styx? That is the iconic sound of a vocoder. Vocoders have been an unsung staple in popular music for the past 50...

Universal Audio recently released a long-awaited new audio interface — the Apollo Solo. This review covers everything from features to sound demos of the plugins. My conclusion: I’ve been using mine for several years and have fallen in love with it, but it has some glaring weaknesses that might not ...

If you're in the market for some serious low end bass grooves, you've probably been looking for the best bass synth. But picking the best bass synth is a tough question to answer because the market is ever-changing and the answer is very subjective.

And if you're looking for a more traditiona...

As someone who's played bass for nearly 30 years, I take my bass sounds seriously. But if you can't find a real bass player to hold things down, you'd be amazed at the incredible results you can get from the best bass VST plugins.

So here are the 11 best basses acoustic and electric bass plu...

Looking to have your guitar gently weep like a pro from the comfort of your home studio? Then it's time to embrace the full range of modern technology available. 

This article is a review of the best guitar amp VSTs & amp simulator plugins, so you can quickly get up and recording, no matter y...

How do you record audio into your computer? How do you listen back? If you're a musician looking to record guitar, vocals, or even start producing music in your computer, an audio interface needs to be one of your first purchases. Thankfully, a good audio interface doesn't need to break the ba...

A Rhodes Piano has one of the most distinctive sounds in music. From silky to sultry, soulful to psychedelic, Rhodes have been heard on countless hits. While there are many Rhodes VST plugins available, they aren’t created equal. The purpose of this article is to dive into the best Rhodes VST ...

Let’s face it, every musician wants to turn heads and maximize their creative expression with their sound. How do you achieve this in a way that doesn’t break the bank? Simple.

Distortion and saturation plugins!

Long story short, these plugins add frequencies in a certain way to make a track...

Are you frustrated with trying to get a realistic sounding piano on your computer? Or are you just looking for the best sounding pianos out there? In this article I've highlighted the best overall piano plugin package, the best grand piano VST, the best free piano VST, as well as some cool alt...

Today we’ll review Spitfire Audio’s incredible new Studio Brass Pro package. This brass collection is one of the most lifelike, usable brass vsts I’ve used. You can clearly hear how all the articulations of a wide range of brass instruments, played through a range of microphones, can sound so presen...

FabFilter released Pro-Q 4 in December 2024, and for the first time in years, it's a genuinely significant upgrade — not just a refinement. EQ Sketch, spectral dynamics, analog character modes, and a completely rethought Instance List all land in this version.

I've been using it since release. This...

I needed to find a mouse for recording music, because after a long session, my hand was starting to cramp up. I also wanted a mouse that would speed up my workflow.

After tons of research, I concluded that Logitech's MX 3 Master is the best choice for musicians. I've been using it for about year ...