Arturia's Tape Mello-Fi VST plugin is a powerful, easy-to-use tool to add tons of gooey lo-fi goodness to any track. In this article, you'll find a review of Arturia's Tape Mello-Fi, a straightforward user guide, and some sound demos so you can decide whether Tape Mello-Fi is for you! ...

Omnisphere is one of the most revered pieces of music software in the game today. Not only is the engine incredibly versatile, but it also happens to be one of the most powerful pieces of synthesis software on the market.

However, the price tag can be a bit much for many young producers to...

Looking for high quality drum loops and samples? You've come to the right place! 

This article is focused exclusively on providing you with the best loops and best drum samples so you can elevate your drum tracks to the pro level. 

So whether you want acoustic kick drums, trap...

While the flanger was originally hailed as a guitar stompbox, in the digital world, we have the ability to use its unique characteristics to spice up our mixes and add a bit of space-age flavor. A good flanger plugin is a valuable asset for any producer or mix engineer, as it is one of the...

Nowadays, we do so much of our production and mixing work in the box that having tools that cover all of the bases is necessary. The phaser effect has long been one of the most popular modulation effects around and is one of the most important tools for any engineer to have in their...

Free VST synth plugins are a great way to get started with music production. They offer a lot of features and can be used to create high-quality sounds. Plus, they're usually easy to install, especially if you're new to the process. If you're just starting out, these free synthesizer...

 Back in the day, the only way to get your music to that pro-level was to have loads of expensive outboard gear and a high-end recording studio. Nowadays, with companies making software plugins to emulate the best hardware in the world, as well as software that takes music into the...

When it comes time to mixing vocals, it’s important that you’re armed with the right vocal plugins! From compressors to EQs to reverb plugins and beyond, it can be quite overwhelming trying to find the right plugins for your needs.

Thankfully, we’ve compiled a list of our...

It’s obvious that we’re living in the digital age where mixing in the box with digital audio plugins is the norm. Before plugins changed the game, channel strips were an invaluable part of music production and mixing process. Nowadays, the two worlds have combined to help...

When it comes to mix processing, the de-esser is often one of the most misunderstood tools out there. However, it is also one of the most necessary tools for mixing, especially if you want your vocals to sound crisp and professional.

There are so many factors that contribute to the overall...

EQ is one of the main foundations of mixing. While there are hundreds of EQ plugins on the market today, not all of them are made equal. 

From parametric to analog-style EQ plugins, some of which have features like mid-side processing, sidechaining, or frequency analyzers,...

No matter what kind of music you make, there will likely be one point in your music career that you’ll need a synthesizer to create the sound you hear in your head. Unless you have thousands of dollars to shell out on an iconic hardware synth, you’ll probably find yourself...