DB-30 Drum Butter transforms drums into punchy, character-rich sounds in seconds. Its intuitive multi-effects workflow and powerful modules make creative drum processing fast, flexible and [...]

A practical review of LANDR Studio and the LANDR Mastering Plugin Pro, focusing on its all-in-one concept and AI-driven mastering.

The plugins on this list prove that free and professional are not mutually exclusive. Handpicked from years of production experience, every single one earns its place.

Grainferno turns any sample into evolving textures and playable synth tones. Its tempo-aware granular engine and intuitive workflow make experimental sound design surprisingly fast and musical.

LOVE 2 is my go-to tool for creating textures and atmospheres. With its granular engine and flexible effects chain, it feels like an ambient processor on steroids. Because of this, simple sounds [...]

Duck 2 has become my go-to tool for shaping groove and dynamics. Drawing the envelope directly makes precise ducking fast, intuitive and very flexible.

Filterverse is my go-to creative filter plugin for sound shaping. With its deep modulation options, it feels like a filter on steroids. Because of this, you can push sounds much further creatively.

One of the strongest creative filter plugins for modern sound design workflows, standing out through deep modulation and flexible routing.

Creative Filter plugins are my preferred tools for sound shaping. A filter with extreme modulation can be thought of as an EQ on steroids. Because of this, you can use filters more creatively [...]

DataMind Audio Refractalizer – a granular synth that turns samples into playable instruments and opens new sound design territory.

Cubase is a mature DAW that remains my first choice even after more than 20 years. What sets it apart is its precision, reliability, and depth in daily professional use.

It’s a perceptual compressor focused on musical balance, transparent control, and practical mixing workflows. What sets it apart is its approach – it shapes dynamics by intent, not by numbers.

Lunacy Audio BEAM 2.0 is a creative multi-effect designed for inspiring sound design and musical experimentation – a powerful and versatile tool I truly enjoy working with.

Investing in the best studio monitors is a surefire way to significantly enhance your ability to create music, samples, synth patches, etc.

iZotope Ozone 12: IRC 5, Stem EQ, Bass Control, Unlimiter & Master Assistant. The best, most intuitive mastering suite yet – and it easily earns the Sounds of Revolution Award.

These unique mixing and mastering plugins stand out from the crowd and don't have to hide from expensive and rare hardware units.

Baby Audio Tekno: 18 drum engines, punchy synthesized drums, randomize & humanize functions – a flexible, inspiring drum synth.

For me, iZotope RX 11 represents the gold standard in audio restoration, and it absolutely earns the Sounds of Revolution Award.

It's an insane multiband distortion, compression, EQ, and filter unit that lets you shape sound any way you want. What sets it apart is its character – it doesn’t just distort, it transforms.

These Plugins offer saturation to thicken, add warmth, draw pieces out of the mix, and create signature sounds. You may turn regular sounds into something utterly fresh and weird using some of [...]

Minimal Audio Wave Shifter is more than a multi-effects plugin, it's a sound-mangling instrument in its own right.

For quick fixes and deep mix sculpting alike, Sonible Smart Comp 2 impresses on all fronts. The AI suggestions don’t get in the way but provide a useful launchpad.

This unique plugin is a fast, automated EQ solution with AI support. You get incredibly good results in no time. Alongside the Pro Q4, it is one of the best EQs on the market

Key Detection PLugins analyze the scale of a song, loop, or any audio file and take the guesswork out of the equation. They are massive time-saver and just make the whole process a lot smoother.

For me, the FabFilter Pro Q4 is currently the best EQ on the market. It is a true all-in-one plugin and offers an amazing feature list. It even has the potential to replace other specialized tools!

Softube Flow is unquestionably a fantastic method of mastering and provides outstanding outcomes in no time. The rent-to-own model is the ideal compromise between ownership and subscription models.

With Backbone Steinberg has succeeded in creating an innovative VSTi. It’s one of the most powerful creative tools for drum changes. I love its ground breaking AI technology for my sound design.

With a combination of amazing effects and remarkably simple operation, Yum Audio Ember adds character, warmth and lively tones to the sound.

The Black Box HG-2 adds saturation, harmonics, natural compression, and increased RMS for mixing and mastering. It's one of the best saturation plugins available.

I have been using and following Waves plugins for decades. Since Waves has had a significant influence on my sound design and is used by countless producers around the world, here is my list of [...]

Zynaptiq Orange Vocoder 4 is a limitless sound design toolbox. None of the Vocoder VSTs, in my opinion, sound as precise and thorough as this one! I've never seen or heard a vocoder with so much [...]

The Microwave 1 Plugin never fails to impress with its distinct sound. I really enjoy these slightly gritty, broken wavetable tones. It's simply a fantastic recreation of a classic!

Transit 2 by Baby Audio is the perfect tool when you want to quickly and intuitively create transitions between individual parts and sections in a track.

A Multi FX plugin works much like an instrument rather than an ordinary signal processing plug-in. By combining various effects, you may increase both the creative and operational options. These [...]

At this point, I would like to talk about synthesizers that have a special appeal to me - be it the unusual basic sound, the unique concept, the affordable price tag, or simply the ease of use, etc.

BA-1 is simple to use and invites for tweaking. This little synth looks like a toy but sounds like a beast! It’s a real highlight in my arsenal.

I’m always looking for new, creative ways to produce unique samples. Hundreds of VST Plugins are installed on my audio system and the number is constantly increasing. This is my current list [...]

Even though there are already a few other morph plugins on the market, in my opinion this one is by far the best. It is a real weapon for my sound design and not “just” recommended for game and [...]

Becoming an accomplished music producer is a process that can often take years. There are many ways to improve your own music production. Mixing music takes both technical skill and creativity to [...]

iZotope Ozone 11 has certainly been the best-known and most successful program for many years when it comes to AI-based mastering. My projects have improved in quality thanks to this amazing [...]

One of the best mastering tools available is the Weiss Complete Collection. You can get all the necessary elements at a great price, including compression, limiting, de-essing, mix maximizing, [...]

I like to add Saturn2 behind Pro-R2 when mixing to give the reverb a certain color and uniqueness. In general, the combination of these two plugins is one of my secret weapons. For me, Pro-R2 is [...]

In my opinion, Forever 89 Visco is the Synplant2 of drum machines, and it has some similarities to the Zynaptiq Morph. With this tool, samples can be altered in ways that were previously [...]

I've produced thousands of drum loops under my label Sounds of Revolution (SOR). It's just my biggest passion and the main theme of my sample packs. I find it crucial that my samples sound [...]

When you hear the terms "smart" or "intelligent" plugins, they're referring to a group of technologies that combine forensic audio analysis, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. These [...]

The joy of experimenting always has the highest priority when creating the sample packs of Sounds of Revolution. This is my current list of the Best Reverb Plugins.

For me one of the most intriguing methods for developing new sonic textures is granular synthesis. It’s a unique method and an invaluable tool for sound design.

I like the imperfections of analogue recording equipment. These Plugins are great for adding some dirt to your production, giving your sound a unique shape.

When mixing music, delay is an essential audio effect alongside reverb to create space. I always love to use delay in a creative way to give my samples a unique shape. This is my current list of [...]

This subject is underestimated by many. Here are some production techniques that will improve the quality of your mixes. Tuning Drums has a massive impact on the feel and groove of your tracks.

I am sure that you will agree that sometimes it is not that easy to be creative. Creativity depends on many factors. I've put together a few tips on how to get inspiration while composing music. [...]

I have compiled basic things/considerations on how to produce music creatively.  Some of the following things that are actually taken for granted and yet are often forgotten.

Here are some basic tips for music production and a few considerations that are actually obvious and yet are quickly forgotten.

To be able to judge a mix well, you need fresh ears that you can rely on. Therefore, the ear should not tire too quickly. To prevent this from happening, you should follow a few rules for the [...]