Reviews

Soothe was always the best tool of its kind - and Soothe 3 refines the concept in all the right areas: better workflow, more flexibility and a more polished experience. The sound is noticeably [...]

Decimort 2 models a complete AD/DA conversion chain, delivering authentic vintage sampler character with precise control. From subtle coloring to creative distortion, results stay musical. The [...]

LANDR Studio combines AI mastering, samples, plugins, and distribution in one ecosystem. The mastering plugin builds a complete chain in seconds – fast, musical, and surprisingly capable.

Topos shapes sound with a unique morphing workflow, blending saturation and speaker tone into fast, musical results.

DB-30 Drum Butter by XLN Audio is a fast, creative multi-effects processor for drums. Six well-tuned modules, a smart Magnitude macro, and 260+ presets deliver instant results. The module lock [...]

The best free plugins don't compromise – they simply cost nothing. This roundup covers hand-picked tools that earn their place in any session: from stereo wideners and reverbs to analyzers and [...]

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 by Devious Machines is the most refined tool available for envelope-based volume shaping and sidechain ducking. Draw precise curves, use multiband processing, generate envelopes from audio [...]

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.