Hollywood Strings 2 – A Fantastic Sequel to the Iconic Library from EastWest Sounds
Hollywood Strings 2 has arrived and from first impressions, it was well worth the wait! This 21-piece orchestra...
FOLDS – The Stunning New Instrument from Void & Vista (review + 14 examples)
FOLDS is a new Kontakt-based library from Void & Vista that takes vocal samples to the dark side...
AI Loudener by Techivation (Review + 6 examples)
The AI Loudener from Techivation uses machine learning to increase track loudness without affecting peak levels. Below is...
Rando – The Super Cool Sampler by Monkeyc – (Review + 20 Examples)
In this article, I’ll have a look at Rando by Monkeyc. It is a sampling instrument available in...
Max/MSP: The History and Utility of this Iconic Language from Cycling ’74
The history of Max/MSP began almost 40 years ago as a project initiated at IRCAM (Institut de Recherche...
Let’s Talk Trash: The Quintessential Distortion Device by iZotope
In this review, I’ll pop the hood on the newest version of Trash by iZotope. Several years ago...
Co-Producer by Output: The Singularity is Fast Approaching (+ Interview with Spencer Salazar)
The introduction of Co-Producer by Output exemplifies a new era for music and audio production. We are...
Groove Shaper: A Stunning New Plugin from Pitch Innovations (Review)
Groove Shaper is an awesome new sequencing plugin from Pitch Innovations that uses geometrical shapes to produce sophisticated...
The Impressive ShaperBox 3 by Cableguys Audio (Review)
ShaperBox 3 is a sophisticated envelope-based processor that can add rhythmic content where none existed and unique transitions...
3 Keys to Success in Freelance Audio and Music Production
The world of freelance audio and music production can be a bit of a mystery for those just...