Oeksound Soothe2 Review

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Finally… my review of Soothe2. Music production has come a long way in the past few decades. From the days of analogue recording to the digital era, producers and engineers have been seeking out new ways to improve the quality of their mixes. One of the most important aspects of any mix is the dynamic […]

Soundtoys SuperPlate Review

The SuperPlate is an all-new plugin from Soundtoys – taking inspiration from its’ younger brother, the Little Plate but with extended capabilities and a refreshed sonic palette. Read on to find out my first impressions… Overview The SuperPlate expands upon the LittlePlate. If you didn’t already know, the Little Plate was part of SoundToys 5 […]

Are Universal Audio Plugins Worth It?

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Universal Audio plugins are a must-have for any audio producer or engineer looking to achieve a professional sound. But, are Universal Audio plugins worth it? Here are some reasons why you should consider investing in these powerful tools. Don’t forget to check out my review of the UAD Minimoog here! Firstly, Universal Audio plugins are […]

AMEK Mastering Compressor Review

The AMEK Mastering Compressor finally gives us a compressor to compliment the AMEK 200 and AMEK 250 EQs. Based on the GML 8900, the new compressor by the AMEK brand provides multiple true RMS detection and crest factor control. This beast of a plugin from Brainworx gives you three compressors in one. Do I NEED […]

Looptrotter SA2RATE 2 Plugin Review

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The Looptrotter SA2RATE 2 plugin is a warm and luxurious-sounding saturation plugin. Find out in this review why you should consider this plugin as your next purchase! Additionally, why not also check out my previous review on the Mayor Appelbaum ‘THE OVEN’ plugin by Plugin Alliance? Click here. SA2RATE 2 Plugin Overview The SA2RATE 2 […]

Plugin Alliance THE OVEN Review

THE OVEN recently released on Plugin Alliance and it has since been a curious hit amongst producers and engineers. It’s not a typical EQ or saturation plugin, unlike the recently released AMEK EQ 250. It’s designed to be a “Mojo Box” in the theme of oven controls such as ‘Cook’, ‘Bake’ and ‘Broil’. The plugin, […]

Relab LX480 Review: The Ultimate Reverb

Finally! I am reviewing one of my most beloved plugins, the Relab LX480. This reverberation plugin is designed after the famous Lexicon 480L. Arguably, this is the most used and revered reverberation unit in any professional recording or mixing studio. Read on to see my thoughts about how the LX480 is the ultimate reverb. And […]

Soundtoys 5 Review

Soundtoys 5 is a bundle of every plugin within the Soundtoys arsenal. These plugins are an essential main-stay to any producer or mix engineers’ plugin collection. The collection is used by the top producers and mix engineers of today. Including: Matt Schaeffer; Mike Dean; Greg Wells; Kenny Beats; and Ludwig Göransson. Read this Soundtoys 5 […]

iZotope RX 10 New Features Announced

iZotope has announced some of the new features coming to RX 10. It was revealed that the next-generation release of RX will focus on speed and mitigating the challenges of today. Unless you’ve been under a rock, you may know that iZotope RX is the best audio editing platform available today. This is the number […]

The Best Minimoog Emulation Review

We’ve seen them all. Diva, Mini V, Model 72, Monark, Minimode and The Legend. But only one can rule them all… read on to see my review of and why I think the UAD Moog Minimoog is the ultimate emulation of the Moog Model D monophonic Synthesiser. A Little Context The Minimoog Model D was […]