Unlocking the Sonic Magic of Physical Spaces Ever shouted into a cave? Or ‘yee-hawed’ down the Grand Canyon? Maybe you've heard an echo in a large bathroom? In each case, you would have heard what convolution reverb is based on. Did you notice how the sound in a cave...
Ever wondered why John Bonham's drums sound so massive? Or what makes Whitney Houston’s vocals shimmer? Or why The XX sound so spacey? Reverb is a crucial contributor to what makes their recordings sound great. In this article, we’ll take you through a brief history...
What Makes Drums "Cinematic"? Cinematic drums are crucial for captivating, immersive film-based storytelling. They also elevate pop, hip hop, and EDM productions, adding gravity and depth to key sections of a track. Composers and producers typically turn to percussion...
What is a delay plugin? Delay plugins are audio software-based audio effects used in DAWs that create a copy of the original signal. You can then mix the original audio with the copy to enhance the perception of space, depth, and ambience. Delay effects fall into...
What is a synth plugin? As your music production journey evolves, you'll eventually want more options for sounds and textures. Synth plugins can fill that void. They are virtual instruments with an expansive range of synthesis capabilities to generate and shape...
A Brief History of String Synths Think of electronic music and it’s impossible to ignore the role of string synthesizers. One only has to consider the lush ambient string pads in ‘Halcyon + On + On’ by Orbital, or the late great Vangelis’ Chariot’s of Fire and,...
The art of sampling and modern sound manipulation is still in its waking hours relative to the universal day that encompasses the history of music. But that dawn is passing, and the sample capabilities of the Top Virtual Studio Technology (VST) Samplers are currently...
When considering overall sound, ease-of-use, and functionality, a small handful rise to the top. Here is our top five distortion plugins.