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Dragon Fire by Denise Audio

Dragon Fire, by Denise Audio, is a software plugin that will enable you to use tonal compression with a particular shape technology to color and tame your audio dynamics. Undoubtedly, it is an innovative product that grants you an unseen control on your music. A vast array of features is at your disposition in this…
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DIFIX by United Plugins

DIFIX is a multi/band processor plugin for guitars and bass. Created by UnitedPlugins, it makes your string instruments sound how they should! Its multi-band dynamic processor levels your sound. And DIFIX adds analog saturation, just like a fiscal DI-box does. There are a lot of sound cards that say they have good Hi-Z inputs, but…
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Effect Rack by Soundtoys

The Effect Rack by Soundtoys is a creative multi-effects system. It consists of 14 essential effects in one singular and powerful plugin. For example, this rack includes some creative friendly delay effects, like the famous EchoBoy and PrimalTap. It also incorporates saturation effects like the Radiator and Decapitator. In addition, these have a rhythmic modulator…
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Colour Copy by u-he

Colour Copy is a modern bucket-bridge delay plugin designed by u-he. Inspired by classic bucket- bridge delays (BBD), it is loaded with great modern features. These enhance the user experience and increase overall productivity. The Traditional Coloration This plugin delivers the particular coloration loved in classic BBD units, but also adds some extra color to…
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FilterFreak: Pure Analog Magic

Looking to find a plugin that has fat analog sweeps, or pounding filter rhythms, plus some particular hardware sound? The FilterFreak resonant analog filter by Soundtoys is the tool you need. Smooth and silky or grimy and resonant, the FilterFreak will add some serious character to your sound. On the one hand, it does it…
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MIXROOM, the Intelligent EQ Plugin

MIXROOM by Mastering the Mix is a super handy and intelligent EQ plugin that will guide you in your search for the perfect sonic balance. It helps you find the best ingredients to work on vocals and synths, or to master your music. If you are looking for clarity and richness in your sound, MIXROOM…
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Soundtoys’ Sie-Q: EQ Renovated

Sie-Q by Soundtoys is a renovated EQ. As you might know, equalization—or EQ—is one of the best-known forms of audio processing in music production. In short, with EQ you can adjust the volume level of a frequency (or range of frequencies) within a sound, which in turn allows you to cure a sound of its…
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RTM10: the New Studio Monitor in Town

There is a new monitor in town: Mesanovic has released their first set of studio monitors, the RTM10! We in Music Production Knowledge think they are pretty interesting. These are Mesanovic’s approach to pro-grade studio monitors and they look fantastic. Characteristics of the RTM10 To begin with, they are 3-way active DSP studio monitors that…
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Audient iD44

The iD44 gives you the pro sound you, as a musician, deserve. Firstly, it is a 20 in and 24 out professional audio interface developed and designed by Audient. Secondly, this is the most powerful interface of the line to date. Thirdly, Audient iD44 delivers pro audio performance for your home or pro studio. It…
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Devastator

Devastator is an all in one Bitcrusher designed by NoiseAsh. This plug-in is not your average bit crusher. Its improvements give you all the common features used to get lo-fi distortion with audio resolution degradation. You can get unique sounds to shape your tracks in a devastating and powerful way with this plug-in. Its straightforward…
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