Category: Software

Music Production Knowledge

Arturia iSem

A classic synthesizer has been reimagined: it’s the Arturia iSem software for iPad 2 and OS 6.0 or later. Included, you’ll find all original parameters of the classic Oberheim SEM as well as other goodies. For example, you’ll have two oscillators with the sawtooth waveform and a variable pulse wave to enhance with sine wave…
Read more

music production knowledge

Arturia iMini

The Arturia iMini is a software recreation of the iconic and classic monosynth that Dr. Bob Moog developed back in the 70s. The original monosynth was a 3-1/2 octave keyboard whose design aimed at being portable in comparison to other modular systems of the epoch. During that time, it became really popular with bands. For…
Read more

Mixxin Academy

Sonnox Broadcast Collection

If you’re into broadcast production, then the Sonnox Broadcast Collection is something to look into. In particular, these are Oxford plugins. They are powerful and provide top-notch processing capabilities and precise control over your productions. In this special collection, you will find the finest Oxford EQ and Dynamic plugins. Also included is the inflator, which…
Read more

Mixxin Academy

DAW History

The DAW history is a fascinating one. We might not know about it even though this is one of our most cherished (and necessary) tools for music production. In the 1970s and 1980s, the early attempts at digital audio workstations (DAWs) faced some limitations. For example, there were the high price for storage and the…
Read more

Mixxin Academy

PreSonus Capture

PreSonus Capture is a software manufactured exclusively for StudioLive mixers. This software seamlessly configures itsself to offer you all the features you need to make a live multitrack recording as perfect as your live performance. Moreover, it has several features. For example, there’s an automated virtual soundcheck, record lock, and a one-click recording. Every one…
Read more

Altiverb

Altiverb is a reverb plugin that uses sampled impulse responses of real spaces and studio gear to place sound signals in a wide variety of authentic spatial situations. It works great on guitars, strings, pianos, vocals, and other acoustic sources. Plus, you can mimic an authentic real-world reverb effect by combining the impulse response with…
Read more

Geist

Geist is a drum machine plugin that includes a powerful modulation system, a polyrhythmic sequencing mode, and the ability to merge entire tracks. It is user-friendly once the producer surpasses the learning curve. Here’s a full view. Geist: an Initial Approach Geist offers a self-contained sample-based groove box with a wide library of beats. This…
Read more

Serum

Serum is an advanced wavetable synth plugin that includes dual wavetable oscillators with a wide range of blending and morphing styles. It contains amazing unison voicing, a huge library of filter types, a highly intuitive modulation system, and a full-on wavetable editor, as well as several spectacular effects modules. In short, it provides a wonderful…
Read more

Reaktor

Reaktor is a plugin that allows users to patch virtual signals together to make new creations. It helps producers build anything from a simple delay effect to a full workstation virtual musical instrument. Moreover, it contains several presets that resemble a wide variety of instruments and effects. Additionally, it includes a full built-in library, as…
Read more

Atom

Atom is a plugin that allows users to easily create lively and complex filter effects. In particular, it is a filter that emphasizes specifically dynamic tempo-synched modulation. For instance, it includes a wide variety of configurable resonant filter types. In addition, it contains two modulators that feature multiple waveforms and a chaos function which randomizes…
Read more