Top 12 Effects for NI Reaktor (Free Download)
Top 12 Effects for Native Instruments Reaktor Back in 2018, we posted about Top 12 Instruments for Native Instrument’s Reaktor. Native Instruments Reaktor has been around for ages and the factory effects that come with it like Molekular, The Finger, and The Mouth to just name a few, are incredible. But Reaktor is a complete DSP environment to build your own instruments and effects. And the online user library has been growing for over a decade so we decided to round up the best ones from recent years. We chose ones that not only sound good but also have a friendly and good looking interface. We also added links to all the developers so if you like the device make sure to check their other devices there are probably some hidden gems we are not covering in this article. Clear out your schedules….again. All of these ensembles use the Reaktor …
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Should I Buy It? – DS Thorn Synthesizer Review
Should I Buy It? – DS Thorn Synthesizer Review DS Thorn is a Spectral synthesizer plugin designed by Dmitry Sches (hence the DS before Thorn). Yeuda goes over the synthesizer and boy it seems amazing, we think you’ll be excited too. Watch the video review below, and read the walkthrough below that. su_youtube_advanced url=”https://youtu.be/-TfpD6BZD4M” width=”400″ height=”200″ rel=”no” modestbranding=”yes” su_box title=”Rating: 8.5/10″ style=”glass” box_color=”#333333″ su_row su_column size=”1/2″ Pros: – Enable preset switching with the keyboard is amazing!!! – Spectral Synthesis Oscillator and Harmonic filters are a great way to build complex tones with ease – Although modulation is not visualized the ability to map every single parameter (even voicing and poly mode!) to a modulator makes it extremely flexible. – The easily accessible limiter can make things very loud! – Glitch Sequencer is awesome and fun to use. The Seq presets and the Glitch Sequencer presets really shows it’s …
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MPC Pad Cycler for Ableton (Free Download)
MPC Pad Cycler for Ableton We’re coming back with another free Max for Live device! This one is for the finger drummers – MPC Style Pad Cycler for Ableton. This device allows you to load as many samples as you want on one pad. And cycle between the samples in all sorts of ways while still using just one pad! Check the video below for more details and grab your free download on the bottom of the post  su_youtube_advanced url=”https://youtu.be/t3LGqVGDXVI” width=”400″ height=”200″ rel=”no” modestbranding=”yes” divider style=”clear” Beat Lab MPC Pad Cycler  To use the Pad Cycler first load an empty Drum Rack. Then load another Drum Rack on one of the pads. Load as many samples as you want onto the nested Drum rack. Finally, add the Pad cycler between the master Drum Rack and the nested Drum Rack   Transpose – Change the pitch of all the …
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Should I Buy It? – Kilohearts Phase Plant Review
Should I Buy It? – Kilohearts Phase Plant Review In this edition of ‘Should I Buy It?’ Yeuda takes on the behemoth plugin Phase Plant made by Kilohearts. Phase Plant is a modular synth that includes a huge variety of sound generators, effects, and modulation flexibility. It’s almost too much to describe with words, which is why we made a video covering it. Watch below, and read the breakdown below that. su_youtube_advanced url=”https://youtu.be/xJeJ2-3KqbQ” width=”400″ height=”200″ rel=”no” modestbranding=”yes” su_box title=”Rating: 9.5/10″ style=”glass” box_color=”#333333″ su_row su_column size=”1/2″ Pros: – limitless sound generation* – limitless effects processing* *limitations based on your CPU strength – extremely lean and efficient CPU load – all the presets are incredible – subscription available to receive constant flow of updates and additional modules, plus you recieve annual $100 returns /su_column su_column size=”1/2″ Cons: – the clear button has no warning box when clicked* *there are …
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Should I Buy It? – Waves MDMX Distortion Bundle
Should I Buy It? – Waves MDMX Distortion Bundle Yeuda has been busy here at Beat Lab, we just started a new video review series called ‘Should I Buy It?’ where he covers plugins. Yeuda lays down his skills this time to check out the new MDMX Distortion Bundle from Waves Audio, released with a bang over Thanksgiving. Three new plugins each with their own flavor, we didn’t see that coming! Whether you’ve tried them yourselves or not, watch the video to hear our take on these new plugins. su_box title=”Rating: 8/10″ style=”glass” box_color=”#333333″ su_row su_column size=”1/2″ Pros: – The dynamic section is a great addition. – The low shelf adds back the lows very nicely. – The Fuzz plugin’s Octave up and Octave down section is awesome, and the stereo modes make it very flexible. /su_column su_column size=”1/2″ Cons: – They sound too harsh for most applications straight …
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iZotope Ozone 9 – The Future of Mastering
iZotope Ozone 9 – The Future of Mastering iZotope has done it again with the release of Ozone 9. This update includes some welcome changes to the already behemoth Mastering plugin. The interface is similar to Ozone 8, but the modules have been redesigned to reflect the rest of iZotope’s recent upgrades their mixing plugins. In this article, we’ll dive into the plugin with a tutorial and review. We’ll touch on its new features, and tell you what we like and dislike about it. su_divider top=”no” divider_color=”#d2d2d2″ size=”1″ How Does It Look? How Does It Feel? It looks good, like, really good. iZotope has been updating its line up of mixing software over the past year and its paid off. The interface has become easier to navigate, and more enticing to use. Everything is where you need it to be, with just a few clicks to get there. …
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