Should I Buy It? – Guitar Rig 6
Should I Buy It? – Guitar Rig 6 Native Instruments are back with their Komplete 13. One of the most notable additions is the long waited Guitar Rig 6! Now offering new design, 3 new amps, 15 new effects and a revamp browser. This multi-fx plugin is not only for guitarists. Let’s check out if we should buy it. su_youtube_advanced url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbGQG2Vht9M” width=”400″ height=”200″ autohide=”yes” rel=”no” fs=”no” modestbranding=”yes” divider style=”clear” su_box title=”Native Instruments Guitar Rig 6 Rating: 8.5/10″ style=”glass” box_color=”#333333″ su_row su_column size=”1/2″ Pros: –Â New Design looks clean –Â The 15 new effects including the studio plugin effects are a great addition – Keeping the same – Great Manual /su_column su_column size=”1/2″ Cons: – Most amps from version 5 still don’t sound too realistic – New amps might be too few for a whole new version (But with potential to a lot more with updates) /su_column su_divider top=”no” …
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Should I Buy It? – Audio Realism ABL3
Should I Buy It? – Audio Realism ABL3 In this edition of Should I Buy It? Yeuda has whipped out a powerful Acid Bass plugin, the ABL3 from AudioRealism. It’s a 303 emulation that does a fair job of recreating the real thing, all from a neatly packed plugin. Watch the review video below, then our breakdown below that. su_youtube_advanced url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUw9UQjS9kw&feature=youtu.be” width=”400″ height=”200″ rel=”no” modestbranding=”yes” su_divider top=”no” su_box title=”Audio Realism ABL3 Rating: 8.5/10″ style=”glass” box_color=”#333333″ su_row su_column size=”1/2″ Pros: – Goes above and beyond the original TB-303 with many modern features – Pattern Editor is efficient but it’s nice to be able to use the Classic Editor as well – Great features like loading TB-03 patterns, convert MP3 recording to patterns, load tuning files and randomize everything – Awesome Pattern Generator /su_column su_column size=”1/2″ Cons: – No Direct MIDI Out? – Preset management and loading can be better …
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Should I Buy it? – Future Audio Workshops SubLab
Should I Buy it? – Future Audio Workshops SubLab Welcome back everyone to our latest edition of Should I Buy It! It’s been a wild few months of spring as we’re sure most of you can relate. We’ve gotten a bit more settled now that summer is here, we’ve reopened the school and our diving into our review schedule. First up is FAW’s killer plugin SubLab. Read below for our score and breakdown. su_youtube_advanced url=”https://youtu.be/J9dSsNhXhY8″ width=”400″ height=”200″ rel=”no” modestbranding=”yes” su_box title=”FAW SubLab Rating: 9/10″ style=”glass” box_color=”#333333″ su_row su_column size=”1/2″ Pros: – Well designed GUI – 3 powerful bass engines – Multi-stage maximizer – Quick Sampling Feature – Sweet distortion /su_column su_column size=”1/2″ Cons: – No manual??? – Can’t disable key tracking in oscillator – Some confusing GUI choices /su_column su_divider top=”no” divider_color=”#d2d2d2″ size=”1″ Get yours on the Future Audio Workshop website for a special $40 introductory sale price. …
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Should I Buy It? – XLN Audio XO Review
Should I Buy It? – XLN Audio XO Review What’s happening, everyone! As COVID-19 (coronavirus) quarantines start to go in effect and keep you indoors, we’re here to keep you entertained. This week Yeuda takes a look at the brand-spanking-new XO from XLN Audio. XO is a drum sampler, sequencer, mixer, and sound designer in one. It’s an incredibly innovative approach to sampling and we’re super stoked to share our review with you. Watch the video below, and read our breakdown below that. su_youtube_advanced url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPy_a3RrCpQ&t=577s” width=”400″ height=”200″ rel=”no” modestbranding=”yes” su_divider su_box title=”XLN Audio XO Rating: 9.5/10″ style=”glass” box_color=”#333333″ su_row su_column size=”1/2″ Pros: – Unique approach to Drum Sequencing and sample management – Easy switch of your drum kit to a different similar sounding samples – You can load your own samples – Flexible, deep sequencer combined the sample switching technology /su_column su_column size=”1/2″ Cons: – Can’t change …
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Should I Buy It? – Sugarbytes Looperator Review
Should I Buy It? – Sugarbytes Looperator Review In this week’s edition of Should I Buy It? Yeuda takes a look at Sugarbytes’ Looperator plugin. It’s an older “effects sequencer” plugin but has always been a classic so we wanted to dive in and give you our opinion. Watch the video review below, and read the score breakdown below that. su_youtube_advanced url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98YhfqfxxFM&feature=youtu.be” width=”400″ height=”200″ rel=”no” modestbranding=”yes” su_divider top=”no” divider_color=”#d2d2d2″ size=”1″ su_box title=”Sugarbytes Looperator Rating: 9/10″ style=”glass” box_color=”#333333″ su_row su_column size=”1/2″ Pros: – The interface is well made – Results are immediate and fun – Easy to customize and experiment while also delivered a massive amount of presets. /su_column su_column size=”1/2″ Cons: – Effects are nothing revolutionary and you might already have a similar tool in your arsenal /su_column su_divider top=”no” divider_color=”#d2d2d2″ size=”1″ This is a powerful plugin to have and is very straightforward to use. We would definitely recommend …
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Should I Buy It? – Arturia Pigments 2
Should I Buy It? – Arturia Pigments 2 Yeuda takes a look at the second version of Arturia’s original softsynth – Pigments. Arturia has always been known for its killer hardware and incredible synth emulations, so it makes sense that Pigments holds up the reputation. It’s a truly unique plugin that we were stoked to review. Watch the review video below, and read our rating breakdown below that! su_youtube_advanced url=”https://youtu.be/komyMLkVReM” width=”400″ height=”200″ rel=”no” modestbranding=”yes” su_box title=”Pigments 2 Rating: 9/10″ style=”glass” box_color=”#333333″ su_row su_column size=”1/2″ Pros: – Intuitive interface – Deep modulation system – Combine modulation sources for endless shape variation – Micro Tuning with the option to load .scl files – MPE support – Granular sampler engine if fun to use and sounds great /su_column su_column size=”1/2″ Cons: – Built-In Effects can benefit from a Guitar Amp Simulator and more extended distortion algorithms – Wave shaping oscillator effects …
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