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Atlas 2 from Algonaut (Plugin Review)

Atlas 2 from Algonaut (Plugin Review)

Atlas 2 is a drum machine and sample management plugin that automatically categorizes and maps out your samples onto a color-coded map using AI. After playing around with this plugin, I’m sharing my thoughts about it. Note: I received a free copy of this plugin in order to review it, but my opinions are my own and ...

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The 6 Best Drum Replacement Plugins (Free and Paid Options)

The 6 Best Drum Replacement Plugins (Free and Paid Options)

Drum replacement plugins can analyze a drum recording and replace it or layer it with a sampled drum track. These can be incredibly useful if you want to beef up your drum mix, or if you want to completely replace it with something different. They work with acoustic drum recordings and audio recorded from ...

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Superior Drummer 3 vs EZdrummer 3 – Which One Should You Get?

Superior Drummer 3 vs EZdrummer 3 – Which One Should You Get?

Toontrack offers two drum plugins: Superior Drummer 3 (SD3) and EZdrummer. Are they recycled versions of the same product veiled in marketing hype, or do they have their individuality and distinctive pros and cons? The short answer is, they are both great products that serve different purposes. Superior ...

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The 15 Best Hip Hop Drum Sample Packs (Free and Paid Options)

The 15 Best Hip Hop Drum Sample Packs (Free and Paid Options)

Hip Hop beats just don’t have the right punch unless you’re using great-quality drum samples. Luckily, there are both paid and free options out there to take your beats to a whole new level. I have included free drum kits, paid sample packs and subscription libraries. WAV packs work in a compatible DAW or sampler; ...

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The 10 Best Cymbal Sample Packs (Free and Paid Options)

The 10 Best Cymbal Sample Packs (Free and Paid Options)

Cymbal sample packs are incredibly useful resources. Having a diverse selection of samples allows you to create a large spectrum of different songs and tunes. Luckily, there are several options for cymbal sample packs. Great cymbal samples can add a lot to the groove of your track. This article gives you some ...

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XLN Audio XO Review

XLN Audio XO Review

XO is a very interesting and creative drum sequencer plugin by XLN Audio (the same company that created Addictive Drums 2). We have played around with this plugin for a few weeks and have decided to share our thoughts. XO’s two main features are the Space Page and the Edit Page (Sequencer, ...

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Addictive Drums 2 – Our Comprehensive Review

Addictive Drums 2 – Our Comprehensive Review

Addictive Drums 2 (AD2) is a popular virtual drum production studio by XLN Audio. After playing around with it for a few weeks, I’ve decided to share my thoughts on this drum software. Spoiler alert: It’s awesome. The drum sound is incredibly realistic and the sound quality of AD2 is fantastic. It’s easy to use ...

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Loopcloud Review – Features, Plugins and Subscription Plans

Loopcloud Review – Features, Plugins and Subscription Plans

I spent a few weeks using Loopcloud for this review and was hugely impressed by it. Its DAW integration and software could dramatically change how you work with samples for the better. We were given some free points on Loopcloud to try out the service in order to review it. However, I am giving you my honest ...

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The Best Audio Plugin Sales and Deals (2026) (VST,AU,AAX)

The Best Audio Plugin Sales and Deals (2026) (VST,AU,AAX)

Plugin Boutique, Sweetwater and AudioPlugin.Deals are useful places to find audio plugin deals. Check the licence and system requirements as well as the discount before buying. Music plugins can often be found at great discounts because their makers can afford to temporarily lower their prices a lot more than ...

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10 Great Mastering Plugins for a Pro Sound (Free and Paid Options)

10 Great Mastering Plugins for a Pro Sound (Free and Paid Options)

Mastering is the final step in music production that ties up the whole song or album in a perfectly wrapped package. We often recommend getting a specialist mastering engineer to master your music in most cases. However, many producers want to do it themselves for either financial reasons or to maintain creative ...

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The 10 Best Percussion VST Plugins (2026)

The 10 Best Percussion VST Plugins (2026)

Skaka is our first choice for shakers and tambourines, Groovemate LATIGO suits ready-to-play Latin percussion, and Orchestral Percussion SDX is a strong option for composers who already use Superior Drummer 3. This list focuses on percussion beyond a standard drum kit: hand drums, shakers, orchestral instruments ...

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Removing Drums from a Song (How To, VSTs, Techniques, Tips)

Removing Drums from a Song (How To, VSTs, Techniques, Tips)

There are a few different methods to remove drums from songs. There are some plugins made for this purpose, while there are also crude methods which involve the use of EQ and chopping. Alternatively, there are also plenty of drumless backing tracks available online.In this article, we focus on the removal of drums ...

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