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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 both acoustic drum recordings as well as recordings ...

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Superior Drummer 3 vs EZdrummer 2 – Which One Should You Get?

Superior Drummer 3 vs EZdrummer 2 – 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 some great free options, as well as paid sample packs that are recorded and processed to a pro level. Be ...

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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 5 – Our Comprehensive Review

Loopcloud 5 – Our Comprehensive Review

I've been using Loopcloud for the last few weeks and I'm 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 opinion ...

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The Best Audio Plugin Sales and Deals (2024) (VST,AU,AAX)

The Best Audio Plugin Sales and Deals (2024) (VST,AU,AAX)

This is your up-to-date list of fantastic audio plugin deals. It's always great to snap up plugin deals while prices are low. Music plugins can often be found at great discounts because their makers can afford to temporarily lower their prices a lot more than physical products. Get them while they're still ...

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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 (2024)

The 10 Best Percussion VST Plugins (2024)

Percussive instruments have had a significant presence throughout ancient music history in many cultures. They are an essential element of music production and are used as a form of emotive expression to invoke spirit, passion, joy, or grief. You may have your fill of drum kit sounds, but are you looking ...

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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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The 11 Best AutoTune Plugins (Free and Paid Options)

The 11 Best AutoTune Plugins (Free and Paid Options)

AutoTune plugins are great for vocal touch up and the creative processing of vocals. This article will take you through 11 of the best options available. Vocal plugins have a ubiquitous presence in the modern music process and studios. To help you figure out the best option for you, we have listed the best paid ...

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