Plugins And Software

Are you eagerly awaiting the release of Ableton 12? Get the inside scoop on rumored features, leaks, and predicted launch dates.

Unveiling the Top Producers Who Swear by Ableton – See Who Made the Cut! Find out which industry heavyweights rely on this software.

Discover everything you need to know about REAPER’s cost and licensing options. Is it worth the price? Find out why REAPER is a must-have DAW for your studio.

Can’t decide between REAPER and Ableton? Don’t make a costly mistake. Our guide helps you pick the right DAW for your music production needs.

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Is Ableton a one-time purchase? Learn about Ableton’s pricing model, different editions, pros and cons, and alternative DAWs.

Explore Pro Tools as a beat-making tool. Learn about its features, capabilities, and whether it’s the right choice for your music production.

Discover the pros and cons of using hardware and software compressors in audio production.

KEY TAKEAWAYS Although REAPER is an incredible digital audio workstation, it does have a few drawbacks when you compare it to other DAWs. For example, it does not have any audio samples/loops/instruments; it does not have the most attractive stock plugins; it has a reasonably steep learning curve, etc. Downsides Of REAPER Before you learn …

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I think REAPER is not the best music production software for making beats right out of the box since it does not come with any virtual instruments or audio samples. However, if you have your own collection of virtual instruments and samples, REAPER can be pretty good for beat-making. Making Beats In REAPER With all …

Ableton Live Lite limitations can be easily overcome with a few hacks.  Create several projects and link them together and suddenly you have way more than the 8-track limitation that everyone laments. Select the right instrument type, expand it and you explode from one track to over 30! So Ableton Live Lite limitations are challenging …

With the introduction of Apple Silicon, the MacBook Air is now capable of running even the most demanding apps and software, including Ableton Live, which as of version 11.1, has native support for all Apple Silicon chips. To Mac, Or Not To Mac Sometimes, you may wish to do music production on your computer, especially …

Although many people argue that Pro Tools is no longer the industry standard, in my opinion, it still is. The reason for this is its widespread use among professionals and higher-up industries such as film scoring and pro-level mixing/mastering.  Industry Standard DAW These days, many people argue that Pro Tools is no longer the industry …

MainStage can be used without Logic. Apple MainStage is an entirely different software from Logic Pro and is for live performance instead of music production. Both MainStage and Logic are excellent software, but they are independent of each other.  Using Logic Without MainStage It can be tricky sometimes to know what specifications you need to …

Although they do have their differences, REAPER and Logic are both incredible DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations). REAPER is excellent for recording/tracking, while Logic is great for modern music production. Whether you should go with Logic or REAPER depends on your preference and your audio/music production needs.  REAPER And Logic Shootout  When comparing two incredible DAWs …

No, unfortunately, Logic Pro cannot run on the iPad. There is not currently an iPhone or iPad app for Logic Pro. However, there is an app called Logic Remote that you can use on your iPhone or iPad to control the Logic session running on your Apple computer externally. Logic Pro For iPad  The fact …

Ableton’s Drum Buss is a stock plugin that simultaneously applies various audio effects. It’s a great way to process drums or shape bass sounds. You can use other stock or third-party plugins to achieve a similar result or even the Audio Effect Racks to create your own “Drum Buss.”  How To Emulate Ableton’s Drum Buss …

The whole point of using grooves is to add those subtle extra details to a part that breathes a little more life into it. My favorites for this are: Beguine Accent 16ths Calypso Accent 16ths Cha-Cha-Cha Shaker 8ths 127bpm Hip-Hop Wonky 16ths 80bpm Rock Fatback Accent 16ths These grooves seem to get the dynamic range, …

There are many ways to learn Ableton. These include completing a course, searching YouTube for great videos and instructors, learning from blogs and other online resources, but best of all rolling up your sleeves, getting down and dirty in Ableton, and just using it. Learning Ableton It can be pretty overwhelming taking on a task …

Ableton has a built-in Bitcrusher plugin called “Redux.” A Bitcrusher is an audio effect that applies digital distortion. This is achieved by changing the signal’s sample rate and bit depth. Other parameters such as ‘Dry/Wet’ can be altered to shape the sound further.  Does Ableton Have A Bitcrusher? You might not realize that Ableton has …

Finding the best sample editor for Ableton can be a challenging task. As far as live performance is concerned, “Sampler” is a clear winner. But Ableton’s native features may be all you need if you’re only looking to edit your audio. Does Ableton Have A Sampler? When talking about sample editing inside Ableton Live 11, …

Ableton Live comes with three reverb effects – Reverb, Hybrid Reverb, and Convolution Reverb. They are all useful in their own right, but Hybrid Reverb (a new effect included in Ableton Live 11) is best due to its versatility. This is because it uses both convolution and algorithmic reverb types. Why Do You Need So …

Pitch correction manually tunes the vocals in your track so they are on key. At the same time, autotune is an automated version of pitch correction that tunes your vocal track based on parameters you set. Pitch correction is corrective, and autotune is more of a vocal effect. Tuning Vocals  Tuning plays a major role …

Unfortunately, REAPER is not currently available for the iPad or any device other than a computer or laptop computer. However, it can be used as a REAPER controller. You can use other DAWs on the iPad, such as FL Studio, GarageBand, Cubasis, Auxy Pro, KORG Gadget 2 Le, etc. Music Production on iPad Not being …

REAPER comes with a stock equalizer plugin called ‘ReaEQ.’ You can use ReaEQ to program your own frequency curve, but you can also choose from its various EQ presets. ReaEQ has presets for drums, bass, guitar, and vocals and more general frequency curves like different filters. Using REAPER’s EQ Presets Unfortunately, you will fall behind …

Studio One’s stock plugins are just as good as their 3rd party counterparts. Unless you prefer the way those integrate into your workflow, there’s almost no need to reach for anything not provided with the Professional version of Studio One. Managing the financial side of your music career is never a breeze. With professional versions of DAWs …

Complex and Complex Pro are two of the most powerful options when warping a sample in Ableton. At face value, they may seem very similar. Still, they have one key difference – the amount of control over formants offered by the two modes. Using Complex And Complex Pro In Ableton Warping samples so that their …

Some notable artists who use REAPER for music production are Tycho, Tim Henson, Boyinaband, Waterparks, and more. However, because REAPER is an excellent DAW for other audio purposes and music production, you can also find Jacob Collier and Deadmau5 using REAPER for live stream audio. Artists Using REAPER Because Cockos released REAPER in 2006, it …

With every update, all of the stock FL Studio plugins have increased in quality. They provide users with a fantastic array of top-quality tools for every job a music producer might need. New plugins are constantly added with each update, improving the previous version. Using Stock FL Studio Plugins Having high-quality stock plugins is essential …

Studio One is perfectly capable of producing a full EDM song using only its native plugins. There’s very little to be desired while working in a workflow matched by a handful of other DAW developers. Differences between modern DAWs (digital audio workstation) are quite frankly minimal. But that doesn’t mean that they’re negligible – those …

The short answer is no. REAPER on its own is not a very good digital audio workstation for EDM production, especially compared to others such as Presonus Studio One, FL Studio, Logic Pro, etc. However, you can produce electronic music in REAPER with plugins, drum samples, and virtual instruments. EDM Production In REAPER With the …

REAPER comes with a complete collection of stock plugins that you can use for various audio production purposes. This collection includes your standard mixing and mastering plugins such as compression, EQ, pitch correction, reverb, etc., as well as quite a few more unique effects plugins. Why Do You Need REAPER Plugins? Having quality plugins to …

REAPER comes equipped with a complete set of mixing and mastering plugins such as EQ, compression, reverb, delay, etc. On top of these standard processing plugins, some of the best plugins for REAPER are ‘JS: Huge Booty Bass Enhancer,’ ‘JS: RBJ 1073 EQ’, and ‘JS: Saturation.’  Plugins For Cockos REAPER Quality plugins for mixing and …

The high price point for Ableton Live Suite can be justified by the amount of content that goes along with it. A slightly stripped-down version, Live Standard seems to better fit the usual price range without compromise on the quality of your productions. We all have our wishlists when it comes to studio gear. With …

When contemplating downloading FL Studio, it can be a common concern that you may unwillingly download a virus or something similar in the process. Luckily there is no chance of this happening as long as you download the software directly from a trusted source.   For those looking to download FL Studio for the first time, …

In my opinion, Studio One is arguably a better DAW in almost every aspect. Considering that Studio One comes equipped for handling practically any production scenario, it’s hard to see FL Studio winning anyone over other than EDM folks. In this day and age, we are faced with choice paralysis daily, much more so when …

Although both DAW’s are extremely powerful production software, I would go for Studio One as a close winner over Ableton. A slightly friendlier UI coupled with a much lower price makes it come on top in this head-to-head. Which DAW Is For You? One could argue that all DAW’s present in today’s market can do …

FL Studio is great for beginners. It offers a clean and modern-looking design, allowing new users to quickly get to grips with all of its features intuitively. FL Studio’s popularity also means that you can find a wealth of content online, helping those new to music production and the software.   Is FL Studio Good For …

FL Studio is up there with the very best DAWs you can purchase in today’s market. It features a wide variety of functionality that allows users to lay down and expand upon their creative ideas quickly. In-depth customization also allows FL Studio to be configured just to your liking, making it amazingly versatile for everyone’s …

Choosing your main DAW isn’t easy. Each one has a specific workflow that impacts your creativity and, ultimately, the quality of music you produce.  You’ve been pondering for ages, and the final fight is down to Studio One VS Reaper.  I’ll help you make up your mind in choosing the one that’s right for you. Studio …

If you are looking for an Ableton Operator alternative then this article is for you! We will look through a few different options, both paid and free, and decide which of them stack up to the functionality and usability of Operator. Without further ado, let’s jump straight in. What does Ableton’s Operator do? Ableton’s Operator …

Music producers often squabble about which is better for music production, Apple Macs or Microsoft PC.  Fortunately, Ableton Live can run on both; however, we can still ask is Ableton better on Mac or PC?  In this article, I compare the two.  MACs Are Better at Using Ableton Live For Live Performance. Suppose you are …

With so many DAW’s to choose from these days, it can be hard to opt for the one that would perfectly match your workflow. In this Studio One vs Cubase “DAW battle,” let’s see which one will win you over. We’ll take a closer look at how similar and different they are and which features …

Ableton Detune vs Transpose: How are they different? How are they similar? In this article, I explain how Ableton’s transpose and detune are different. I will also explain how these functions could be used in Ableton Live. Let’s dive straight in. What Does Transpose And Deune Do? To see the transpose and detune functions, it …

Whether you are considering purchasing a secondhand license to an older version of Ableton Live Suite (yes, you can do that) or diving straight into the feature-packed Live 11 Suite, you may be wondering, ‘is Ableton Suite worth it?’ Let’s look at a few considerations for and against buying Live Suite and my reasons for …

If you are new to Ableton Live, you may be wondering what each of the stock ‘plugins’ (e.g., instruments and effects) do? Perhaps you are a seasoned producer looking at utilizing the CPU-saving potential of inbuilt plugins. Either way, Ableton has a host of plugins to suit your needs. This article looks at the pros …

Ableton Live is the ideal DAW (digital audio workstation) for beginners who are serious about music production. Sure, there may be DAWs that are more user-friendly or cheaper, like FL Studio or Cakewalk. However, Ableton is the industry standard for music production and the most widely used by our favorite artists. Many people make the …

Many beginner music producers face spending a lot of money on expensive music production software to begin their musical journey. Luckily, there are a couple of free options out there, with Audacity being the one mostly used. Although it is well known as a simple audio editor, can Audacity be used for music production and …

Massive and Serum. Two VST plugin synths even your mom has heard of. Both have been used by some of the biggest EDM and pop artists in recent years. Both are powerful. You are probably are sick of people arguing which one is better. Why don’t we settle the score and answer the question, Massive …