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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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Top 12 Instruments for NI Reaktor (Free Download)

Top 12 Instruments for NI Reaktor (Free Download) su_youtube_advanced url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNUWn8ckxLg” showinfo=”no” rel=”no” modestbranding=”yes” https=”yes” /su_youtube_advanced Native Instruments Reaktor has been around for ages and the factory synths that come with it like Razor, Monark, Form, and Rounds 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. Clear out your schedules. divider style=”clear” MONOVOKS Created by David Frappaz. Fat, vintage, filthy and distorted. Inspired by the Russian synth Polivoks from the 80’s. Specs 2 OSC Noise Generator LP/BP filter with Env 1 LFO Built-in Soft/Hard clipping Download divider style=”clear” GIMMICK Another one from David Frappaz. Beautiful design and …

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Abletunes Knobs – Single-knob Plug-ins: Drive, Attack, and Space ( Free Download) 

Abletunes Knobs – Single-knob Plug-ins: Drive, Attack, and Space ( Free Download) Abletunes Knobs is a free VST bundle that includes three separate single-knob plugins, Drive, Attack, and Space. Abletunes mapped several parameters to single knobs limiting the versatility and customization, but their effectiveness comes from their simplicity. They are incredibly easy to use and can add a lot of character to drums, baselines, and synths simply by adjusting the knobs. Knobs also use a very low percent of the CPU so it won’t interfere with playback or slow down Ableton during a live set.  The Drive knob combines analog style saturation and an overdrive. It adds some crunchy wide-band distortion, giving the sounds extra tone, color, and grit. When set to 100% you can get some filthy sounding bass sounds with great energy. The Attack knob is a simplified transient shaper without a sustain knob. It can give more …

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Ableton Preferences – File Folder (Tutorial Video)

Ableton Preferences – File Folder We’re continuing our Ableton Preferences series. This time we cover the File/Folder tab. Check out the entire series HERE.   su_youtube_advanced url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RSdPGdPQio” showinfo=”no” rel=”no” modestbranding=”yes” https=”yes”

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10 Free Multi-Platform Plugins You Need

10 Free Multi-Platform Plugins You Need Everybody loves free plugins and in the last couple of years we start to see more and more quality freebies that don’t fall short compared to their commercials equivalents.   Here is a list of 10 multi-platform plugins you can download for free all plugins support 32 or 64 bit:   1. Camel Audio – Camel Crusher (Distortion) Camel Crusher is a free distortion plugin from Camel Audio. It features 4 modules. Distortion, Filter, Compression and Master volume and dry/wet control. The presets that come with them are a great starting point for some distortion work. This Plugin is the younger brother version of Camel Phat which holds more modules and modulation capabilities. If you’re looking for a free distortion plugin that just sounds good and easy to use check out Camel Crusher. Get it Here divider style=”clear” 2. Tokyo Dawn Records – Feedback …

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