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? – 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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Should I Buy It? – Parawave Rapid Review
Should I Buy It? – Parawave Audio Rapid Review In this edition of Should I Buy It? Yeuda takes a dive into the multi-faceted synthesizer – Rapid. Parawave audio is the company responsible for this incredible softsynth, and they really went above and beyond here. Rapid is a plugin that combines the output of eight individual synthesizer layers, each of these layers can be modulated, effected, morphed, and mangled. The result is an enormous synthesizer that required our longest video yet, a whopping 30 minutes, and will certainly fill any synth void you have. Watch the video review below, and read our breakdown after that. su_youtube_advanced url=”https://youtu.be/ssWrrQZ24eo” width=”400″ height=”200″ rel=”no” modestbranding=”yes” su_box title=”Parawave Audio Rapid Rating: 9/10″ style=”glass” box_color=”#333333″ su_row su_column size=”1/2″ Pros: – Oscillator FX are versatile, creative and visualized – 10000 frames wavetable (very high resolution) – Bit Crusher Talk mode is awesome – The multi-band saturator …
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Should I Buy It? – House of Kush Review
Should I Buy It? – House of Kush Review This week we’ve got a real treat for you, we’ll be covering more than half of Kush Audio’s entire lineup of audio plugins. Kush Audio has been in the game awhile and they have always created high-quality products, so, we decided to try out as much as of the product line as we could. In the video below Yeuda goes over NINE plugins that range from mixing tools like EQs and compressors to Harmonic sweeteners and a Reverb. He gives you realtime examples on a track he’s been producing. Watch below, and read our breakdown below that. su_youtube_advanced url=”https://youtu.be/3Cjllg8b3WA” width=”400″ height=”200″ rel=”no” modestbranding=”yes” su_box title=”Novatron Rating: 8.5/10″ style=”glass” box_color=”#333333″ su_row su_column size=”1/2″ Pros: – Unique Attack and Release stages that can morph between different compressor models – Factory Presets show off the compressor capabilities, from light compression to fat …
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Should I Buy It? – Kilohearts Phase Plant Review
Should I Buy It? – Kilohearts Phase Plant Review In this edition of ‘Should I Buy It?’ Yeuda takes on the behemoth plugin Phase Plant made by Kilohearts. Phase Plant is a modular synth that includes a huge variety of sound generators, effects, and modulation flexibility. It’s almost too much to describe with words, which is why we made a video covering it. Watch below, and read the breakdown below that. su_youtube_advanced url=”https://youtu.be/xJeJ2-3KqbQ” width=”400″ height=”200″ rel=”no” modestbranding=”yes” su_box title=”Rating: 9.5/10″ style=”glass” box_color=”#333333″ su_row su_column size=”1/2″ Pros: – limitless sound generation* – limitless effects processing* *limitations based on your CPU strength – extremely lean and efficient CPU load – all the presets are incredible – subscription available to receive constant flow of updates and additional modules, plus you recieve annual $100 returns /su_column su_column size=”1/2″ Cons: – the clear button has no warning box when clicked* *there are …
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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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