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Amplitube vs Guitar Rig

IDS Editorial TeamNovember 30, 2020

As any guitar player knows, Guitar Rig and Amplitube are undoubtedly two of the most famous and popular guitar emulators available. The... Read More...

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Bass Amp Simulator

IDS Editorial TeamNovember 26, 2020

A good bass amp is big, weighs a ton, and usually costs a fortune. Given that most people can’t afford hauling a 100-pound metal-plated... Read More...

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Tube Amp Emulators- Vintage Tube Amp Sound Without All The Hardware

IDS Editorial TeamNovember 23, 2020

Tube amps sound better, bigger and grittier than digital amps, and that’s a well-known fact among seasoned veteran guitarists. However,... Read More...

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Best FM Synth VST- All budgets included

IDS Editorial TeamNovember 19, 2020

Frequency modulators (FM) synths are rapidly gaining popularity among musicians, DJs, and producers alike. These little software-based g... Read More...

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Granular Synth VST- What is it, and what are the best ones for 2020?

IDS Editorial TeamNovember 16, 2020

Dozens of synthesis methods exist – subtractive, additive, frequency modulation, S&S, vector, phase distortion, soft, virtual, and so o... Read More...

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Top Soft Synths- For all budgets and tastes [2020]

IDS Editorial TeamNovember 13, 2020

‘Soft’ synths refer to software-based synthesizers, which is something more and more people are picking up on. While the authenticity o... Read More...

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Arturia Pigments Review- The Polychrome Synth for the masses

IDS Editorial TeamOctober 27, 2020

The ‘arms race’ for the best VST instruments, samplers, sequencers, digital synthesizers, wavetables, granular instruments, and software ha... Read More...

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Best Black Friday VST Deals 2020

idsoundOctober 19, 2020

It's finally Black Friday! With that in mind, we've started compiling the very best plugin deals that we could find. The result? O... Read More...

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Shure SM58 vs Sennheiser E835

IDS Editorial TeamOctober 12, 2020

Sennheiser and Shure are the names most musicians who are worth their salt have heard already; these brands are ‘responsible’ for numerous ... Read More...

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Best Prime Day 2020 Music Promotion Deals

akashOctober 12, 2020

It’s (kind of) finally here- The shopping season is upon us and as always, retailers are starting off with a bang with amazon’s prime day. ... Read More...

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United Plugins Front DAW Sale

idsoundAugust 30, 2020

Turn your DAW mixer into an analogue desk with Front DAW from United Plugins. Save 20% off and buy now for only €39 / $46. ... Read More...

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Audiaire Sale

idsoundAugust 28, 2020

Save 25% off Zone, the parameter sequencer synth, and NUXX, the unique multi-effects engine at Plugin Boutique.... Read More...

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