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Best Hardware Guitar Pedals of 2023: A Guide to What’s on the Market September 23, 2022What are the best hardware guitar pedals of this year? Although it’s hard to choose, the greatest tend... Read More...FeaturedMusic HardwareOutboard ProcessingReviews·0 Comments·6 mins read·121 views
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Best Free Metal VST Plugins 2024: A Breakdown April 12, 2024Without a doubt, the best free metal vst plugins vary based on your instrument, genre, price range, and... Read More...EffectsMusic Software·0 Comments·7 mins read·8 views
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Native Instruments Guitar Rig 7: Review, New Updates, And Is It Worth It? February 4, 2024One of the most hotly anticipated updates to any piece of software in the world of music, this...EffectsMusic SoftwareReviews·0 Comments·10 mins read·146 views
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Cloudbounce Online Mastering Service Honest Review March 19, 2023This month, we’re looking at CloudBounce online mastering for an underrated browser-based platform and desktop app that generates...Music SoftwareProductivityReviews·0 Comments·8 mins read·628 views
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Best Underrated Budget DAW: A Guide to Reaper by Cockos December 22, 2022Looking for an underrated budget DAW? Your best bet is Reaper, one of the best DAWs which is...DAWsMusic SoftwareProductivityReviews·0 Comments·5 mins read·79 views
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Soundtrap – Spotify’s Collaborative DAW: A Quick Rundown of Pros and Cons October 22, 2022Soundtrap pros and cons tend to include much of the conversation around Spotify as a whole. While some...DAWsMusic SoftwareProductivityReviews·0 Comments·5 mins read·446 views
Access Virus Synths: Why these Vintage Synths Are Still Relevant and A Guide to Their Range October 22, 2022Amongst vintage synths, the Access Virus line is a real gem. These are highly versatile, with a varied...Hardware SynthsMusic HardwareReviews·0 Comments·5 mins read·53 views
Best Mics for Recording Electric Guitar 2023: A Market Rundown October 22, 2022The best mics for electric guitar of 2023 show some studio classics which can turbocharge your recording. Though...Music HardwareProductivityReviews·0 Comments·4 mins read·21 views
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The Best Software for Jazz Guitar: What Options are on the Market? September 23, 2022Finding the best software for jazz guitar is often difficult. Due to the genre’s distinctive characteristics, mainstream software...Music SoftwareReviews·0 Comments·5 mins read·284 views
Audiomovers ListenTo: An Honest Review of this Musical Collaboration Software September 22, 2022ListenTo by Audiomovers was immediately intriguing, although when setting out to review I didn’t know what to expect....Music appsMusic SoftwareProductivityReviews·0 Comments·5 mins read·488 views
Easy Granular Synthesis: Portal’s New Granular Synth August 18, 2022Previously on idesignsound.com, we covered granular synthesis with the Lemondrop mini synth. You can read that review here....Music SoftwareReviewsSoft Synths·0 Comments·5 mins read·66 views