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Plugin Boutique is the go-to resource for everything related to music plugins, VSTs and other music software. Find expert advice, in-depth tutorials, and comprehensive reviews to discover how you can harness the power of plugins to enhance your productions.
Best Plugins
Curated lists of the top plugins across various categories, handpicked to ensure you have the best options at your fingertips.
8 Simple Mixing Tips for Professional Results
Essential Production Techniques For Lo-Fi Hip-Hop
The Best MIDI & Music Theory Plugins
Nine Unusual Instruments on Plugin Boutique
5 Plugin Bundle Deals Worth Every Penny
Best Chorus Plugins Guide: Create Sounds that Resonate
The Best TB-303 Plugins on Plugin Boutique
Best Free VST Plugins To Start Making Music [2022]
The Best Sound Design Plugins you Need in 2022
Plugin Bundles Worth Every Penny
Best Tape Plugins on Plugin Boutique
12 of the Best Vocal Processing Plugins
Essential VST Plugins for Guitarists
Best Analog EQs and Why You Would Use Them
Buyer’s Guide: Which synth is right for you?
The Best Free Mastering Plugins in 2023
The Best Multi-Effects on Plugin Boutique
The Best EQ Plugins on The Planet
Best Chorus Plugins Guide: Create Sounds that Resonate
6 of the Best Sampler Plugins for Music Production
The Best MPE Instrument Plugins to Expand your Musical Horizons
Best Guitar Amp Simulator Plugin Guide
The 14 Best Tape Emulation Plugins For A Retro Sound
Which is the Best DAW for Beginners?
Tips and How-To
Tutorials and practical tips are here to help you make the most of your plugins, whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your skills
Ultimate Vocal Remover Plugin Guide: Separate Music Like a Pro
Which Drum Machine Is Best For You?
How To Build The Best Vocal Chain
FM Synthesis Cookbook - Five Classic FM Sounds and How They Work
Other articles
Gift Ideas Under $100 for Music Producers
That time of year is upon us again, there’s one thing that gets harder every year: deciding on what gifts to give. Music production can be an expensive hobby, and practically no one’s home studio can expect to be graced this year with an upgrade like a new hardware synth, a new pair of monitors, or a new laptop – unless it’s Paris Hilton’s Home Studio, maybe. But as it turns out, you don’t have to break the bank to get some new – and possibly life-changing – studio upgrades. For this article,
A Bargain for a Good Cause – Excite Audio & LNADJ Unite for Giving Tuesday
Opportunities in the creative industries are scarce, and this holds even more true for young dreamers coming from challenging backgrounds. Keeping this in mind, we’re delighted to present a noble charity fundraising deal by Last Night A DJ Saved My Life (LNADJ) in collaboration with Excite Audio. Starting on Giving Tuesday (2nd December 2025), and for a total of 48 hours, we’re aiming to round up as much money as possible for LNADJ and make music production more accessible for everyone. Throu
The Best VST Plugins To Buy in 2025
Where would music be without plugins? Probably in a much worse and less creative place. Producers everywhere have discovered the inspiring and educational uses they get from running third-party VSTs in their DAW of choice, and both they and their fans have never looked back. In this article, we’ll list the best VST plugins available to buy in the world right now, in our considered, expert opinion. Each of these entries is a paid-for plugin – if you’ve got a smaller budget, swivel over to ou
The Craft of Modern Sound Design with Minimal Audio + Lunacy
On November 6th, Plugin Boutique brought together some of today’s most forward-thinking sound designers and creative technologists for “Shaping Your Signature Sound – The Craft of Modern Sound Design with Minimal Audio & Lunacy.” Held in Los Angeles, the event featured an inspiring in-person conversation with Jake Penn (CEO & Co-Founder, Minimal Audio), Casey Kolb (CEO & Co-Founder, Lunacy), and Max Davidoff-Grey (Co-Founder, Lunacy), moderated by Matt Parad (Co-Founder, Jungle Audio
