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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
ESEA Heritage Month: 5 Artists You Should Know About
Founded in September 2021 by besea.n (Britain's East and South East Asian Network), ESEA Heritage Month celebrates the culture, history, and contributions of East and Southeast Asian communities across the UK. To mark the month, we’ve partnered with ESEA Music, a UK-based, community-led non-profit founded in 2021 to empower ESEA artists and music professionals, to spotlight five incredible independent artists shaping the UK music landscape. Jeremine Chan Malaysian Chinese • Multi-Genre / E
Aaron Suiss Builds Self-Actualization From Diva’s INIT Patch
Presets are a normal part of modern production, and Aaron Suiss is pretty open about using them for some of the biggest layers in his latest release, “Self-Actualization,” which spent a week in the Hype Charts on Beatport. The bass and pad began with Plug Hugger presets inside u-he Diva. But the star of the show was the arpeggiator, which he created from INIT after the options he auditioned just didn’t bring the emotional depth and power the record needed. Created with Enzo Vood and released
Synth Month Sale: The Best Deals on Synth VSTs & Bundles
It’s September, and that only means one thing for all you producers out there – it’s Plugin Boutique’s Synth Month, the ultimate synth plugins sale! Across the month, you can buy synthesizers at massive discounts. Expect big savings on the best software synths, from characterful vintage synth emulations all the way through to cutting-edge modern sound machines. Not only that, but you’ll be able to pick up some deliciously discounted synth bundles that can’t be missed. To celebrate, we
Free VST Plugins You Should Actually Get
[Article Last updated: 12 September 2026] – There are a lot of free plugins out there, and you can sometimes feel overwhelmed by the paradox of choice. Thankfully, we've done the hard work, so you don't have to. Here’s a carefully curated list of the best free plugins that pretty much any music producer can benefit from. We even update this list approximately weekly to keep you informed of the new free plugins arriving on the scene. We’ve been especially considerate of plugins with a wi
