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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.
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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?
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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
From Dry to Alive: Giving Drums a Studio Room Feel
Drums in particular are one of the hardest instruments to make feel convincingly “real”. Straight out of the box, loops can sound clean and punchy, but they often lack the space and depth that comes from a live recording. Achieving that realism can be the make or break between a loop that works and a tightly mixed record. We’ve teamed up with Like It Or Not for a video about placing drums into a believable environment using the UAD Sound City Studios Plugin! This video explores the relationsh
The Best Music Software Deals This Week [Live List]
As the music production landscape evolves week by week, so does the opportunity to save on powerful creative tools. New plugin releases, flash sales on VSTs and limited-time deals on music software can appear from any angle, making it harder than ever to keep track of what’s worth your attention. Whether you're looking for the latest bundles on offer, or even deals on exciting virtual instruments, it's as important as ever to stay up to date on what we have to offer. That’s where our live g
DW and Roland get “Inside The Modern Mix” for Band Month
This year at Plugin Boutique, we’ve been busier than ever, hosting real-world events to celebrate various niches within the music industry. Recent times have seen us celebrate Women’s Month, and discuss Keeping Creative with artists and plugin developers alike. Aside from celebration, these events serve as a testament of successful growth of the ever-changing and expanding range of diverse music sectors across the globe. Panels of specialists, as well as dedicated enthusiasts meet up in the r
Your Essential Guide to: AI Mastering and Online Mastering
Photo by cottonbro studio on Pexels In this article, we'll inform you on all things AI-mastering, gloss over the best solutions on the market, explore the most popular online AI mastering services/plugins, and give you an honest overview on how to incorporate all of this into your workflow to make your life easier—and save you lots of time (and money) on mastering. So, without further ado, here we have it: a no-nonsense, full guide to AI mastering and online mastering, with no stone left u