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TAIP – How To Make Distortion & Flange FX With Tape Saturation

TAIP By Baby Audio TAIP by Baby Audio is your answer to how to add the warmth of tape saturation…

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Lifeline Expanse – New Killer Combo FX Plugin 2021

Lifeline Expanse enhances digital audio by focusing on contemporary processing techniques rather than vintage-inspired effects. Instantly add ‘live’ character to dry audio signals with the speaker emulation, saturation, audio resolution reduction, stereo widening and reverb effects modules.

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Awesome Harmonic Mixing (2021) for DJs & Music Producers

Harmonic mixing, or key mixing, is when a DJ blends between 2 tracks that share the same key or a related key. This harmonic mix means the two songs share a similar scale of notes. Thus giving the mix a very smooth, harmonic and great sounding transition.

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CrushShaper – #1 Powerful Bitcrusher Plugin

Combining three different and distinct bitcrushing styles with a wealth of other features, CrushShaper is an ideal addition to your plugin library. The sleek interface that Cableguys provides alongside superior sound quality makes this plugin a wonder to use. Use CrushShaper as a versatile tool to enhance your sounds, or take it further and creatively destroy your noise.

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Loopcloud 6.1+ Has Cool New Features

Loopcloud 6 by Loopmasters is an incredible sample library connected to Loopmaster's huge database of sample packs. This is a clever plugin that connects with your DAW and lets you browse through sounds and preview them perfectly in sync with your project's tempo.

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Reference 2 – Powerful Audio Comparison Plugin/VST

Reference 2 by Mastering The Mix is a comprehensive analysis tool that is focused on referencing audio tracks. Comparing your music to that of others is crucial in nailing a good mixdown and master.

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DriveShaper – #1 Ultimate Distortion Plugin/VST

10 different styles of distortion & plenty of presets to get you started, DriveShaper by Cableguys provides instant entertainment. It’s a joy to look at, use & listen to.

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Dodge Pro by WA Production

Dodge Pro by WA Production a simple & effective amplitude modulator that can be used for a variety of things. Great for sidechain ducking or crazy automation.