This week’s music production digest highlights a range of tools and techniques, from emotional sound design to workflow optimizations, offering inspiration for producers at all levels.
Bring the legendary sound of Harrison's analog heritage into your DAW with the 32Classic Channel Strip. This comprehensive plugin emulates the iconic Harrison 32Classic console, featuring a musical four-band parametric EQ, famous ultra-wide filters, and a versatile dynamics section with three compression modes. With the addition of a Jensen transformer-modeled "Drive" control for warm harmonic saturation, it provides the same professional workflow and sonic character used on some of the world's most influential records.
- Awe inside of Hybrid Emotions: 8Dio’s new Kontakt instrument focuses on evoking ‘awe’ with spacious, layered sounds to enhance compositions effortlessly. This plugin exemplifies how targeted emotional design can streamline creative decisions. (Source: 8Dio)
- The MIDI Collection: UNDRGRND Sounds releases over 1500 curated MIDI files for electronic music, covering genres like deep-house and acid to combat creative blocks. It’s a practical solution for injecting musical variety into tracks. (Source: UNDRGRND Sounds)
- Vocal Glow Up with BLEASS: BLEASS demonstrates a simple three-plugin chain (filter, multiband compressor, reverb) for instantly polishing vocals. This tip shows how minimal setups can yield professional results. (Source: BLEASS)
- Massive Bass with Telos-Bass: Black Salt Audio promotes Telos-Bass for powerful low-end, available through their Artist Pass subscription. It underscores the trend of all-in-one bass tools for modern production. (Source: Black Salt Audio)
- Dubstep Explorations in Pigments 7: Arturia’s tutorial breaks down dubstep sound design using their Pigments synth, featuring presets for bass and leads. It’s a hands-on guide for genre-specific creativity. (Source: Arturia)
- Ethical Vocal Transformation with Metamorph: AutoTune’s Metamorph plugin, part of AutoTune Unlimited, offers quick vocal effects for late-night song ideas. This highlights the demand for fast, ethical audio processing. (Source: AutoTune)
- Muse Syncing to Analog Clocks: Moog Music showcases Muse’s ability to sync with external analog triggers for tight sequencing, emphasizing its versatility in hybrid setups. It bridges analog and digital workflows seamlessly. (Source: Moog Music)
- MNTRA Instruments Award Nomination: MNTRA calls for votes in the Plugin Boutique Awards, reflecting community-driven recognition in the music tech industry. It’s a reminder of how user support shapes tool popularity. (Source: MNTRA Instruments)
- Krotos Studio List View Feature: Krotos introduces a list view to navigate over 750 presets faster, addressing common workflow inefficiencies in sound design. Small UI tweaks can significantly boost productivity. (Source: Krotos)
- Ozone 12 in FL Cloud Pro: FL Studio integrates iZotope’s Ozone 12 mastering suite into FL Cloud Pro, with Jay Cactus demonstrating new features. This partnership expands accessible professional tools for FL Studio users. (Source: FL Studio)
Overall, this roundup reveals a focus on emotional and efficient music production, with tools that simplify complex tasks and foster creativity. From subscription models to community awards, the industry continues to evolve toward more integrated and user-friendly solutions.
