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Renowned for its extravagant parties and lavish club experience, E11EVEN is poised to deliver an unforgettable Miami Music Week after announcing arguably its strongest lineup to-date.
This year's E11EVEN schedule is nothing short of spectacular. It all starts on Wednesday, March 20th with a night headlined by chart-topping "Waves" producer Robin Schulz.
Then comes Steve Aoki and his Dim Mak imprint, who will stomp in on Friday, March 22nd with a larger-than-life takeover. On top of a set from Steve Aoki himself, the label's showcase will include performances by Deorro, Cash Cash, Ookay, 4B, Cheyenne Giles, Wolfgang Gartner and NIIKO X SWAE.
Saturday, March 23rd will mark the long-awaited return of electronic music superstar ILLENIUM, who is primed for one of his signature performances alongside Nicky Romero. Last but certainly not least, deadmau5 will tie a bow on the week by taking the decks on Sunday, March 24th, joined by French dance music icon Cedric Gervais, among others.
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While E11EVEN's main room and audiovisual production are breathtaking, the venue's rooftop dining experience, Giselle, offers a luxurious prelude to the festivities.
With a signature menu influenced from Asian, Mediterranean and French cuisine along with an array of expertly crafted cocktails, Giselle invites guests to dine under the stars while enjoying music from a lineup of all-female talent. From XIE on Thursday, March 21st to Sam Blacky on Friday, March 22nd and more DJs to be announced, Giselle offers a unique and intimate experience.
Visit E11EVEN’s website for tickets and reservations.
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Introducing “Mission: Home”. Since 2019, this has been UMF’s innovative sustainability program that strives to prioritize and implement eco-conscious initiatives in order to protect the local community. Mission: Home has five core objectives: Waste Reduction, Pollution Prevention, Nature Preservation, Community Engagement, and Climate Action. Through this program, Ultra Music Festival has become not only a haven for thousands of electronic music fans, but has also become a leader in sustainability in the industry and has begun to pave the way for greener music events across the globe.
‘Mission: Home’ received regional and national recognition for their commitment to the environment and their dedication to creating a safe and eco-friendly festival atmosphere. At the annual Florida Festivals and Events Association convention (FFEA), Ultra’s ‘Mission: Home’ program received 1st place Volunteer Program, 2nd place Sustainability Program, and 2nd place Education Program. Additionally, the Miami-based non-profit, Debris Free Oceans, deemed ‘Mission: Home’ as the “most extensive sustainability program across leading U.S. electronic music festivals”. “Debris Free Oceans truly recognizes the standard set by Ultra to place itself as the leader in sustainability among various electronic festivals,” Co-Founder and Board President Caiti Wiks added.
Beyond the state level, UMF is also the first music festival of its scale in the country to be verified by the international NGO Oceanic Global’s Blue Standard program. Their ‘Blue Standard; program includes an intensive audit and assessment of operational sustainability, which requires elimination of 6 single-use plastic types and implementation of 3 ‘Blue Actions’, regarded as best practices for comprehensive sustainable operations.
Most recently, Ultra was selected as the recipient of the Sustainability Team Award at the 2023 World Sustainability Awards. Handpicked from an international pool of 220 applicants, the award seeks to recognize a team with a clear vision that works collaboratively towards a shared sustainability purpose.
Ultimately, Ultra Music Festival‘s ‘Mission: Home’ exemplifies the festival’s dedication to environmental responsibility and sustainability. By implementing waste reduction strategies, promoting recycling, and encouraging eco-friendly transportation options, Ultra Music Festival is leading the way in greening the music industry. Through these efforts, the festival not only enhances the attendee experience but also demonstrates the power of collective action in mitigating climate change and preserving the planet for future generations.
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Introducing “Mission: Home”. Since 2019, this has been UMF’s innovative sustainability program that strives to prioritize and implement eco-conscious initiatives in order to protect the local community. Mission: Home has five core objectives: Waste Reduction, Pollution Prevention, Nature Preservation, Community Engagement, and Climate Action. Through this program, Ultra Music Festival has become not only a haven for thousands of electronic music fans, but has also become a leader in sustainability in the industry and has begun to pave the way for greener music events across the globe.
‘Mission: Home’ received regional and national recognition for their commitment to the environment and their dedication to creating a safe and eco-friendly festival atmosphere. At the annual Florida Festivals and Events Association convention (FFEA), Ultra’s ‘Mission: Home’ program received 1st place Volunteer Program, 2nd place Sustainability Program, and 2nd place Education Program. Additionally, the Miami-based non-profit, Debris Free Oceans, deemed ‘Mission: Home’ as the “most extensive sustainability program across leading U.S. electronic music festivals”. “Debris Free Oceans truly recognizes the standard set by Ultra to place itself as the leader in sustainability among various electronic festivals,” Co-Founder and Board President Caiti Wiks added.
Beyond the state level, UMF is also the first music festival of its scale in the country to be verified by the international NGO Oceanic Global’s Blue Standard program. Their ‘Blue Standard; program includes an intensive audit and assessment of operational sustainability, which requires elimination of 6 single-use plastic types and implementation of 3 ‘Blue Actions’, regarded as best practices for comprehensive sustainable operations.
Most recently, Ultra was selected as the recipient of the Sustainability Team Award at the 2023 World Sustainability Awards. Handpicked from an international pool of 220 applicants, the award seeks to recognize a team with a clear vision that works collaboratively towards a shared sustainability purpose.
Ultimately, Ultra Music Festival‘s ‘Mission: Home’ exemplifies the festival’s dedication to environmental responsibility and sustainability. By implementing waste reduction strategies, promoting recycling, and encouraging eco-friendly transportation options, Ultra Music Festival is leading the way in greening the music industry. Through these efforts, the festival not only enhances the attendee experience but also demonstrates the power of collective action in mitigating climate change and preserving the planet for future generations.
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Argy shares fresh groundbreaking album ‘New World’ via Afterlife Records: Listen
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Scheduled for tonight, March 15th, the event is organized by New York City-based promoter Teksupport, EDM.com's best event organizer of 2023.
With a slew of major performances ahead, the duo is primed to offer a special set. ARTBAT's upcoming schedule is slammed with events from New York to France to Turkey, then back stateside for Miami Music Week, where they'll headline Ultra's RESISTANCE residency at M2.
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Tonight's event in Brooklyn is set to provide fans with a mesmerizing rotation of techno and house music. ARTBAT are bringing along a stellar roster of artists for the ride, including Adam Ten, Konstantin Sibold and Miluhska.
Ten is a particular highlight after being revealed on this year's Coachella lineup, which also includes Justice, Gesaffelstein and many more influential electronic music producers. Meanwhile, Sibold will bring his distinctive sound alongside a formidable pedigree, with performances at Ibiza's renowned DC-10, among many others. Last but certainly not least is Miluhska, a resident at Miami's iconic Club Space, whose résumé speaks for itself.
You can purchase last-minute tickets to the show here.
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Cloonee drops highly-anticipated tech house banger ‘Sippin’ Yak (We Like)’: Listen
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Martin Garrix, known for his meteoric rise in both the electronic and pop music worlds, continued to demonstrate his versatility and knack for creating hit songs with this release. His collaboration with Usher, a renowned artist in his own right, added a new dimension to Garrix‘s music, appealing to a broader audience while maintaining the energetic essence of his style.
‘Don’t Look Down’ stands as a testament to Garrix‘s evolution as an artist, illustrating his ability to seamlessly blend genres and collaborate with a wide range of musicians. His continued success, marked by headlining major festivals worldwide, founding his label STMPD RCRDS, mentoring emerging artists, and achieving the #1 spot in DJ Mag’s Top 100 three times consecutively, underscores his unmatched passion, ambition, and influence in the music industry. This track remains a significant milestone in his career, showcasing his talent for crafting music that transcends boundaries and resonates with listeners around the globe.
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Martin Garrix, known for his meteoric rise in both the electronic and pop music worlds, continued to demonstrate his versatility and knack for creating hit songs with this release. His collaboration with Usher, a renowned artist in his own right, added a new dimension to Garrix‘s music, appealing to a broader audience while maintaining the energetic essence of his style.
‘Don’t Look Down’ stands as a testament to Garrix‘s evolution as an artist, illustrating his ability to seamlessly blend genres and collaborate with a wide range of musicians. His continued success, marked by headlining major festivals worldwide, founding his label STMPD RCRDS, mentoring emerging artists, and achieving the #1 spot in DJ Mag’s Top 100 three times consecutively, underscores his unmatched passion, ambition, and influence in the music industry. This track remains a significant milestone in his career, showcasing his talent for crafting music that transcends boundaries and resonates with listeners around the globe.
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Per Associated Press, he describes the pair as “absolutely forcing” him to head out on tour in North America. He quotes them as saying, “‘You have to look your audience in the eye, you can’t hide behind the screen forever. You owe it to your audience.’”
READ MORE: Justice: “We heard Sicko Mode by Travis Scott and said, ‘Wow, we’re still thinking about music in an ancient way’” He calls the US “incredibly welcoming and kind and exciting for us,” adding, “Of course, the advantage America has now is that we’ve taken [the tour] across Europe a couple of times so, actually, we’re pretty good at it at the moment.”
The German composer announced a North American orchestral tour yesterday (14 March), his first for seven years and his first since he composed the scores for Dune 1 and 2. It’s set to feature Zimmer and his band with a full orchestra, with suites for movies including not only Dune but The Lion King, Interstellar, The Dark Knight, Pirates of the Caribbean, Gladiator, and The Last Samurai.
Zimmer says of the tour: “I’m thrilled to return to perform in North America with my wonderful band and excited to share this phenomenal show. I love this feeling of uniting my family of extraordinary musicians with you, the audience. Just an unbelievable group of talents, who in my opinion, are some of the best musicians in the world.
“But nothing would have meaning without the good grace and support of you, the other part of the family – the audience. Ultimately, the music connects us all, and I promise you this: we will always play our best, straight from the heart.”
It’ll begin on 6 September in Duluth, Georgia, and finish in Vancouver exactly a month later. He’s playing New York City’s Madison Square Garden on 12 September – his 67th birthday.
Tickets for the tour go on sale on 22 March at 10 am local time on Zimmer’s website.
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READ MORE: Justice: “We heard Sicko Mode by Travis Scott and said, ‘Wow, we’re still thinking about music in an ancient way’” Speaking with Lauten Audio about his creative history with Dre, Lawrence says: [via MusicRadar]: “I met Dre in ‘93, right when he was gonna leave Death Row. He was gonna do an all-black heavy metal band, and I auditioned for it and got it. But then everything happened and it kind of just went away.”
“A couple of years later, he was doing Saturday Night Live and he remembered me, so he called me to go and do SNL. That was like, ‘96. In ‘98 we did it again because he’d released Chronic 2000.”
“Then there was a 10-year gap of just random sessions,” Lawrence recalls. “And in 2008 I’d just done my boy Everlast’s album and I was gonna MD him and go on the road. Then Dre called me for some sessions and was like, ‘Yo, what’s your availability?’”
“I was like, ‘I’m here for a few weeks before I start travelling.’, then it was sort of like the movies, I tell this story a lot. I went in the office and they literally put the cheque down, like ‘No. What’s your schedule?’.
“So from 2008 I was there as a producer, started making records with him and was in the control room. And then I never left.”
As for their approach to sound design, Lawrence explains: “There’s a drum machine mentality [towards acoustic drums]. A lot of times, Dre especially would love if there was a way to have total isolation with live drums. There’s a lot of gating and things, because he really likes everything to be isolated.”
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READ MORE: NAMM 2024 recap: All the biggest synth, studio, DJ and software releases Below is a rolling list of the new plugin releases that catch our eye, so you can keep on top of any software goodies you may have missed that could be essential to your production process. We update this list every week, so be sure to check back regularly for the latest virtual instruments, effects, mixing plugins and more. Happy producing!
Latest virtual instruments, effects and mixing plugins
(Last update: 15 March 2024)
Trash by iZotope
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Trash is back, baby. This iconic distortion plugin by iZotope was originally launched in 2003 but has returned with a reimagined new look and modern features.
This is a powerful distortion plugin with over 60 distortion types and 600 impulse responses. It features intuitive XY pad controls, an Envelope Follower, and a cool Dice Roll random function for finding new inspiration.
There’s a new free version, Trash Lite, and it’s now available for desktop and iPad, giving you professional sound shaping for musicians and producers alike.
Buy it for $79 on Plugin Boutique
Studio Drums by Crow Hill Vault
The Crow Hill Company, the brand of ex-Sptifire co-founder Christian Henson, introduced Studio Drums this week, the latest of its Crow Hill Vaults series. This is a free alt-rock drum kit plugin that aims to be unlike typical drum samples by letting you play multi-sampled drums. Functioning, coincidentally, a bit like LABS by Spitfire Audio, Studio Drums provides a unique ecosystem of drum sounds for you to explore, thanks to a robust alt-rock kit reminiscent of the 90s.
Find out more on The Crow Hill Company.
Bïrb by Blööps
This one’s a bit strange. Bïrb is a multi-effect plugin, “as created from a chirp heard outside of the window”, built for Ableton Live. It aims to… make your sounds sound like a bird, we thnk? Anyway, it has a petrifying promo video.
We’re not exactly sure what’s going on here, to be honest, but by the looks of it, Bïrb is inspired by birds, letting you add effects, including stereo delay, fine-tune spread and feedback. It comes in three parts: Flock, a repeater, Sing, a resonating engine with 10 bird types, and Nature, an enveloping space with wind motion.
Bïrb costs $14. Find out more on Blööps.
Time Oddity Chorus by Modalics
Time Oddity Chorus, a new chorus plugin by Modalics, enriches your tracks with immersive depth and movement.
Its centrepiece, the Color knob, offers a spectrum of tones, while the Voices control adds dimension. Warp Mode is there for wild modulation effects while the Filters section includes a unique Damp knob for warmth.
Buy Time Oddity Chorus for $29 on Modalics.
TUNDRA by Soundghost
TUNDRA is a new synth that offers “frozen ambient soundscapes”.
Crafted from acoustic and modular synthesis, Tundra offers two layers of 100 frozen-in-time samples with reverb and granular effects. Randomize for infinite soundscapes, or use built-in tools like bit crushing and filters to craft your own. With 50 presets and 100 samples, it’s ideal for instant sound design.
Buy TUNDRA for £29 on Soundghost.
Super Lynn Drums by SampleScience
Super Lynn Drums is a new plugin that emulates the classic 1980s drum machine, the LinnDrum, using FM synthesis and physical modelling. It features four drum kits, customisable tuning, effects, and is available in VST/VST3/AU formats for $20.
Find out more about Super Lynn Drums at SampleScience.
AMPKNOB S_ZERO 100 by Bogren
Ampknob MLC S_Zero 100 gives you boutique tube amp sounds in a simple format, thanks to its one-knob nature and three channels for versatile, high-quality guitar tones. It includes a pedal switch and a standalone version with a tuner, metronome, and riff recorder.
AMPKNOB S_ZERO 100 is €39 as an intro price, jumping back up to €49 soon. Buy it on Bogren Digital.
Factoid 2 by Anemond
Factoid 2 is a plugin and standalone app that lets you extract stems from a sample and loop them in interesting ways to come up with new grooves. Say, for example, a snare and a kick occur on the same beat in a sample, they could be separated, allowing for interesting remixing opportunities.
Factoid 2 costs €29 and you can find out more from Anemond.
Jacob Collier Audience Choir plugin by Native Instruments
Six-time Grammy winner Jacob Collier, who featured on our My Forever Studio podcast in 2022, has worked with Native Instruments to build his own free virtual choir through the Audience Choir plugin.
It offers 22 unique show recordings, percussion tracks, a Vowel Morph Pad, preset options, effects, stereo width adjustment, and a chord generator for enhanced user control.
It’s free to download from Native Instruments.
Lace by Acustica Audio
Lace by Acustica Audio is essentially a new plugin suite that offers emulations of carefully selected high-quality hardware limiters, including rare models. It’s an advanced true peak brick wall limiter, preserving transparency, transients, and low frequencies. With two GUI options, Lace solves challenges in mixing and mastering, ensuring balanced sound in your project.
It’s $89 until 25 March, jumping back up to its original price of $189 thereafter.
Check it out at Acustica Audio.
Bloom Drum Breaks by Excite Audio
Looking for drum breaks? Excite Audio has you covered. Its new plugin, Bloom Drum Breaks, provides 250 royalty-free drum break loops, giving you a fun-to-use interface on which to chop them up in a colourful, visual way.
Bloom Drum Breaks currently costs $49. Find it on Plugin Boutique.
Lumina Delay by Mountainroad DSP
Lumina Delay transforms traditional delays with its unique features, enabling instant and precise pattern drawing without limits. Offering dynamic effects, intuitive controls, and a grid-based interface, it redefines delay possibilities for that can create spacey atmospheres in your music.
The plugin costs $150. Find it on Mountain Road DSP.
Mellow Harmonics by SampleScience
Mellow Harmonics is is a virtual instrument reminiscent of the golden era of music. It’s inspired by the Mellotron and iconic string synthesizers of the 1970s, and offers a unique blend of FM synthesis and tape processing, providing a rich palette of vintage sounds, letting you create nostalgic vibes.
It costs $30 and you can find out more on SampleScience.
Spitfire Symphony Orchestra by Spitfire Audio
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Spitfire Audio’s new plugin features a complete orchestra with 118 players, including strings, brass, woodwind, and percussion. It offers over 800 articulations, new performance legato, Ostinatum mode, and a user-friendly interface.
Symphony Orchestra costs £499/$629/€569. Find out more at Spitfire Audio.
GForce Oberheim OB-EZ
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GForce and Oberheim have teamed up for another stunning authentic classic synth emulation, this time of the 1974-launched Oberheim OB-E. This plugin offers authentic Oberheim 8-Voice emulation with essential controls and a vintage knob for analogue warmth. With over 260 presets and a powerful preset browser, it’s a fine choice if you’re looking for quick inspiration.
GForce Oberheim OB-EZ is set to cost $50, but is $25 right now as an intro offer. Find out more at Thomann.
Rando by MonkeyC
Rando is a randomiser sampler that offers a unique approach to editing your sample library. By pointing Rando to your sample folders and hitting a button, you can generate a random selection of sounds on your keyboard or piano roll. It’s designed to be a lightweight creative tool for producers looking to rediscover their sounds and explore new possibilities. With features like text and category search, automatic tuning and tempo stretching, and a full sequencer section, Rando provides a versatile and fun experience for producers of all levels.
Read more at Monkey C Audio.
Widener & Clipper by Softube
Softube has launched two new plugins, Widener and Clipper. Clipper is a versatile tool for music producers, offering dual-stage clipping with features like RMS and Peak stages, analogue colour options, and a soft knee function. It’s designed to balance loudness while allowing for creative sound shaping.
Widener enhances mono and stereo tracks with five algorithms, creating a wider soundstage while maintaining mono compatibility. It suits various mixing needs, offering algorithms like Classic, Frequency Spread, Rotation, Ambience, and Reflections for optimal stereo imaging.
You can purchase both of these new Softube plugins as one bundle for $87 from Plugin Boutique.
Sleek by HoRNet
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HoRNet Sleek, a powerful plugin designed for audio clarity. Featuring automatic resonance suppression, a four-band equaliser, graphical spectrum visualization, and more, Sleek ensures precise control over your sound. With light and dark mode support, cross-platform compatibility, and factory presets, it’s ideal for professionals and beginners alike.
You can buy it from HoRNet Plugins for $29.99.
Kalide Collage 2.0
Kalide’s Collage 2.0, an audio plugin multiverse, offers a diverse range of creative effects with 43 processors and customisable interfaces. This second version introduces macro and LFO assignments, eight new effects, a simplified workflow, and more. With over a thousand presets and ongoing updates, it’s an evolving, adaptable tool for musicians and producers.
Find out more at Kalide.
Aurora by UVI Audio
UVI‘s Aurora is a modern concert grand piano plugin offering rich emotive textures and atmospheres. Recorded at Guillaume Tell sound stage in Paris, it features deep internal modulation and a semi-modular effects engine for versatile sound shaping. With a special introductory price until February 25th, 2024, Aurora is available for $79/79€ with crossgrade pricing at $39/39€.
Aurora can be downloaded from UVI Audio.
Motto Akemie by ALM Busy Circuits
ALM Busy Circuits introduces Motto Akemie, a 6 Voice FM drum synth and step sequencer plugin inspired by the Akemie’s Taiko Eurorack module. Featuring controls and FM sounds akin to the hardware counterpart, it includes a multitrack step sequencer, MIDI support, and MTS-ESP microtuning. Available for macOS and Windows, with a fully functional 7-day trial period. Key features include: 6 Akemie’s Taiko-based FM drum voices, dual operator voices with wavetables, mute/solo/level controls per voice, per-voice step sequencers, track randomization, 16 pattern banks, automation/MIDI control per voice, and intuitive presets.
Motto Akemie costs $40 and you download it via ALM Busy Circuits.
CR-78 by Cherry Audio
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Cherry Audio has gifted us with its first ever drum machine plugin, the CR-78, which faithfully recreates Roland’s iconic programmable analogue unit from 1978. With a step sequencing interface inspired by later Roland units, it enhances the original programming method. Features include editable voices, an effects section, a mixer, a global EQ/compressor, MIDI compatibility, and an extensive preset library.
Cherry Audio CR-78 costs $52/£42 and is available to download from Plugin Boutique.
Vox by BLEASS
BLEASS Vox offers easy vocal manipulation, shaping every detail of your projects with its powerful yet efficient engine. Craft unique effects by manipulating formant characteristics and exploring new melodies with pitch transposition. The UNISON processor adds depth, while the flexible vibrato processor amps up expression without complex configurations. Ideal for both studio and live settings, BLEASS Vox streamlines vocal processing for creative freedom and exceptional sound.
Vox costs $31/£24 and yo can download it from Plugin Boutique.
Grey Pro by Acustica Audio
Credit: Acustica Audio Grey Pro, Acustica’s latest plugin suite, faithfully emulates three renowned American VCA-based compressors known for enhancing low-end cohesion with minimal distortion. Available in standard and full versions, it introduces modern features like dynamic metering displays. It has three compressor models to choose from, so you can capture iconic vintage sounds effortlessly.
Acustica’s Grey Pro costs $69 and is available to download via Acustica Audio.
Crystal Bowls by Spitfire Audio
Spitfire Audio recently partnered with composer Aska Matsumiya to launch Crystal Bowls, a unique sample library capturing the ethereal tones of crystal bowls and tuning forks. Recorded in London’s Round Chapel, it offers diverse sounds suitable for all skill levels, presented in an elegant interface with intuitive controls.
Crystal Bowls costs $99/£79 and is available from Spitfire Audio.
TRIAZ by Wave Alchemy
TRIAZ is a new “game-changing drum machine” plugin by Wave Alchemy that lets you create beefy, complex drum patterns with polyrhythmic sequencing, mixing, and layering. There are 700+ presets on offer, 15,000 curated samples, and per-step modulation so you can make unique beats that fit into your projects. TRIAZ is compatible as a plugin for macOS and Windows, enabling seamless export of creations via MIDI or audio.
TRIAZ costs $125/£99 and is available on Plugin Boutique.
How to install VST and AU plugins on Windows, Mac and iOS
If your plugin came as a .zip file, and not an installer, you may have to manually install it. Here’s how…
VST3 plugins:
Unzip the plugin folder Copy the .VST file to your default plugin folder (Windows default: C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3, Mac default: /Library/Audio/Plugins/VST) Start your DAW Rescan your plugin directory AUv3 plugins:
Download and install plugin from the App Store Insert plugin in your DAW Select the AUv3 plugin from the Audio Unit Extensions tab Where to download freeware plugins and VSTs
Our freeware section is an excellent place to start; each month, we also compile round-ups of the best free plugins and samples to download.
The production community is full of passionate developers who’ve given away instruments, effects and other plugins as freeware. Some of our favourites include Valhalla’s Supermassive reverb, Apogee’s Soft Limit and Matt Tytel’s Helm polysynth. Remember, most developers also offer free trials for their plugins.
Are DAW stock plugins good enough?
Most major DAWs these days will come with a more-than-serviceable collection of ‘stock’ plugins for music-making: Logic Pro’s software instrument library is rich and varied; Ableton Live’s synth engines cover additive, subtractive and granular methods, and the Pro Tools suite of mixing plugins is still widely used by pro engineers.
A good producer isn’t their plugin folder, but their ability to make good decisions. Increase your knowledge: instead of buying a synth samples, learn about the fundamentals of synthesis; kick drum sounding too skinny? learn to compress properly.
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READ MORE: “It’s like we’ve invented fire and the first thing we’ve thought to do with it is to burn down our house”: Lex Dromgoole thinks we shouldn’t jump to the worst conclusions with AI In November 2023, Beato testified at a Senate hearing about the technology, and almost four months later is speaking on it again, this time in an interview with News 8 WROC – and he’s got mixed views on the matter. He says, “There will be things that people like, that are created by AI, and there will be people 20 years from now, [saying], ‘Oh, I much prefer AI Rolling Stones than [the original] Rolling Stones. That’s just gonna be a thing.”
He continues, “People, companies – whether it’s Spotify, Apple Music, TikTok, Warner Music, UMG, Sony – are gonna have all their own AI-generated music. Those are the downsides. Who’s gonna hold the copyright on it? What are the songs that the models are gonna be trained on? I believe, in the future, you’ll go to Apple Music or Spotify, you’ll see The Beatles, and The Beatles AI; Led Zeppelin, and Led Zeppelin AI.”
That said, he does have some good things to say about AI. “One of [the benefits] is on the display in the new Beatles song they did [Now and Then], where you can use AI to separate things like [the track where] John Lennon sang and played the piano,” he says. “You can separate the voice from the piano without any artefacts, which you could never do before. You can’t hear any of the piano in his voice, and you can’t hear any of his voice in the piano. That’s a really great thing.”
In the interview, Beato also looks at the current trends in music that he’s noticed. “Country and rock have taken a turn up, and hip-hop has gone down in popularity over the last four years or so, which I thought was interesting,” he says.
”I noticed on some of the Spotify countdowns that I do, that there’s a lot more country songs [among the top 10], more rock songs, more songs with organic instruments like guitar, less autotune, less programmed beats. There’s definitely a change happening in popular music, and I don’t know if it’s a trend; we’ll see what happens. Usually, it takes a couple of years to see things through. But there are some trends that are happening, [and] that I think are really positive.”
You can watch the entire interview here:
To hear more from Rick Beato, head to his official YouTube channel.
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Fibre Records launches into 2024 with a compelling House track from Fibre resident Conner Jay. Pairing succinct piano stabs with uplifting vocals to create a euphoric atmosphere atop a driving beat with unparalleled energy, Q The Love is yet another uplifting House Banger from the Fibre crew. Stamping their mark on the modern house scene with their recent run of releases this is an essential anthem in the making.
Conner Jay’s authentic passion for music traces back to his formative years at age of 10, when his mum would bring him promotional CD’s from renowned UK Speed Garage and Bassline nights in Yorkshire from the likes of Casa Loco, Niche and Boiler House.
As Conner got older, he found himself drawn to House music and focused on this sound through his years of learning to DJ & Produce, while still incorporating the classic Speed Garage style in his sets, paying homage to his musical roots.The infectious piano stabs and electrifying basslines in Q The Love serve as a testament to the sound that Conner is deeply drawn to and has dedicated years to perfecting through practice.
Reflecting on the successful Fibre brand, it first opened its doors in 2000’s and has continued its monumental impact upon Leeds’ nightlife ever since. As an innovative venue, it remains a safe space for all to enjoy a night out in the city. Partygoers have consistently been flocking to Fibre for the past 24 years and show no sign of slowing. Its appeal alongside its local talent spectrum bridges the gap between the more traditional LGBTQ+ bars in the area and straight venues (where not everyone is always actively made feel welcome).
Fibre itself has become a resilient institution for the people of Leeds and far beyond, standing for equality, freedom and originality at every turn. With music at its core and primary focus, it remains ahead of the game as genres fluidly come and go. Built upon the foundations of Funky House that was broadly undiscovered in Leeds at the time when it first cycled. The venue has steadily maintained its sonic prominence by continually evolving its sound alongside the changes and trends in the House Music scene, across the decades of club focussed activity.
Last year, after 23 years of iconic parties, the Fibre crew made the decision to launch their in-house record label Fibre Records.
Co-Owner Michael Rothwell says: “The concept of launching a record label centred around Fibre and its distinctive sound has always been a topic of discussion, but the timing never seemed quite right. Now, after an incredible 23 years and the launch of our book, we are finally ready to introduce Fibre to the rest of the world with our very own label, Fibre Records. Our mission is clear: to release dance floor filling tracks that embody the unique and captivating sound experienced week after week at Fibre.”
With solid releases like Conner Jay’s ‘Q The Love’ the imprint is fast gaining traction on the charts and becoming a staple for cutting edge talent of today.
Conner Jay ‘Q The Love’
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U Don’t Feel It marks the fifth release this year from the French duo, who are showing absolutely no signs of slowing down. Releasing primarily on their own Ondawey Music imprint, their frequent high calibre output has caught the eye of some of the industry’s biggest players including Paco Osuna, Alex Medina, Terry Francis, DJ Ross firmly cementing their appeal in the worldwide club scene.
Under the moniker 2smile Axel Franchi and Benjamin Guerini, are two prominent stalwarts in the electronic music landscape active for over two decades. Evolving through the various stages of the industry. Initially recognised for their sound system contributions (OQP + METEK) and trailblazing free parties in Europe, the duo adopted distinct pseudonyms (XTECH / OKUPE / BEN METEK) for underground events.
Their prominence extends to their productions featured on renowned Tekno and HardTekno labels, earning them lauded recognition as pioneers in the genre and consistent chart-toppers in vinyl sales. With a recent collaboration, they formed 2smile to explore more unifying styles, embracing Deep House, Melodic House, Tech House and Techno, aligned with their evolving musical preferences.
With a sea of possibility, the Ondawey bosses continue to impress with a multitude of projects on the horizon, this year seeing the pair expand their label output tenfold. With forthcoming releases from past collaborators Sekael and Jade Praize, Ondawey Music is set to serve as a platform to showcase cutting edge talent and emerging artists alike. The dynamic duo will actively see the return of their highly successful label showcases, taking Ondawey across France, Spain, UK and the Netherlands.
With an output that is both energetic and melodic, fluidly mixing genres whilst incorporating elements of music from across the world, their top class productions, combined with their abundant stage presence assures 2smile as one of the most exciting emerging acts to watch this year.
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