Ableton Live 12.1 just dropped, and the Saturator got a major upgrade! First up, we've got a simplified interface with a cleaner look that puts all the essential controls right at your fingertips. Next, check out the new Bass Shaper Curve. It's perfect for 808s and subs, letting

Want that lush 80s sound? FL Studio's Vintage Chorus is your time machine! This beauty is modeled after the legendary Roland Juno chorus. Let's break it down! Choose between Mode 1 and 2 for classic Juno vibes, or hit EDIT to customize. Play with TIME, FEEDBACK, and PASS to

Electronic music producers, we know the heartbeat of any great track is the kick! Struggling with your kick? Say no more! Introducing the game-changer, KSHMR Essentials Kick, crafted by the legend himself, KSHMR, and W.A. Production! Dial in earth-shaking lows, sculpt the body

Ableton Live 12's Auto Filter has a secret weapon: its range of circuit types. These hidden gems can transform your sound. Clean provides a neutral, transparent sound that's CPU-efficient. OSR adds vintage warmth, inspired by a rare British monosynth. MS2 delivers grit with its

One of FL Studio's most versatile effects is the Frequency Shifter. Introduced in FL Studio 20.8.4, this plugin offers a unique way to manipulate your sound. So, what is frequency shifting? Unlike pitch shifting, which changes frequencies by a factor, frequency shifting shifts

Refire is a game-changing free drum processing plugin with five powerful modules. Bang shapes transients with its Size control, perfect for punch and impact. Sub adds low-end power, letting you dial in the perfect amount of rumble. Heat brings warmth and grit with its Burn knob

Want to add some movement and rhythm to your sound? Ableton Live 12’s Auto Pan is your new best friend! Here’s what it does and how to use it. Auto Pan uses two low-frequency oscillators to modulate the amplitude in the left and right channels separately. This gives the

If you’re after that warm, analog sound without breaking the bank, Analog Obsession plugins are a game-changer. Known for high-quality, free plugins, Analog Obsession brings the vibe of vintage audio gear right into your daw. Take BUSTER, for example, which emulates the iconic

If you're looking to add punch, warmth, and control to your sounds, Fruity Compressor in FL Studio is a solid choice for individual tracks. Whether you’re making your vocals shine, adding thump to your kick, or beefing up your bass, compression can help achieve that polished,

Want to bring unique, resonant textures to your sounds? Ableton Live’s Corpus device is a powerful tool that uses physical modeling to simulate the resonance of objects like strings, plates, and pipes, transforming your audio into rich, complex tones. With seven resonator

Ableton’s Echo is a versatile modulation delay effect that adds depth and dynamics to your soundscapes. With two independent delay lines, it gives you full control over Stereo, Ping Pong, or Mid/Side modes, offering options for synced delays or freeform timings. Feedback

Here’s a quick tip in FL Studio that might change the way you manage your tracks. Did you know you can create multiple arrangements within the same project? Whether it’s an extended mix, radio edit, or alternate version, FL Studio makes it simple to handle them all in one file.

Let’s talk about Serum’s Unison Width Control—an underrated feature that can make a huge difference in your mix. Found in the Global tab, this setting lets you fine-tune the stereo width of Oscillators A and B when using unison voices. Here’s why this matters: when you stack