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Violet Recording Editorial Team
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The Best Serato Alternatives for DJs
Weighing up serato alternatives? We compare rekordbox, Traktor Pro, VirtualDJ, djay Pro and Mixxx so DJs can pick the best DJ software for their…
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The Best Ableton Live Alternatives in 2026
The best Ableton alternatives in 2026 compared for looping, live sets, beatmaking and mixing — find a cheaper or better-fit DAW than Ableton Live…
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The Best Serum Alternatives for Wavetable Synthesis
Looking for Serum alternatives for wavetable synthesis? Compare the best cheaper, free and pro-level wavetable synths for producers, plus how to pick one.
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The Best FL Studio Alternatives in 2026
Looking for FL Studio alternatives in 2026? We compare the best DAWs for beatmaking, workflow, price and platform to help you choose the right…
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The Best Auto-Tune Alternatives (Free & Paid)
Hunting for auto-tune alternatives? We compare the best free and paid pitch-correction plugins for vocals, covering transparent tuning and hard robotic effects.
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The Best Melodyne Alternatives for Pitch Correction
Looking for the best Melodyne alternatives for pitch correction? We compare free and paid tuning tools, where each one wins, and how to pick…
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The Best Splice Alternatives in 2026
Compare the best Splice alternatives in 2026 for samples, loops and presets — cheaper, royalty-free and one-off options that beat rent-to-own.
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Omnisphere Review: The Ultimate Synth?
Our honest Omnisphere review: is Spectrasonics’ flagship synth worth it for producers? We cover sound, features, workflow, pricing and the best alternatives.
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Serum Review: Is It Still the Best Synth VST?
Our serum review breaks down Xfer Serum, the wavetable synth VST — its sound, workflow, presets, value, and whether it is still the best…
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Arturia V Collection Review: Vintage Synths in One Bundle
Our Arturia V Collection review covers the vintage synth and keyboard bundle, its sound quality, best instruments, value, and who this software suite is…