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The best amp sim plugins for recording guitar and bass at home, from free options to studio-grade suites, plus how to choose tones, cabs…

The best free mastering plugin options for home producers, covering EQ, compression, limiting and metering so you can finish loud, clean masters for nothing.

The best free drum VST plugins: MT Power Drum Kit, Manda Audio MT-Power, Sitala, Steven Slate SSD5 Free and more for realistic kits and…

The best free synth VST plugins for any DAW: Vital, Surge XT, Dexed, TAL-NoiseMaker and more. How to choose a free synth and which…

Learn how to mix and master a song step by step: the difference between the two stages, the mixing workflow, and how to master…

Learn how to mix pop music: a loud polished lead vocal, punchy drums, tight low end, bright clean tones and a wide, modern mix…

Learn how to mix country music: natural vocals up front, balanced acoustic and electric guitars, tight drums, and a clean, polished, organic-sounding mix.

Learn how to mix metal: tight high-gain guitars, a clicky aggressive kick, controlled low end, scooped or focused mids, and a clear, brutal modern…

Learn how to mix rock music: balancing drums, layered guitars and bass, getting vocals to cut through, and creating a powerful, energetic and cohesive…

Learn how to mix hip hop: balancing 808s and kicks, getting vocals loud and clear, using compression and saturation, and achieving a punchy, modern…