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The Best Amp Sim Plugins
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 and IRs.
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The Best Free Mastering Plugins
The best free mastering plugin options for home producers, covering EQ, compression, limiting and metering so you can finish loud, clean masters for nothing.
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The Best Free Drum VSTs
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 electronic beats.
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The Best Free Synth VSTs
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 one fits your music.
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How to Mix and Master a Song
Learn how to mix and master a song step by step: the difference between the two stages, the mixing workflow, and how to master for loudness and translation.
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How to Mix Pop Music
Learn how to mix pop music: a loud polished lead vocal, punchy drums, tight low end, bright clean tones and a wide, modern mix that translates everywhere.
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How to Mix Country Music
Learn how to mix country music: natural vocals up front, balanced acoustic and electric guitars, tight drums, and a clean, polished, organic-sounding mix.
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How to Mix Metal
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 mix.
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How to Mix Rock Music
Learn how to mix rock music: balancing drums, layered guitars and bass, getting vocals to cut through, and creating a powerful, energetic and cohesive mix.
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How to Mix a Hip-Hop Song
Learn how to mix hip hop: balancing 808s and kicks, getting vocals loud and clear, using compression and saturation, and achieving a punchy, modern mix.