By Full Compass LiveEarlier this year, we told you about some of the best products for home recording. Once you have chosen your DAWDefinition:
(Digital Audio Workstation): A computer program or stand-alone device that provides digital audio recording, editing, and mixing., a second category of audio software to consider is plug-ins. These are separate products that work in tandem with (or are used within) your primary DAW. Here are a few of our top choices.
iZotope Creative Bundle
Looking for multiple options? Our iZotope Creative Bundle includes several unique tools that can transform your musical creation or production.
- Iris 2: a sample-based synthesizer
- BreakTweaker: a drum sculpting and beat sequencing environment that blurs the line between rhythm and melody
- Trash 2: a tool for audio mangling, distortionDefinition:
A change in an electronic or acoustic signal's waveform. This can undesirable if it impacts signal quality, or desirable when used for creative signal processing. and experimentation - Stutter Edit: a tool for building thrilling fills, complex effects, shimmering sweeps and staggering stutters
Ideal for inspiring new directions in music and sound design, the Creative Bundle will revolutionize your sound over and over again.
KOMPLETE 11 SELECT
KOMPLETE 11 SELECT is a wide-ranging music production suite that can drive any type of music, including 87 products, more than 18,000 sounds and more than 500 GB of instruments and effects. With a carefully chosen selection of products, from drums to synths and everything in between, it’s also great value.
Sonnox Post
Sonnox Post is fantastic plug-inDefinition:
A software module, typically for signal processing or analysis, that inserts into the signal path of a DAW or video editor, or in some digital consoles. Also Plugin. solution for audio post-production. It includes the award-winning Sonnox Restore suite which features the DeClicker, DeBuzzer and DeNoiser audio restoration plug-ins, along with the classic Oxford EQ and Dynamics algorithms from the OXF-R3 digitalDefinition:
A signal or data expressed as series of the digits 0 and 1, typically represented by values of a physical quantity such as voltage or magnetic polarization. consoleDefinition:
A control surface for audio, video, or lighting control positioned like a desk. Also called, Mixer, Controller, Board, or (British) Desk.. Also included are the versatile Oxford ReverbDefinition:
Short for Reverberation. The myriad echoes of decaying amplitude created in an acoustic environment. Reverberation may be simulated electronically, mechanically using springs or a metal plate, or in a specially built physical chamber with reflective surfaces where a speaker sends audio into the chamber, and a microphone picks up the reflections., LimiterDefinition:
A form of compressor with a ratio of infinity:1 above the threshold for both overload protection, or as a sound effect to normalize volume. Some engineers consider a compressor with a ratio of 20:1 or higher above the threshold for a limiter. and SuprEsser dynamic EQ - making Sonnox Post an excellent post-production plug-in bundle choice.
