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IN FOCUS / SYNTHSTHE NEXT TOOL IN YOUR SETUP?
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Music production guides
VOCAL PRODUCTION
Best Vocal Plugins for Mixing in 2026: 8 Picks for Every Job
Discover the best vocal plugins for EQ, compression, de-essing, pitch correction, saturation and reverb. Compare eight picks and build a practical vocal chain.
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FL STUDIO / TUTORIAL
How to Use Autotune in FL Studio (Pitcher, Newtone & Plugins)
Learn how to use autotune in FL Studio. Set up Pitcher or AutoTune, choose the right key and scale, make a natural or hard-tuned sound, and fix common issues.
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SYNTHS / COMPARISON
Serum 2 vs Vital: Is Serum Worth $249 in 2026?
Serum 2 vs Vital in 2026: is Serum worth $249 when Vital is free? Compare workflow, wavetable editing, modulation, presets and value.
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Free VST plugins for your next session.
Explore free synths, effects and drum tools before adding another paid plugin to your collection.
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Audio plugin reviews
PLUGIN REVIEW
FabFilter Pro-Q 4 Review: Is It Still the Best EQ in 2026?
FabFilter Pro-Q 4 review: explore its dynamic and spectral EQ, workflow, new features and value to find out if it is still the best EQ in 2026.
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SAMPLING / REVIEW
Serato Sample Review: Is It Worth It in 2026?
Is Serato Sample still worth buying in 2026? We look at its workflow, stem separation, chopping, pitch shifting, compatibility and value.
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CREATIVE EFFECTS
RC Retro Review: Is RC-20 Retro Color Still Worth It in 2026?
RC Retro review 2026: discover how RC-20 Retro Color sounds, what it does, who it’s for, and whether this popular XLN Audio plugin is still worth buying.
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