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Process This! 5 must have FX & Processing Plugins!

Posted on 28. May, 2009 by Luke Bond in Interesting Reads

We all have those plugins that we use on a day-today basis and wouldn’t know how we would cope without them. Well here’s mine, I find these really useful when I’m stuck for something on a track. These include both post production FX, processing and Synthesizers. 

These are in no apparent order.

1. Liquid

This little beast is my favorite flanger. The great thing about it is you can automate the big knob in the middle which controls the modulation. Its roughly $30 and made by Audio Damage  so it’s not exactly the worlds most expensive plugin. Check it out in action!

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Developer: Audio Damage
Compatibility: PC (VST) & Mac (VST, AU)
Price: $29.99

2. PSP Vintage Warmer

If you have a sound which could do with some serious beefing up, look no further! PSP Vintage warmer is the ultimate pump machine. Run anything through this badboy and it will surely your the sound the phatness it requires. Just be careful not to overuse this though as it’s a compressor at the end of the day. 

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Developer: PSP Audioware
Compatibility: PC (VST) & Mac (VST, AU)
Price: $149

3. Obelisk

Obelisk is a spectrum delay. Not only does this plugin look absolutely gorgeous, it produces a unique and euphoric sounding delay effect. With a big bunch of presets out of the box, you can use this for all sorts of different sounds such as leads, guitars and especially vocals! Check out Artificial Audios website and take it for a test spin!

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Developer: Artificial Audio
Compatibility: PC (VST) & Mac (VST, AU)
Price: €99

4. iZotope oZone

This is one of my favourites. It’s a great mastering tool for polishing your tracks off but the great thing about it, its versatile! It has some great post production presets including a stereo widener, tape and delay effects and EQ & compression. You can use it as a AU / VST plugin or as a standalone app. It’s a heavy investment but well worth it! 

Developer: iZotope
Compatibility: Pro Tools 7+ (RTAS/ AudioSuite), VST, MAS, Audio Unit, DirectX
Price: $249.99

You need to try this for yourself!

5. CamelPhat

And there’s CamelPhat, well this one is a monster! As previously showed off in my sidechain effect article, some of you may of already heard how this performs. If you’re looking for a creative edge to add to your music, CamelPhat is one I would definitely recommend. It has loads of crazy, dark, interesting and edgy presets which can bring out new elements to sounds. It’s features an LFO, EQ, Compressor, Bandpass filter, Flanger and if you combine all these together you’re going to get some pretty insane outcomes. Worth a purchase! 

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Developer: Camel Audio 
Compatibility: PC (VST) & Mac (VST, AU)
Price: $85 / €77 / £54

These are my top 5 recommended plugins for producers of all genres. If your looking for an edge to your sounds, have a look into these and take your music to the next level!

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