#Plugins

15 articles tagged Plugins.

The Best Free Synth VSTs in 2026 — That Actually Compete With Paid
Sound Design

The Best Free Synth VSTs in 2026 (That Actually Compete With Paid)

The best free synth VSTs of 2026, tested honestly: Vital, Surge XT, Dexed, OB-Xd, Odin 2, and Tunefish. Synthesis types, CPU load, sound, and real limits.

Dubspot TeamJun 12, 20268 min read
The Best Reverb Plugins in 2026 — Free and Paid Picks for Every Mix
Mixing & Mastering

The Best Reverb Plugins in 2026: Free and Paid Picks for Every Mix

The best reverb plugins of 2026, free and paid. We compare Valhalla VintageVerb, FabFilter Pro-R 2, Eventide, free Supermassive, and more by use case.

Dubspot TeamJun 12, 20267 min read
Insert Tape plugin interface from Insert Session showing saturation and tone-shaping controls
Mixing & Mastering

Insert Session's Insert Tape Plugin: A Focused New Saturation Tool With a $39 Intro Price

Insert Session's new Insert Tape plugin pairs tape-style saturation with a Vintage DSP mode, 32x oversampling, and full mid/side processing for $39 intro.

Dubspot TeamMay 26, 20266 min read
Audio effects plugin chain on a producer's screen
Production

Understanding Audio Effects: A Producer's Overview for 2026

A working producer's tour through reverb, delay, modulation, dynamics, EQ, saturation, pitch, and creative effects — what they do, where they go in the chain, and which plugins to reach for in 2026.

Dubspot TeamMay 10, 202611 min read
UAD Explore FREE — eight free Universal Audio plugins and LUNA DAW from Universal Audio
Mixing & Mastering

UAD Explore FREE: 8 Free Universal Audio Plugins and LUNA DAW with No Hardware Required

Universal Audio's UAD Explore FREE bundle delivers 8 free plugins (1176, LA-2A, 610, more) plus LUNA DAW. No UA hardware, no subscription — full unrestricted versions.

Dubspot TeamApr 28, 20264 min read
Softube Flow Studio compact desktop control surface with five knobs and color display
Hardware

Softube Flow Studio: Compact Hardware Controller for Faster Mixing

Softube's new Flow Studio is a $399 desktop control surface with 25 included plugins and 100+ macro signal chains designed to speed up mix decisions.

Dubspot TeamApr 27, 20267 min read
Cozy home music production studio decorated for Christmas with DAW on screen, MIDI keyboard, studio monitors, acoustic guitar, and Christmas tree with lights
Software

Christmas 2025: Best Music Production Deals for Producers (Updated Daily)

Comprehensive guide to Christmas 2025 deals on DAWs, VST plugins, sample libraries, and music production software. Updated daily with the best holiday discounts from Plugin Boutique, Thomann, and more.

Dubspot TeamDec 23, 202513 min read
Kiive Audio VX-Q plugin interface showing four-band EQ and saturation controls
Software

Kiive Audio VX-Q Review: British EQ Meets Creative Saturation

Kiive Audio's VX-Q combines rare British EQ character with five saturation modes for creative tone-shaping. Here's our hands-on review.

Dubspot TeamDec 12, 20257 min read
Cyber Monday 2025 Music Production Deals - Best VST Plugins, Hardware Synths, and Studio Gear Discounts
Software

Cyber Monday 2025: Best Music Production Deals for Producers

Comprehensive guide to Cyber Monday 2025 deals on DAWs, VST plugins, sample libraries, hardware synths, and studio gear. The best post-Black Friday discounts.

Dubspot TeamDec 3, 202515 min read
Black Friday Week 3 Deals - UAD, Soundtoys, Ableton Push 3
Software

Black Friday 2025 Week 3: UAD $59, Soundtoys $239, Push 3 Deals & More

Black Friday Week 3: UAD Studio Classics for $59 (90% off), Soundtoys 5 Suite $239, Ableton Push 3 deals, and 50+ more plugins and hardware on sale.

Dubspot TeamNov 24, 20258 min read
Black Friday 2025 Deals Part 3 - Soundtoys, Steinberg, XLN Audio
Software

Black Friday Deals Part 3: Soundtoys, Steinberg, XLN Audio & More

Week 3 of Black Friday 2025 brings massive deals from Soundtoys (75% off), Steinberg (50% off), XLN Audio, Moog, and Bitwig Studio.

Dubspot TeamNov 20, 20253 min read
Black Friday Week 2 Deals - PSP, Spire, and Acustica Audio
Software

Black Friday 2025 Week 2: 90% Off PSP, Spire Historic Low, & More Deals

Black Friday Week 2 is here with historic low prices on Spire, u-he Diva, and 90% off PSP Audioware. Check out the latest music production deals updated daily.

Dubspot TeamNov 19, 20253 min read

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