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Chris Mackin May 22, 2023 8:00:00 AM 5 min read

Capturing the sound of a decade in 60 seconds with Lucas Banks

Third year Plymouth student Lucas Banks shares the fascinating story of his project, ...

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Chris Mackin Apr 24, 2023 8:42:19 AM 16 min read

The cutting-edge: Behind the scenes of Innovation In Sound 2023

In anticipation of this year's Innovation in Sound showcase, we get a sneak peek at some ...

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Chris Mackin Mar 28, 2023 9:04:42 AM 5 min read

The best free plugins for film, TV and game scoring

Whether it's intimate, affected pianos, a full-blown orchestra, or somewhere in between, ...

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Chris Mackin Mar 17, 2023 11:03:53 AM 6 min read

8 phenomenal free synths for sound design & composition

The plugin world is dominated by virtual synths, so to help break through the noise, here ...

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Chris Mackin Mar 2, 2023 3:54:51 PM 6 min read

8 free experimental plugins

Is your latest production feeling a little boring? Shake things up with these free ...

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Chris Mackin Feb 22, 2023 4:16:28 PM 5 min read

7 unbeatable free drum plugins

Ensure your rhythm section is as tight as possible with our favourite free drum plugins. 

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Chris Mackin Feb 16, 2023 3:46:39 PM 6 min read

9 fantastic free plugins for mixing and mastering music

Nail your tracks with some of our favourite free plugins for mixing and mastering ...

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Chris Mackin Jan 27, 2023 4:26:13 PM 4 min read

7 essential free plugins for guitarists

Over the years we've written about a lot of free software for guitarists. Here we present ...

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dBs Sound & Music Institute Nov 10, 2022 8:00:00 AM 2 min read

Free Software Friday - Krotos Studio

Free Software Friday is our regular Friday feature here at the dBs blog. We dig the ...

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dBs Sound & Music Institute Sep 2, 2022 12:00:00 AM 10 min read

The Best Free Tools for Building Your Own Video Game

We take a look at the best free tools for building your own video game, from the engines ...

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dBs Sound & Music Institute Aug 11, 2022 8:00:00 AM 1 min read

Free Software Friday - MNTRA Rasa

Free Software Friday is our regular Friday feature here at the dBs blog. We dig the ...

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dBs Sound & Music Institute Jul 15, 2022 8:00:00 AM 1 min read

Free Software Friday - Spitfire Audio BBC Symphony Orchestra Discover

Free Software Friday is our regular Friday feature here at the dBs blog. We dig the ...

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