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From DAWs to plugins, music production software is the backbone of any modern studio. At Higher Hz, we review the best tools for producers, composers, and audio engineers, whether you’re after powerful all-in-one solutions or free bundles to get started.
Synth VST plugins are so good these days that they convert even the most ardent hardware purists to software enthusiasts.
Soft synths are generally a cheaper alternative to hardware, but that doesn’t mean they don’t get pricey. As always, I’ve got some recommendations for all budgets and a couple of freebies everyone should have.
Since the early 90s, Pro Tools has been the essential tool of successful recording studios, revolutionizing how artists make music and opening the door to a new era, where iconic instruments and effects are just a click away.
Cockos Reaper has been around for almost two decades, making it one of the well-established DAWs in music production.
Yet it always seems to be scoffed at when compared to Logic, Ableton, Pro Tools, and other seemingly more professional workstations. Why’s that?
While there are some reasons you might want to stay away from it, Reaper is also a resourceful workstation that packs a punch.
A digital audio workstation is to a music producer what a studio is to a painter: the perfect environment for creativity, a blank canvas ready for your vision.
Like a painter needs colors, you need plugins, time, and a clear vision. The right DAW provides a clean workspace to start from.
Piano VSTs are so good these days that the idea of carrying a concert grand piano in your backpack is no longer absurd. OK, not an actual grand piano, but you can take that unmistakable sound anywhere you can fit a laptop.
Vocals can really make or break a song. There’s nothing like having a great singer on your track lending it the final sparkle it needs to become a hit, but it’s all too easy to overdo things and ruin a good take with effects.