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TAL Reverb III Review</h3>\n<img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https://static.kvraudio.com/i/b/talreverb3.png\" alt=\"Image result for TAL Reverb III\">\n\nThe first of our freeware reverbs comes from Togu Audio Line, TAL, as the follow-up to their previous free reverb, TAL Reverb II. While the GUI isn't going to be winning any design awards, I have a few comments on the reverb itself.\n\n<em><strong>More importantly, the fader labeling is a little confusing</strong></em><strong>.</strong> When I see “Low Cut” or “High Cut,” I expect an equalization curve that filters all frequencies above or below a specified frequency, and when I see a fader named as such, I expect that it raises or lowers the frequency of its respective filter. This is not the case in TAL Reverb III.\n\n<em><strong>Instead, there are two bands, a low band </strong></em>and<em><strong> a high band, with a hard-coded crossover frequency.</strong></em> “Low Cut” and “High Cut” adjust the volume of these bands relative to one another. Of course, once that is understood, it’s not difficult to use, but the labeling of the controls could've been a little less misleading.\n\n<em><strong>Moving on to flexibility, it doesn’t have much</strong></em>. As previously stated, the crossover frequency of the two bands cannot be adjusted, the built-in equalization is rudimentary, and there are a total of 9 parameters that can be adjusted, with the inclusion of Dry, Wet, and On/ Off. Simple plugins can be very useful, but this limits customizability. <em><strong>So if you don’t like the way that TAL Reverb III sounds when you load it up, there’s not a lot you can do to fix it</strong></em>.\n\nSo, how does it sound? <em><strong>Very noisy</strong></em>. You have the ability to adjust a couple of time-based characteristics, and even stereo width, but the timbral quality is pretty much set. If it’s what you’re looking for, perfect.\n\n<em><strong>It’s a super simple, </strong></em>no-frills<em><strong> plate reverb that adds a noise-like tail to most any source signal</strong></em>. I can see why this one is so popular -- it's definitely useful if you're after a reverb that cuts through the mix.\n\n<iframe src=\"https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/578347719&amp;color=%23ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false&amp;show_teaser=true\" width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>&nbsp;<iframe src=\"https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/578328825&amp;color=%23ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false&amp;show_teaser=true\" width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>&nbsp;\n\n<strong><a href=\"https://www.kvraudio.com/product/tal-reverb-iii-by-togu-audio-line\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Download the Tal Reverb III here (opens in new tab)</a></strong>\n<h3>#2. PSP Pianoverb Review</h3>\n<img class=\"alignright\" src=\"https://static.kvraudio.com/i/b/pianoverb.jpg\" alt=\"Image result for PSP PIANOVERB\">\n\n<em><strong>PSPaudioware has created a very interesting plugin in Pianoverb.</strong></em> As stated on their website, “PSP PianoVerb reproduces [a] special kind of reverberation originally provided by piano strings. <strong><em>It generates reverberation using twelve string operators with adjustable damping and decay time</em></strong>. Each of them is tuned to a particular note starting from A (55Hz) to a G# (103.8Hz). The PSP PianoVerb string system can be transposed in the range of +-24 semitones, tuned within a range of +-100 cents and be detuned as well. Transposing to lower octaves produces a bigger and less resonant sound similar to traditional reverbs, while in turn transposing to higher octaves produces a very bright harp-like effect.” Obviously, <em><strong>it’s a very non-standard reverb, which makes it less useful in broader applications, but it’s very unique, which earns it some merit</strong></em>.\n\n<em><strong>The GUI is small, but straightforward and effective, which makes it easy to get the desired results quickly</strong></em>. Because of its unusual programming, the parameters list is a little unusual as well, consisting of mainstays of the average reverb, such as “Decay Time,” “Damping,” and “Mix,” but with the addition of “Transpose,” “Tune,” and “Detune,” all used to change the pitches of the piano resonances in various ways.\n\n<em><strong>Regarding its sound, it suffices to say that it’s appropriately named. Pianoverb sounds like the sustain of a piano coming out of the sound source to which it’s applied</strong></em>. This is particularly interesting on an atonal sound, such as the snare in the second experiment, which produces the tail of a dissonant note cluster ringing out into the open space between the kicks.\n\nThis is a plugin I really like, and intend to use more in the future. <em><strong>I would call this more of a creative effect than a traditional reverb, but however you look at it, it’s a fun plugin that has a place in the arsenal of any experimenter</strong></em>.\n\n<iframe src=\"https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/578346612&amp;color=%23ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false&amp;show_teaser=true\" width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>&nbsp;<iframe src=\"https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/578328852&amp;color=%23ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false&amp;show_teaser=true\" width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"https://www.kvraudio.com/product/psp_pianoverb_by_pspaudioware/details\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Download the PSP Pianoverb here (opens in new tab).</strong></a>\n<h3>#3. u-he Protoverb&nbsp;Review</h3>\n<img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https://u-he.com/products/protoverb/assets/images/uhe-protoverb-screenshot-fullui.jpg\" alt=\"Image result for u-he Protoverb\">\n\nProtoverb is not freeware, not according to u-he, anyway. They call it “researchware,” and that’s a more apt description, I think. Protoverb was designed to help u-he determine the best design for reverb algorithms, by hiding almost all of the expected parameters behind unreadable text blocks.\n\n<em><strong>Available to the user are controls for adjusting the decay of the reverb, the volume of the dry signal, and the volume of the wet signal.</strong></em> Additionally, there are two <em><strong>randomization controls</strong></em>: one for the delays, and another for the reverb model. These generate random text blocks that the plugin uses to determine the characteristics of the reverb, and can be copied and pasted to revive a previously used preset in a new instance of the plugin.\n\nVirtually screwed into the front of the interface is a copper plate with an inscription that reads “WHEN YOU FIND THE BEST OR WORST SOUNDING REVERB LET US KNOW!” along with a “SEND CODE” button. Essentially, this allows u-he to collect information from its user base about what sounds good and what doesn’t, without any of the preconceptions that come along with knowing what your settings are.\n\n<em><strong>It’s a decent sounding plugin, with a wide variety of sounds, but given that there’s little control over them, it can take a bit to find a sound that you like</strong></em>. Since you can type in your own text for the reverb to base its sound off of, theoretically, you could eventually work out how each parameter is being changed by what assortment of characters and be able to use it competently.\n\n<em><strong>This is a wonderful plugin for a few situations</strong></em>. If you don’t know quite what you’re looking for from your reverb, load this up and get to button pushing. If you’re bored with your other reverb plugins and want a reprieve that takes away your tired, old workflow, Protoverb is the one for you. If you’re really, really passionate about u-he’s reverb research, there’s nothing better.\n\n<iframe src=\"https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/578345268&amp;color=%23ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false&amp;show_teaser=true\" width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>&nbsp;<iframe src=\"https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/578341719&amp;color=%23ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false&amp;show_teaser=true\" width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"https://www.kvraudio.com/product/protoverb-by-u-he\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Download the u-he Protoverb here (opens in new tab).</strong></a>\n<h3>#4. Voxengo OldSkoolVerb Review</h3>\n<img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https://splice-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,w_auto/t_plugin_detail/v1401735851/production/plugin_descriptions/screenshot/20449.jpg\" alt=\"Image result for Voxengo OldSkoolVerb\">\n\n<em><strong>Voxengo’s offering, entitled OldSkoolVerb, is one of the more option-dense plugins on the list, with parameters for pre-delay, space, time, width, damping, dry/wet, and an in-built EQ module</strong></em><strong>.</strong> This customizability certainly makes it more versatile than each of our previous contenders, and better suited to consistent use by the cost-effective producer.\n\n<em><strong>Where there is damping both high and low, the crossover frequency is fixed, as are the frequencies of each of the three EQ bands</strong></em><strong>.</strong> This is not inherently bad, and there is certainly a potential detriment to being overloaded with options, but this is far from running that risk.\n\nVoxengo has provided enough options here to be useful, and perhaps even quite powerful, but OldSkoolVerb is still on the simpler side.\n\n<em><strong>It’s not a Swiss Army knife, but it’s more than just a folding blade</strong></em>. I would consider it to be an excellent balance for novice producers to get the hang of the concepts involved in reverb application, or for an experienced producer who is well aware of what they can and can’t get out of this plugin.\n\nMoving on to the pragmatic side of its usage, the interface for OldSkoolVerb is no frills, but not unattractive either, and neatly organized for efficient use. This makes it <em><strong>very simple to start playing with it and have instantly gratifying results</strong></em>. In my testing, I found it easy to get a pleasing sound, though it lacks an element of realism. <em><strong>It doesn’t sound bad, or phony, just not particularly organic, as can be found in some higher-end reverb plugins</strong></em>.\n\nA fun, if frivolous, feature of Voxengo’s freebie is a settings menu with a UI color setting. If the standard grey appears uninviting and sterile, switch it to a warmer hue, like a beige, or try out red for a boisterous pop of color. While little details of this nature are completely unnecessary, they certainly augment the user experience, and there is value in that.\n\n<iframe src=\"https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/578344995&amp;color=%23ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false&amp;show_teaser=true\" width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>&nbsp;<iframe src=\"https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/578328816&amp;color=%23ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false&amp;show_teaser=true\" width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"https://www.kvraudio.com/product/oldskoolverb-by-voxengo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Download the Voxengo Oldskoolverb here (opens in new tab).</strong></a>\n<h3>#5. Denis Tihanov OrilRiver&nbsp;Review&nbsp;</h3>\n<img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https://static.kvraudio.com/i/b/orilriver1.jpg\" alt=\"Image result for Denis Tihanov OrilRiver\">\n\n<em><strong>OrilRiver is a further step forward in complexity, sporting a three-band EQ complete with frequency adjustment, faders for early reflections vs late, modulation, diffusion, and multiple reverb models.</strong></em>&nbsp;\n\nI would also say that it makes progress on the frontier of attractiveness, with a higher resolution, larger knobs, realistic shading, and lifelike texturing, all contributing to a feeling of superior quality and attention to detail.\n\n<em><strong>An important point to note: I am using macOS 10.12.6 to test </strong><strong>OrilRiver</strong><strong> v2.0.3 Beta with Logic Pro X. Logic scanned this plugin and did not authorize it, requiring me to manually choose to use it</strong></em>. Obviously, this is not preferred, though I have suffered no ill effects from its use yet. This is just something to consider, as willfully opening a crash risk in your DAW is not recommended.\n\nStarting from the left of the interface and working our way to the right, we have the ability first to decide how much dry signal we want to incorporate into our reverb, followed by our pre-delay and stereo width, which I believe to be in milliseconds and percentage respectively, though units are not labeled.\n\nFollowing are controls for various models of early and late reflections, and an extra-large knob that affects the decay time. Room size and diffusion are next, and then damping. The two knobs that affect damping are labeled “DAMP. INT.” and “H. DAMP.” Though the labeling is a bit unclear, “DAMP. INT.” seems to be the amount of damping, and “H. DAMP.” is the frequency above which damping takes place.\n\nNext is modulation depth and speed, and then the EQ module, complete with three bands that all have independent frequency and gain controls. Lastly, the faders to blend in early vs late reflections, and the fader for the wet signal.\n\n<em><strong>Interface-wise, the decision to separate the faders for the dry and wet signals is a bit strange</strong></em>. In addition, nitpicky though it may be, some of the labelings are unclear at best, and confusing at worst, which could present a challenge for those unfamiliar with the industry standard terms and common tendencies of reverb software.\n\nOverall, it’s a pretty decent plugin, though I wouldn’t be willing to use it consistently without getting the go-ahead from my DAW first.\n\n<iframe src=\"https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/578344683&amp;color=%23ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false&amp;show_teaser=true\" width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>&nbsp;<iframe src=\"https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/578328870&amp;color=%23ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false&amp;show_teaser=true\" width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.kvraudio.com/product/orilriver-by-denis-tihanov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Download the Denis Tihanov Orilriver here (opens in new tab).</strong></a>\n<h3>#6. Smartelectronix Ambience Review</h3>\n<img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.pluginboutique.com//system/resources/srcs/000/002/122/player/magnus_ambience-original.jpg?1459437203\" alt=\"Image result for Smartelectronix Ambience\">\n\nClosing out our list is Smartelectronix Ambience, which is <em><strong>the most customizable free reverb vst of the six</strong></em>. All the work on this plugin clearly went into the algorithmic design, seeing as the interface displayed in Logic is identical to those presented by Apple’s most basic Audio Units that come packaged with every Apple computer.\n\nSeparated into six sections, Ambience is pretty simple to use, but can create a variety of reverb sounds, <em><strong>everything from an 80s style gated reverb to a long hall or a short tail</strong></em>.\n\n<em><strong>Ambience has the potential to be overwhelming for a beginner</strong></em>, but if you know what you’re looking at, it’s really pretty simple. Gating is done by three sliders, representing attack, release, and gating amount. Decay time and diffusion make up the next section.\n\nThe shape section allows configuration of room size, quality vs CPU usage, stereo width, pre-delay, and even selection of a seed for the pseudo-randomness of reflections. Damping takes place in two bands at frequencies of the user’s choosing, and a basic two-band EQ follows.\n\nLastly, there are two simple sliders for the ratio of dry signal to wet round out the plugin.\n\n<em><strong>All in all, it’s simple, configurable, and effective, making it one of the best free reverb plugins on this list</strong></em>.\n\n<iframe src=\"https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/578346492&amp;color=%23ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false&amp;show_teaser=true\" width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe><iframe src=\"https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/578328843&amp;color=%23ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false&amp;show_teaser=true\" width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"https://www.kvraudio.com/product/ambience-by-smart-electronix\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Download the Smartelectronix Ambience here (opens in new tab).</strong></a>\n\n<hr>\n\n<h2>FINAL THOUGHTS</h2>\n<b><i>Ambience </i></b>is&nbsp;probably the most versatile out of all of them, but personally, <strong><b>my top pick</b></strong>&nbsp;<strong><b>goes to Pianoverb</b></strong>.\n\nI’ve got to give Pianoverb the win because <em><strong>it does something truly unique</strong></em>, and that’s just really hard to find, even amidst the abundance of plugins in circulation today.\n\nAmbience, OrilRiver, and OldSkoolVerb all sound a little different and have their quirks. But at&nbsp;the end of the day, <em><strong>they’re all competing for the home run, while Pianoverb is sitting down in the outfield eating grass</strong></em>. It’s not the best reverb plugin in the world; and it’s definitely not the most useful or widely applicable; but for a free reverb plugin it outshines the competition.\n\nFollowing Pianoverb, my ranking is as follows:\n<ol>\n \t<li>Ambience</li>\n \t<li>OldSkoolVerb</li>\n \t<li>Protoverb</li>\n \t<li>OrilRiver</li>\n \t<li>TAL Reverb III</li>\n</ol>\nAltogether, there are some really great free reverb plugins out there, and if you’re looking to expand your options for processing without breaking the bank, free might be all you need.\n\n<hr>\n\n<em><strong>We'd love to know what your favorite free reverb plugin is out of this bunch. Or if we've missed an important one that isn't on here -- let us know!</strong></em>\n\n<center>[This Article Was Originally Posted @ https://producerhive.com]</center>",
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      "body": "<ul class=\"check-list\">\n \t<li><strong>Looking for a killer free reverb VST but overwhelmed with the number of options?</strong></li>\n \t<li><strong>In this reverb VST shootout, we put 6 of the most popular KVR reverbs head-to-head</strong></li>\n \t<li><strong>We include audio samples of each to help you save time.</strong></li>\n</ul>\n\n<hr>\n\n<h2><img class=\"size-full wp-image-7696 aligncenter\" src=\"https://producerhive.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/niagara-cases-water-waterfall-62627.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\"></h2>\nFreeware is always a very exciting prospect for us music-makers, because nobody likes to waste money when there’s a perfectly capable free alternative.\n\nHowever, many times, you get what you pay for, and freebies don’t quite cut it, so we’ve decided to check out some of the most popular free reverb plug-ins to find out if they're worth your time.\n<h2>TESTING OUT THE 6 BEST FREE REVERB PLUGINS (HOW WE DID IT)</h2>\n<em><strong>To test the different reverbs objectively, I needed them to be acting in the same roles, so I created two different scenarios to see how they all fared in these two situations.</strong></em>\n\nThe first scenario is a simple test of the reverb's capabilities on vocals. Each reverb has been dialed in with pretty aggressive settings to showcase the long-tail of the reverbs:\n<ul>\n \t<li>A medium-long decay of around 7 seconds</li>\n \t<li>Wetness set to 50%.</li>\n \t<li>All other parameters are left on the plugin's factory defaults.</li>\n</ul>\n<em><strong>The second example is a bit more free form, as I experiment with each parameter the plugins have to offer.</strong></em>&nbsp;There are no constants here, and this demo attempts to showcase something unique about the individual plugins.\n\nIn both scenarios, <em><strong>there is minimal post-processing on the groups to which the reverbs are feeding, intended to fit the feel of a more finished </strong><strong>production</strong><strong> in each style</strong></em>.\n\n<hr>\n\n<h3>#1. TAL Reverb III Review</h3>\n<img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https://static.kvraudio.com/i/b/talreverb3.png\" alt=\"Image result for TAL Reverb III\">\n\nThe first of our freeware reverbs comes from Togu Audio Line, TAL, as the follow-up to their previous free reverb, TAL Reverb II. While the GUI isn't going to be winning any design awards, I have a few comments on the reverb itself.\n\n<em><strong>More importantly, the fader labeling is a little confusing</strong></em><strong>.</strong> When I see “Low Cut” or “High Cut,” I expect an equalization curve that filters all frequencies above or below a specified frequency, and when I see a fader named as such, I expect that it raises or lowers the frequency of its respective filter. This is not the case in TAL Reverb III.\n\n<em><strong>Instead, there are two bands, a low band </strong></em>and<em><strong> a high band, with a hard-coded crossover frequency.</strong></em> “Low Cut” and “High Cut” adjust the volume of these bands relative to one another. Of course, once that is understood, it’s not difficult to use, but the labeling of the controls could've been a little less misleading.\n\n<em><strong>Moving on to flexibility, it doesn’t have much</strong></em>. As previously stated, the crossover frequency of the two bands cannot be adjusted, the built-in equalization is rudimentary, and there are a total of 9 parameters that can be adjusted, with the inclusion of Dry, Wet, and On/ Off. Simple plugins can be very useful, but this limits customizability. <em><strong>So if you don’t like the way that TAL Reverb III sounds when you load it up, there’s not a lot you can do to fix it</strong></em>.\n\nSo, how does it sound? <em><strong>Very noisy</strong></em>. You have the ability to adjust a couple of time-based characteristics, and even stereo width, but the timbral quality is pretty much set. If it’s what you’re looking for, perfect.\n\n<em><strong>It’s a super simple, </strong></em>no-frills<em><strong> plate reverb that adds a noise-like tail to most any source signal</strong></em>. I can see why this one is so popular -- it's definitely useful if you're after a reverb that cuts through the mix.\n\n<iframe src=\"https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/578347719&amp;color=%23ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false&amp;show_teaser=true\" width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>&nbsp;<iframe src=\"https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/578328825&amp;color=%23ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false&amp;show_teaser=true\" width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>&nbsp;\n\n<strong><a href=\"https://www.kvraudio.com/product/tal-reverb-iii-by-togu-audio-line\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Download the Tal Reverb III here (opens in new tab)</a></strong>\n<h3>#2. PSP Pianoverb Review</h3>\n<img class=\"alignright\" src=\"https://static.kvraudio.com/i/b/pianoverb.jpg\" alt=\"Image result for PSP PIANOVERB\">\n\n<em><strong>PSPaudioware has created a very interesting plugin in Pianoverb.</strong></em> As stated on their website, “PSP PianoVerb reproduces [a] special kind of reverberation originally provided by piano strings. <strong><em>It generates reverberation using twelve string operators with adjustable damping and decay time</em></strong>. Each of them is tuned to a particular note starting from A (55Hz) to a G# (103.8Hz). The PSP PianoVerb string system can be transposed in the range of +-24 semitones, tuned within a range of +-100 cents and be detuned as well. Transposing to lower octaves produces a bigger and less resonant sound similar to traditional reverbs, while in turn transposing to higher octaves produces a very bright harp-like effect.” Obviously, <em><strong>it’s a very non-standard reverb, which makes it less useful in broader applications, but it’s very unique, which earns it some merit</strong></em>.\n\n<em><strong>The GUI is small, but straightforward and effective, which makes it easy to get the desired results quickly</strong></em>. Because of its unusual programming, the parameters list is a little unusual as well, consisting of mainstays of the average reverb, such as “Decay Time,” “Damping,” and “Mix,” but with the addition of “Transpose,” “Tune,” and “Detune,” all used to change the pitches of the piano resonances in various ways.\n\n<em><strong>Regarding its sound, it suffices to say that it’s appropriately named. Pianoverb sounds like the sustain of a piano coming out of the sound source to which it’s applied</strong></em>. This is particularly interesting on an atonal sound, such as the snare in the second experiment, which produces the tail of a dissonant note cluster ringing out into the open space between the kicks.\n\nThis is a plugin I really like, and intend to use more in the future. <em><strong>I would call this more of a creative effect than a traditional reverb, but however you look at it, it’s a fun plugin that has a place in the arsenal of any experimenter</strong></em>.\n\n<iframe src=\"https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/578346612&amp;color=%23ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false&amp;show_teaser=true\" width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>&nbsp;<iframe src=\"https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/578328852&amp;color=%23ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false&amp;show_teaser=true\" width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"https://www.kvraudio.com/product/psp_pianoverb_by_pspaudioware/details\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Download the PSP Pianoverb here (opens in new tab).</strong></a>\n<h3>#3. u-he Protoverb&nbsp;Review</h3>\n<img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https://u-he.com/products/protoverb/assets/images/uhe-protoverb-screenshot-fullui.jpg\" alt=\"Image result for u-he Protoverb\">\n\nProtoverb is not freeware, not according to u-he, anyway. They call it “researchware,” and that’s a more apt description, I think. Protoverb was designed to help u-he determine the best design for reverb algorithms, by hiding almost all of the expected parameters behind unreadable text blocks.\n\n<em><strong>Available to the user are controls for adjusting the decay of the reverb, the volume of the dry signal, and the volume of the wet signal.</strong></em> Additionally, there are two <em><strong>randomization controls</strong></em>: one for the delays, and another for the reverb model. These generate random text blocks that the plugin uses to determine the characteristics of the reverb, and can be copied and pasted to revive a previously used preset in a new instance of the plugin.\n\nVirtually screwed into the front of the interface is a copper plate with an inscription that reads “WHEN YOU FIND THE BEST OR WORST SOUNDING REVERB LET US KNOW!” along with a “SEND CODE” button. Essentially, this allows u-he to collect information from its user base about what sounds good and what doesn’t, without any of the preconceptions that come along with knowing what your settings are.\n\n<em><strong>It’s a decent sounding plugin, with a wide variety of sounds, but given that there’s little control over them, it can take a bit to find a sound that you like</strong></em>. Since you can type in your own text for the reverb to base its sound off of, theoretically, you could eventually work out how each parameter is being changed by what assortment of characters and be able to use it competently.\n\n<em><strong>This is a wonderful plugin for a few situations</strong></em>. If you don’t know quite what you’re looking for from your reverb, load this up and get to button pushing. If you’re bored with your other reverb plugins and want a reprieve that takes away your tired, old workflow, Protoverb is the one for you. If you’re really, really passionate about u-he’s reverb research, there’s nothing better.\n\n<iframe src=\"https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/578345268&amp;color=%23ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false&amp;show_teaser=true\" width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>&nbsp;<iframe src=\"https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/578341719&amp;color=%23ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false&amp;show_teaser=true\" width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"https://www.kvraudio.com/product/protoverb-by-u-he\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Download the u-he Protoverb here (opens in new tab).</strong></a>\n<h3>#4. Voxengo OldSkoolVerb Review</h3>\n<img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https://splice-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,w_auto/t_plugin_detail/v1401735851/production/plugin_descriptions/screenshot/20449.jpg\" alt=\"Image result for Voxengo OldSkoolVerb\">\n\n<em><strong>Voxengo’s offering, entitled OldSkoolVerb, is one of the more option-dense plugins on the list, with parameters for pre-delay, space, time, width, damping, dry/wet, and an in-built EQ module</strong></em><strong>.</strong> This customizability certainly makes it more versatile than each of our previous contenders, and better suited to consistent use by the cost-effective producer.\n\n<em><strong>Where there is damping both high and low, the crossover frequency is fixed, as are the frequencies of each of the three EQ bands</strong></em><strong>.</strong> This is not inherently bad, and there is certainly a potential detriment to being overloaded with options, but this is far from running that risk.\n\nVoxengo has provided enough options here to be useful, and perhaps even quite powerful, but OldSkoolVerb is still on the simpler side.\n\n<em><strong>It’s not a Swiss Army knife, but it’s more than just a folding blade</strong></em>. I would consider it to be an excellent balance for novice producers to get the hang of the concepts involved in reverb application, or for an experienced producer who is well aware of what they can and can’t get out of this plugin.\n\nMoving on to the pragmatic side of its usage, the interface for OldSkoolVerb is no frills, but not unattractive either, and neatly organized for efficient use. This makes it <em><strong>very simple to start playing with it and have instantly gratifying results</strong></em>. In my testing, I found it easy to get a pleasing sound, though it lacks an element of realism. <em><strong>It doesn’t sound bad, or phony, just not particularly organic, as can be found in some higher-end reverb plugins</strong></em>.\n\nA fun, if frivolous, feature of Voxengo’s freebie is a settings menu with a UI color setting. If the standard grey appears uninviting and sterile, switch it to a warmer hue, like a beige, or try out red for a boisterous pop of color. While little details of this nature are completely unnecessary, they certainly augment the user experience, and there is value in that.\n\n<iframe src=\"https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/578344995&amp;color=%23ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false&amp;show_teaser=true\" width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>&nbsp;<iframe src=\"https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/578328816&amp;color=%23ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false&amp;show_teaser=true\" width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"https://www.kvraudio.com/product/oldskoolverb-by-voxengo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Download the Voxengo Oldskoolverb here (opens in new tab).</strong></a>\n<h3>#5. Denis Tihanov OrilRiver&nbsp;Review&nbsp;</h3>\n<img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https://static.kvraudio.com/i/b/orilriver1.jpg\" alt=\"Image result for Denis Tihanov OrilRiver\">\n\n<em><strong>OrilRiver is a further step forward in complexity, sporting a three-band EQ complete with frequency adjustment, faders for early reflections vs late, modulation, diffusion, and multiple reverb models.</strong></em>&nbsp;\n\nI would also say that it makes progress on the frontier of attractiveness, with a higher resolution, larger knobs, realistic shading, and lifelike texturing, all contributing to a feeling of superior quality and attention to detail.\n\n<em><strong>An important point to note: I am using macOS 10.12.6 to test </strong><strong>OrilRiver</strong><strong> v2.0.3 Beta with Logic Pro X. Logic scanned this plugin and did not authorize it, requiring me to manually choose to use it</strong></em>. Obviously, this is not preferred, though I have suffered no ill effects from its use yet. This is just something to consider, as willfully opening a crash risk in your DAW is not recommended.\n\nStarting from the left of the interface and working our way to the right, we have the ability first to decide how much dry signal we want to incorporate into our reverb, followed by our pre-delay and stereo width, which I believe to be in milliseconds and percentage respectively, though units are not labeled.\n\nFollowing are controls for various models of early and late reflections, and an extra-large knob that affects the decay time. Room size and diffusion are next, and then damping. The two knobs that affect damping are labeled “DAMP. INT.” and “H. DAMP.” Though the labeling is a bit unclear, “DAMP. INT.” seems to be the amount of damping, and “H. DAMP.” is the frequency above which damping takes place.\n\nNext is modulation depth and speed, and then the EQ module, complete with three bands that all have independent frequency and gain controls. Lastly, the faders to blend in early vs late reflections, and the fader for the wet signal.\n\n<em><strong>Interface-wise, the decision to separate the faders for the dry and wet signals is a bit strange</strong></em>. In addition, nitpicky though it may be, some of the labelings are unclear at best, and confusing at worst, which could present a challenge for those unfamiliar with the industry standard terms and common tendencies of reverb software.\n\nOverall, it’s a pretty decent plugin, though I wouldn’t be willing to use it consistently without getting the go-ahead from my DAW first.\n\n<iframe src=\"https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/578344683&amp;color=%23ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false&amp;show_teaser=true\" width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>&nbsp;<iframe src=\"https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/578328870&amp;color=%23ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false&amp;show_teaser=true\" width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.kvraudio.com/product/orilriver-by-denis-tihanov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Download the Denis Tihanov Orilriver here (opens in new tab).</strong></a>\n<h3>#6. Smartelectronix Ambience Review</h3>\n<img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.pluginboutique.com//system/resources/srcs/000/002/122/player/magnus_ambience-original.jpg?1459437203\" alt=\"Image result for Smartelectronix Ambience\">\n\nClosing out our list is Smartelectronix Ambience, which is <em><strong>the most customizable free reverb vst of the six</strong></em>. All the work on this plugin clearly went into the algorithmic design, seeing as the interface displayed in Logic is identical to those presented by Apple’s most basic Audio Units that come packaged with every Apple computer.\n\nSeparated into six sections, Ambience is pretty simple to use, but can create a variety of reverb sounds, <em><strong>everything from an 80s style gated reverb to a long hall or a short tail</strong></em>.\n\n<em><strong>Ambience has the potential to be overwhelming for a beginner</strong></em>, but if you know what you’re looking at, it’s really pretty simple. 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What have you been working on?</b></strong></h2>\nI’ve just come off 6 weeks holidays (I’m a high school music teacher in my day job), so that allowed me a lot of time to work on new material. I’ve been working in a couple of different tempos, particularly trying to do a bit of a grey area take on 140, but also still working with the 170/127 thing.\n\n<img class=\"size-large wp-image-7493 aligncenter\" src=\"https://producerhive.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/51880978_817201881972835_5579654939799453696_n-2-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"980\" height=\"735\">\n\nI’ve just finished up a remix for <a href=\"http://www.monarchrecords.com.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Monarch Records</a> (a Sydney DnB&nbsp;label), and I’m plugging away at the massive backlog of tunes and modular jams I’ve recorded during my holidays. 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It has these beautiful saturation that can go from really subtle warmth and character, as well as taming the transients – to mega-driven analog clipping. I used it on a sub a made for a tune I’m currently working on and it is just absolutely huge.\n\n<h2><strong><b>Is there a favourite module in your rack that contributes a large part to your distinctive sound?</b></strong></h2>\nMy favourites change depending on the week, but there are a few key modules that I couldn’t live without. I have an Expert Sleepers ES3/ES6 combo that allows me to send audio and CV signals to and from my PC. It runs on ADAT from my audio interface via an optical cable.\n\nThe ES6 has 6 inputs so I generally use that to multitrack record modular jams and have different plugins on each channel, and the ES8 has 8 outputs, I use it to clock my system to Ableton, send samples into the modular, send CV from VCV rack, lots of options.\n\nAs far as sound goes – <em><strong>I use the Make Noise Optomix quite frequently -- that has a bit of its own sound</strong></em>. It’s a dual low-pass gate that has this really nice plucky quality to it, which I use a lot for sequences.\n\n<em><strong>Most of my pads are done in the </strong><strong>uBurst</strong> </em>– I’ll usually record a sample into it, hit the freeze button and let my Nonlinearcircuits Sloths (three slow chaotic LFOs) control it – fantastic for evolving pads. For my tune Grey Eminence, I sample a few seconds of a Wolves In The Throne Room song that turned into this 2 minute evolving choral pad. For a new tune I’m working on, I played an A minor chord on my acoustic guitar into it which turned into this twisting ethereal atmosphere. Those two modules are meant for each other.\n<h2><strong><b>Modular synthesis is going through quite a resurgence at the moment. Acts like Trent Reznor, Richard Devine, Junkie XL and many others have all helped popularize it -- what are your thoughts though on why its come back in such a big way?</b></strong></h2>\n<em><strong>Affordability would play a huge factor in the popularity of </strong><strong>eurorack</strong></em>. You don’t have to drop $10k on a rig straight away, you can buy that VCO for $300, learn to use that, then add more as you see fit – you won’t though, you just end up getting more and more!\n\n<em><strong>YouTube would also be influential in feeding the hype for </strong><strong>eurorack</strong></em>. Guys like DivKid, Look Mum No Computer, Lightbath and Mylar Melodies are doing amazing videos and giving up a lot of knowledge. They are well worth checking out and will definitely get those eurocrack hooks sunk before you even buy anything!\n\n<img class=\"wp-image-7508 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https://producerhive.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/52436883_1350881025087922_6782322387716145152_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\">\n<h2><strong><b>Do you have any plans to adapt your modular setup to a ‘live performance’ setting for gigs?</b></strong></h2>\nThere’s a nucleus of an idea for live performance in my head, and some of the modules I’ve built recently have been with that in mind. The way I’m planning on doing it, for now, is to have a <em><strong>hybrid DJ/modular Ableton setup, with a Push and the modular</strong></em>.\n\nThat way I can DJ using my tracks, but also mix into sections when I can jam on the modular and program Drum Rack tracks on the fly. It will take some preparation but I’m keen to start doing it soon.\n\nI’d also like to do some non-club orientated modular performances because I think that is where these systems really show what they can do, plus no pressure to make people dance!\n<h2><strong><b>Have noticed you’re into building your own DIY kits. Could you talk a little bit about what you've built and why you opted to go the DIY route?</b></strong></h2>\n<em><strong>I decided to start DIYing modules because it was the most cost-effective method for me to build up my system</strong></em>. You can do DIY modules for often half or even a quarter of the price of the same module pre-built, although with no warranty and you are your own quality control, so if anything goes wrong you have to troubleshoot it (which is half the fun!).\n\nI had done electronics in high school so knew a little bit about soldering, but I did some easy practice kits from Jaycar before attempting any modules.\n\n<em><strong>The first kit I built was an Erica Synths Polivoks VCF</strong></em>, which was a massive learning process for me, there were some errors which I ended up fixing and it works great now. 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My current sound with Special Circumstances wouldn’t be what it is without modular – <em><strong>I had never used things like </strong><strong>wavefolders</strong><strong>, random/chaos and low-pass gates, as well as all the different sequencing methods</strong> <strong>prior to getting into modular.</strong></em>\n\nConversely, as these things have been instrumental in shaping my sound, when looking at building or buying new modules, <em><strong>I’m looking at gear that is going to compliment what I already have</strong></em>.\n\nParticular when it came to sound sources, I already had two analog VCOs, plus the Mutable modules, so I focused on filters for a few months – going from one filter to five, increasing the timbral palette available to me.\n<h2><strong><b>What’s the ultimate goal for Special Circumstances? 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I’ve come into this project after learning a lot from doing the Boot stuff, like being <em><strong>way stricter with my quality control, tighter with who I send tunes to, turning things down rather than saying yes to everything</strong></em>.\n\n<em><strong>What I’m doing with Special Circumstances is my take on the Grey Area sound</strong></em>.\n\n<iframe src=\"https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/498761334&amp;color=%23ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false&amp;show_teaser=true&amp;visual=true\" width=\"100%\" height=\"300\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>&nbsp;\n\nWe already have an ASC, a Sam KDC, so I don’t want to be a poor imitation of what they are already doing incredibly well. Therefore, whilst I’m retaining that concept of having two different tempos running at the same time, as well as that deep, psychedelic feel of the style, I’m incorporating my own personal musical influences, timbral qualities, structural ideas and melodic and harmonic concepts.\n\nIt's imperative that the music I’m making works on a dancefloor, no matter what else I do in the tune, it has to have groove – that is always the thing that is first and foremost in my mind when making a tune.[su_pullquote align=\"right\"]\"It's imperative that the music I’m making works on a dancefloor, no matter what else I do in the tune, it has to have groove – that is always the thing that is first and foremost in my mind when making a tune.\"[/su_pullquote]\n\n<strong><em>Ultimately, I’d like to release on a label like Horo or Auxiliary as there aren’t many labels around releasing the type of music I’m making</em></strong>. On that note, I’ve considered self-releasing my music but the amount of promo and marketing involved in that is daunting and when it boils down to it I’m a musician, not a marketing expert. So, for now, I’ll keep plugging away in the studio, sending tunes to the people who need them, and spreading the good word of Grey Area down here in Australia.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n[su_box title=\"Lockjaw - Empath (Special Circumstances' Grey Area Remix)\"]<iframe src=\"https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/557844708&amp;color=%23ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false&amp;show_teaser=true&amp;visual=true\" width=\"100%\" height=\"300\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>\"<em>The Lockjaw remix was part of a remix comp - a post for it popped up on Facebook one day and I downloaded the stems just to mess around with it. I ended up really liking what I came up with and felt like I wanted to finish it, so I finished it up and sent it through for the comp. I didn't end up winning, but Lockjaw hit me up to say he really enjoyed my take on it so I put it up for people to check out.</em>\" [/su_box]\n<h2><strong><b>What are 3 pieces of your current studio setup that you just couldn’t live without?</b></strong></h2>\n[su_note note_color=\"#E1E2E2\"]\n\n<strong>The Modular</strong>\n\nFor the reasons mentioned earlier!\n\n<strong>Ableton Live</strong>\n\nI was a staunch Cubase user for about 18 years, I had dabbled in Ableton for probably about 10 of those years but decided last year to make the switch and it is one of the best decisions I’ve made in regards to my workflow.\n\nEverything is so quick, immediate and intuitive that I can get the core of a track down in a few hours (something that may have taken me days previously, I can be pretty meticulous). There are still some things I miss from Cubase like the audio editing, but I’ve found workarounds for most things I used to do in there.\n\n<strong>Sonarworks Reference 4</strong>\n\nI rent and am unable to hang anything on the walls, therefore my treatment options are limited. I’ve noticed since using Reference that my mix translation has drastically improved, and I’m having to tweak less and less when I take the mix out for a car test or for the earbud walk around the block test.[/su_note]\n<h2><strong><b>What modules do you have on your radar that you want to buy next?</b></strong></h2>\n<em><strong>I’m in the process of building a new system which is mostly going to focus on </strong><strong>Nonlinearcircuits</strong><strong> modules</strong></em>. Rather than being an add on to the modules I already have, I’m approaching this more like a self-contained instrument in itself. This will be a full DIY build, including the case.\n\nI’ve got a Per|Former Sequencer on my build list, which is looking like a fantastic 8 track sequencer with a ton of functionality.One big gap I have is some form of switch. I’ve been recommended the Doepfer A-152, although in the new case I’m looking at building a Nonlinearcicuits 1050 MixSeq, which can act like an 8 stage sequential switch, two 4 stage sequential switches, sequencer and bunch of other functions. Switches are fantastic for adding more variation to your sound, a basic example is you could have 8 different LFOs going into the switch feeding the frequency CV of a filter, and then have a trigger make the switch cycle through each LFO.\n<h2><strong><b>And what’s your dream piece of gear?</b></strong></h2>\n<em><strong>There’s achievable dream gear and non-achievable dream gear!</strong></em>\n<ol>\n \t<li><strong>Achievable</strong> – I’d love to build a Deckard’s Dream (clone of the Yamaha CS80), just because it would be interesting and rewarding DIY project.</li>\n \t<li><strong>Pipedream</strong> – ARP2500 – I just love the idea of this thing. Only 100 made, rare as hen’s teeth, incredible sound. What a beast.</li>\n</ol>\n<h2><strong><b>Do you have any tips that you’d offer to someone who’s looking to get started with modular synthesis? Are there any mistakes you made?</b></strong></h2>\n<em><strong>Get VCV Rack (currently free!) and mess around with it, see if you like it and go from there.</strong></em>\n\n<em><strong>Before you buy anything, research your modules, watch videos on them, see if they will suit your purpose, how are they going to fit into your workflow?&nbsp;</strong></em>Don’t just buy things because that is what you buy when you get a modular system (Clouds, Braids, Maths – all amazing modules and I own all three! But they may not be for you) and don’t get into it just because it is in vogue at the moment because it might work for you. If you get the chance, have a play on a system to see if it clicks.\n\nI wouldn’t say I’ve made any mistakes with my module purchases, although I’ve made a lot of errors in my DIY builds! Clean your boards when you’ve finished!\n<h2><strong><b>Lastly, share with us your top 3 tracks you’re feeling at the moment.</b></strong></h2>\n<h3><a href=\"http://www.soundcloud.com/abdulla\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Anthony Linell</a> – Vision of the Imminence</h3>\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SsA-bwuMkQ\n\nAnthony Linell is such a master of psychedelic minimalism – whenever I think a track of mine doesn’t have enough, I think back to his tunes – they are hypnotic in their repetition, yet change enough for them not to get boring, bleak in their overall mood yet vibrant in their tonal palette. I like to all it existential techno and it heavily influences the way I currently go about making music.\n<h3><a href=\"https://theasc.blogspot.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ASC</a> – Gravity Distortion</h3>\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDyDvzABUhQ\n\nASC has been one of the constants in my musical life over the past 15 years – I’ve loved his music since I first heard his work on Covert Operations in around 2005. He is one of the most prolific (the guy has released at least one album a year for the past 10 years, not to mention the singles and EPs), consistent and pioneering “dance” music producers out there, and has been a key player in so many forward-thinking movements in 170 music including Autonomic and Grey Area. This tune is off his Astral Projection LP which came out last year on Horo.\n<h3><a href=\"https://commodomusic.bandcamp.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Commodo</a> – Yuliya</h3>\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Et2bqUJScY\n\nI burnt myself out on 140 music around the start of 2013. I’d focused so much energy on making that music for so long that it completely wrecked my relationship with it, I just couldn’t listen to it anymore. Commodo is one of the rare 140 artists that I still get excited about, he has this knack of creating detailed, technical works that have this organic quality to them – this track, in particular, is beautiful, especially the switch up in the middle of the track.\n\n[su_box title=\"Recommended Reading\"]<a href=\"https://producerhive.com/buyer-guides/best-eurorack-cases-under-600/\"><b>Best Eurorack Cases Under $600</b></a>\n<a href=\"https://producerhive.com/studio-setup-ideas/music-studio-setups-small-apartments/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>10 Small Studio Setup Ideas For Apartments &amp; Small Spaces</b></a>\n<b><a href=\"https://producerhive.com/music-marketing-tips/how-to-write-a-musician-bio/\">My 5-Step Guide To Writing An Effective Musician Bio</a><b> [/su_box]</b></b>\n\n<hr>\n\n<em><strong>If you're looking for tips and guides on how to build and customize the home recording studio of your dreams, check out our <a href=\"https://producerhive.com/category/studio-setup-ideas/\">Studio Setup Ideas</a>.</strong></em>",
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      "body": "<ul class=\"check-list\">\n \t<li><strong>The MIDI Manufacturers Association (MMA) has just announced MIDI 2.0 at NAMM 2019.</strong></li>\n \t<li><strong>Learn why MIDI 2.0 is set to change the face of music production as we know it.</strong></li>\n \t<li><strong>The latest on MIDI 2.0's development, including potential specs and future applications.</strong></li>\n</ul>\n\n<hr>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7057 size-full\" src=\"https://producerhive.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/canva-photo-editor5.png\" alt=\"midi 2.0 announcement\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\"></p>\nMIDI 2.0 is <a href=\"https://www.midi.org/articles-old/midi-manufacturers-association-mma-adopts-midi-capability-inquiry-midi-ci-specification\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">officially coming</a>, and speculation is inevitable, but before looking towards the future of MIDI, let’s take a step back and examine how it started, where it is now, and most importantly, why it’s time for an update. Let’s begin with some background knowledge first.\n<h2>An overview of MIDI</h2>\nMIDI (or Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a protocol designed to allow for the communication of musical devices via the 1’s and 0’s of the digital landscape. In other words, MIDI is a set of code rules (or a language) that allows our musical instruments, hardware and software to effectively communicate with each other.\n\nManufacturers of musical hardware and software have generally agreed that MIDI is how musical communication takes place electronically.\n\nThe technical specifications (commonly called “tech specs”) written for MIDI in 1982 are essentially a guide that lays out for manufacturers how to develop\nproducts that “speak” the MIDI language to one another.\n\n<em><strong>As such, an overhaul of the tech specs is a big deal. The MIDI Association is overhauling a language for the first time in 37 years.</strong></em>\n<h2>MIDI's early beginnings</h2>\nSo how did we get to this point? It’s time to take a look back to the 1983 Winter NAMM show.\n\nTwo synthesizers, the Sequential Circuits Prophet-600 and the Roland Jupiter-6, are sitting back to back on a table, linked by a cable. People gather to watch as a key is pressed, and both synths simultaneously play the note. That was the world’s introduction to MIDI 1.0, and obviously, it went well, since it’s still worth writing about today.\n\nHowever, MIDI 1.0 has&nbsp;undergone revisions and improvements since the original specifications were published, mostly to keep up with technical improvements and for streamlining. The fundamentals of the protocol have remained unchanged, however, which brings us to where we are now.\n\n<img class=\"wp-image-7027 size-full\" src=\"https://producerhive.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/the-future-of-midi-2.0.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"699\" height=\"326\"> \n\nA basic illustration of a simple MIDI network. Credit to <a href=\"http://www.indiana.edu/~emusic/etext/MIDI/chapter3_MIDI2.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Indiana</a> for the photo.[/caption]\n<h2>MIDI by today's standards</h2>\nMIDI is no longer just a language used by musical technology. It’s <em>the</em> language used by musical technology.\n\nIn fact, it’s so useful for conveying information, particularly information with a rhythmic component, that it’s even been used for lighting and visuals, allowing DJs to improvise in their sets without their visuals missing a single cue.\n\nIn addition, it’s become a foundational piece of electronic music creation, in some circles, more vital than a microphone in terms of utility. Obviously, it’s more than capable, but just like anything, it can be further improved.\n\n<em><strong>As of March 12, 2018, the MIDI Manufacturers Association (MMA) released a technical specification for an expanded feature of MIDI titled MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression). </strong></em>\n\nIt’s an exciting new bit of protocol that allows MIDI to apply expression, such as pitchbend or timbral controls, to individual notes of a chord independently of one another. ROLI, a company that is “changing the way people make music”, has implemented this technology in multiple products, including their pseudo-keyboard, the ROLI Seaboard.\n\nTo remain innovative, one would expect many companies to be jumping on board, but at the moment, only a few companies have released products taking advantage of this new feature. This highlights a crucial concern for MIDI 2.0.\n\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvJhLQnuktg\n\nIdeally, the tech specs will be thrust unto the world and manufacturers will be rolling out new, MIDI 2.0-capable devices right on its heels. After all, mavericks like Ableton and Native Instruments have joined the MMA, according to a press release by The MIDI Association from November 2018, but perhaps this will simply be a&nbsp;larger scale repeat of MPE.\n\nPerhaps these features will remain accessible, but unused, except by a group of innovators making silicone keyboards in East London.\n<h2>How soon can we expect to see MIDI 2.0?</h2>\nAt the moment, MIDI 2.0 is in its prototype phase. The technical specifications have been rewritten, but only a select group can see them, and they’re making the first attempts at implementation. As the updated protocol is put in place, it will undergo revisions to perfect it and to remedy unforeseen issues.\n\nOnce MIDI 2.0 is capable, stable, and finalized behind closed doors, the specification will be available for all to use. And that’s when we’ll begin to see MIDI 2.0-enabled devices flooding the market, hopefully.\n<h2>So what does MIDI 2.0 mean going forward?</h2>\nThe most exciting part, however, is what it’s actually going to be like, and honestly, no one knows for certain yet. There are a whole lot of potential features which will probably be there, but the exact combination of new features isn’t set in stone until it’s actually released.\n\n<em><strong>More than likely, we can expect to see the following:</strong></em>\n<ul>\n \t<li>Backwards-compatible applications</li>\n \t<li>Web-based integration</li>\n \t<li>256 MIDI Channels</li>\n \t<li>32-bit&nbsp;resolution</li>\n</ul>\nLet’s take a moment to&nbsp;look at each of those more in-depth.<img src=\"https://www.midi.org/images/easyblog_articles/413/MIDI-2.0-Environment-MIDI-CI-Overview-Diagram-9.jpg\">\n\n<em><strong>Backwards compatibility is critical</strong></em>\n\nThe MIDI Association has made it clear that backwards compatibility is their highest priority with MIDI 2.0.\n\nWith millions of MIDI 1.0 devices around the&nbsp;world, it would be a terrible shortcoming for the old and the new to be unable to communicate, and so we have the MIDI Capability Inquiry, or MIDI-CI for short. 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      "body": "<center>[This Article Was Originally Posted @ https://producerhive.com]</center>\n\n<ul class=\"check-list\">\n \t<li><strong>Learn how I made $10k a year on Fiverr with just a few hours of extra work per week</strong></li>\n \t<li><strong>Learn how to make money on Fiverr without sacrificing all your free time</strong></li>\n \t<li><strong>Learn the best gigs to sell as a musician on Fiverr</strong></li>\n \t<li><strong>Discover inside tips on how to effectively use Fiverr to generate a sustainable side-income</strong></li>\n</ul>\n\n<hr>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6161\" src=\"https://producerhive.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/hannah-wei-84051-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"how to make money on fiverr as a musician\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"></p>\nFor us producers and musicians, the days of being able to live comfortably off royalty checks are long gone. 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I have zero design know-how, but what I would do is outsource the design work to a talented friend who was happy for me to pocket $10 out of every $50 order for referring her the business.\n<h2>You Eventually Get To The Stage Where You're Managing A <del>Business </del>Machine</h2>\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6171\" src=\"https://producerhive.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/gears-cogs-machine-machinery-159298-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"how to make money on fiverr\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\">\n\nAfter adding 'digital press kits' as a separate gig entirely, my orders started to skyrocket and I was actually in a position where we were struggling to deliver orders on time. I copped a few 4-star reviews as a result (you only want 5-star reviews), and so I had to take the right action in order to keep customers happy.\n\nConsidering I was working a full-time job, while balancing Fiverr, I upped the pricing to around $80 per artist biography, and $75 per press kit. 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Let Me Help You Out!</a>\n<a href=\"https://producerhive.com/music-marketing-tips/viral-music-marketing-strategies/\">6 Viral Music Marketing Hacks That Exploded These Artists' Success</a>\n<h2>My Top Tips For Becoming A Freelancer On Fiverr</h2>\n<ol>\n \t<li><strong>Treat every customer like it's your last</strong>. It's better to be overly kind and go the extra mile, than to appear uninterested in working on the customer's order. Fake it if you need to, but 10 times out of 10, the customer will appreciate how excited you appear to be to work on their order.</li>\n \t<li><strong>Treat it like a real business</strong>. Set aside a routine schedule where that 30 minutes or 1 hour per day is 'Fiverr time'. The last thing you want to do is miss deadlines, have to request extensions, or just generally be overwhelmed by leaving a stack of gigs until last minute.</li>\n \t<li><strong>Develop systems and processes.</strong> When I started out, I would just wing every single artist biography. By the 50th bio, I pretty much had a game plan for every biography I wrote. I became an expert on the flow, the style, and achieving the individual customer's intended results. The aim is not to become a robot, but more of a machine -- so that when it's time to work, you know exactly how to get the job done as efficiently as possible.</li>\n \t<li><strong>Use the analytics</strong>&nbsp;<strong>tools</strong>. You get about 1300 characters to use on each gig description, and Fiverr will scan them for keywords that you're using. Ensure that you are using the right keywords as they will have an effect on where your gigs are displayed.</li>\n \t<li><strong>Don't compare yourself to the competition</strong>. It's easy to feel confronted by another seller who has 1000+ 5-star reviews, whereas you only have 10. Instead of worrying about the competition, think of what makes your gig stand out from theirs, and play to your strengths instead of worrying about things you can't control.</li>\n</ol>\n\n<hr>\n\n<em><strong>If you have any questions about my journey on Fiverr, let me know down below in the comments. I'd be happy to answer any questions you might have.</strong></em>\n\n<center>[This Article Was Originally Posted @ https://producerhive.com]</center>",
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