The Future Music/Computer Music/MusicRadar Best in music tech 2018 polls received thousands of votes, and we're now ready to roll out the winners. The nominees were what we considered to be the personalities and gear that have excelled in 2018. Here, we present the best new effects plugins of 2018.
We say: An absolutely stunning compressor and leveller that no one should be without.
We say: Positive Grid has raised the amp plugin game with this fully featured, tone-filled update.
We say: With its two layers of rotary speaker action and sublime dual chorus, EARevolve is a stereo modulation powerhouse.
We say: Even at its increased price-point, Toraverb 2 is still one of the biggest bargains in music software - don’t miss it.
We say: If you can’t afford five grand for the second hand hardware, Softube’s plugin Weiss DS1- MK3 is a more than worthy substitute.
We say: Like having a real Distressor inside your DAW, EL8 Distressor brings one of the greatest dynamics processors ever made to Apollo and UAD-2 in style.
We say: A superb reverb/delay that offers much more than ‘just’ a flawless emulation of Abbey Road’s Studio Two chamber.
We say: Integrating five brilliantly realised virtual compressors within an intuitive homogeneous GUI, TrackComp rocks.
We say: The German maestro strikes gold again with this gorgeous-sounding, wonderfully creative delay effect. Essential.
We say: What was already a first-choice limiter is now even more essential, with expanded scope for both mixing and mastering.