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48kHz vs 96kHz: which sample rate should you record at? Learn what it changes, the cost in CPU and file size, and when higher rates are actually worth it.

Lo-Fi Glow instrument plugin guide: what to check before you install, how to confirm it is free, and how to write warm lo-fi beats and chords with it.

Cube Mini by Lunacy Audio was a limited-time freebie. Check if it is still free, get it from official sources and learn how to use it in your tracks.

Codec VST plugin by Lese Audio guide: check if it is still free, install it from the official page and use degradation and saturation effects with care.

Vital presets guide: where to find free banks safely, how to install and organise them, check licences, and tweak patches to make sounds your own.

Augmented Strings Intro guide: how to confirm what is included and whether it is free, install it safely and write realistic string parts for your tracks.

Supertap by Waves was offered free for a limited time. Learn how to check current pricing, get it safely and use delay effects well in your mixes.

Trax Transient Designer VST guide: what a transient designer does, how to check if it is still free, get it safely and shape drums with more punch.

Energy Panner guide: what an auto-panner does, how to check whether it is still free, install safely and add movement to pads, synths and effects.

iZotope Audiolens guide: what reference and analysis tools do, how to confirm current availability, install safely and use one to improve your mixes.