Two Flavors of Steel Guitar + Effect Rack

March 7, 2023

We spent a day in the studio with fellow musician and steel guitar aficionado Trevor Sohnen, aka @cosmicthecowboy,  jamming to the smooth, cool sound of pedal steel and lap steel guitars. Then we dove into the factory Preset Library and explored the vast range of sounds that Effect Rack can add to a single track.







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Creative Guitar Processing Week

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Creative Guitar Processing Week
March 7, 2023

This week we’re obsessed with guitar, which might be one of the most popular, most versatile, and most important instruments in contemporary music. Over the decades, guitars have shaped a multitude of hits, transcended genres, and become distinctive sounds within popular music.

Demo: Guitar Effects for Modern Hip-Hop Production
Creating a Track with Electric Guitar and Effect Rack
Pro Tip: Making a Preset from Presets in Effect Rack
Demo: Turning Guitars into Synths

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Demo: Turning Guitars into Synths
March 10, 2023

In collaboration with SonicScoop, we asked seasoned producer and YouTuber Matthew Wang to take us through how he transforms four tracks of guitar ideas.

Demo: Creative Mixing Techniques for Electric Guitar
Sound Design Week

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Sound Design Week
January 30, 2023

This week we’re exploring the use of effects in sound design for creating and altering sounds for film and TV, games, radio or podcasts, character voice creation, synth patches, sample processing, or even live performances and music production.

Panel: Music for Film

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Panel: Music for Film
February 1, 2023

We gathered Dan Deacon, Jason LaRocca, and Ryan Miller - three sonic producers who started as solo artists or members of bands, but now also work with studios to score and mix for film and games - to discuss the business of creating sound for the picture, differences in approach and creative process, the journey from music production to film scoring and sound design.

Soundscapes
Jason LaRocca: Sound Design for Film Mixing

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Jason LaRocca: Sound Design for Film Mixing
January 31, 2023

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the sound design techniques of Jason LaRocca with this free expansion pack of custom presets for film scoring and mixing inspired by his work on films and series like Dungeons & Dragons, Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power, Morbius, Godfather of Harlem, and Prey for the Devil.

Outer Limits

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Outer Limits
January 31, 2023

A FREE collection of otherworldly sound design presets, exclusively for the Soundtoys Effect Rack.

Free Effect Rack Presets

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Free Effect Rack Presets
December 25, 2022

Happy holidays from the Soundtoys crew! As a special gift, we've created an expansion pack of 20 fun and easy presets for Effect Rack.

Soundtoys 5.3.9 Update

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Soundtoys 5.3.9 Update
December 22, 2022

Soundtoys 5.3.9 fixes an important VST3 window-size issue in some hosts and adds Apple Silicon Support for all AAX Native plug-ins on Mac.

Soundtoys for VST3 Is Here!
Bass Processing Week – Presets, & Tutorials

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Bass Processing Week – Presets, & Tutorials
October 18, 2022

Bass is the glue that holds a track together, but getting that low-end to sit right in a mix can take some practice. FilterFreak, EchoBoy, Radiator, PhaseMistress, and Effect Rack chains can unlock secrets hidden within your bass track, and we're here to help you learn how with tutorials, presets, and professional inspiration.

Soundtoys Bass Processing: Filters, Phasers, and Delays
Unlocking Bass Tones with Justin Meldal-Johnsen
FREE Bass Processing Presets for Effect Rack
CARRTOONS Effect Rack Presets for Electric Bass
Matty Amendola’s Bass Mixing Presets
Creative Drum Processing Week

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Creative Drum Processing Week
September 20, 2022

Whether you want to spice up some TR-808 samples, transform a beat loop, or add analog flair to an acoustic drum kit, Soundtoys has the tools you need.

FREE Drum Processing Presets
Aaron Rubin’s Drum Processing Secrets

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Aaron Rubin’s Drum Processing Secrets
September 20, 2022

"Sie-Q is definitely a color EQ. Its top end is so nice and open without getting harsh. The mid bands in conjunction with the Drive knob can give you that little push to make things stick out in a non-annoying way."

Creative Drums with EchoBoy: Tips & Tutorials
Trevor Wright fattens his drums with Decapitator
Mike Kuz’s Stereo Drum Techniques
Electronic Music Production Week
Electronic Music Production Tutorials
Electronic Music Production Presets
Skinny & ARKADI share their EDM secrets…
Vocal Processing Week

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Vocal Processing Week
June 21, 2022

Vocal processing is a vital part of music production – and vocal production goes way beyond talent and proper recording techniques. With that in mind, we curated some content focused on vocal processing with some of our favorite Soundtoys plug-ins.

Apple Silicon Compatibility
Stop The War

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Stop The War
March 10, 2022

Thank you for your support, generosity, and for taking action – together we raised $111,850! 

Don’t Stop Giving

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Don’t Stop Giving
March 9, 2022

100% of each Radiator purchase will be donated to not-for-profit organizations as a way for Soundtoys users to give to people in need.

Soundtoys 5.3.3 – 5.3.6 Releases
PLUG-IN YOUR VOTE

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PLUG-IN YOUR VOTE
October 5, 2020

Democracy in the United States is at risk. We at Soundtoys want new leaders in our public offices. We are casting our votes in demand for change and we are calling on YOU to help us protest America’s broken system with your vote.

Stay Home. Stay Creative.
Soundtoys 5.3.2: Ready For macOS Catalina
Soundtoys 5.3.1: Our Final 32-bit Release
Soundtoys is hiring.
Jamie Lidell’s Secret Vocal Harmony Trick
Little Plate Nominated for NAMM TEC Award
Version 5.3.0 Update Now Available
Mitch Thomas: Mixing With Creative Effects
David Tolomei: Mixing Masterclass

Videos

David Tolomei: Mixing Masterclass
August 14, 2018

David Tolomei (Dirty Projectors, Beach House, Future Islands) breaks down his mix of Half Waif's "Silt," discussing workflow, plug-ins, and more. Shot at MixCon 2018, presented by SonicScoop and The Deli.

Discover the People, Process, and Effects Behind Prinze George’s New Single.
EchoBoy Jr. Wins NAMM TEC Award

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EchoBoy Jr. Wins NAMM TEC Award
February 8, 2018

We are proud to announce that EchoBoy Jr. has won the 33rd Annual NAMM Technical Excellence & Creativity (TEC) Award in the category of Signal Processing Software (Effects)!

Introducing Little Plate
Exploring Reverb with Julianna Barwick
Soundtoys Raises $176,000 for Team Rubicon Storm Relief
SIGNALS: Evan Caminiti

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SIGNALS: Evan Caminiti
June 13, 2017

Soundtoys will be hosting a FREE performance and Q&A with NYC-based experimental musician Evan Caminiti on Saturday, June 17 at 7pm.

Soundtoys Presents Bob Power At NYC Mixcon 2017
Waking Windows Is This Weekend!
SIGNALS: Koen Holtkamp

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SIGNALS: Koen Holtkamp
April 10, 2017

Soundtoys is proud to present electronic musician Koen Holtkamp and his 3D lasers in Burlington, VT on Saturday, April 15 at 7pm.

Soundtoys 5 Wins 2017 NAMM TEC Award

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Soundtoys 5 Wins 2017 NAMM TEC Award
February 3, 2017

Soundtoys 5 has been awarded the 2017 NAMM TEC Award for Signal Processing Software (Effects)! Thank you to the TEC Foundation and all of our dedicated users for honoring us with this award.

SIGNALS: Sarah Davachi

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SIGNALS: Sarah Davachi
January 31, 2017

Experimental musician Sarah Davachi will perform in the Soundtoys headquarters on February 18, 2017.

Version 5.2 Update Now Available
Soundtoys Raises $62,415 for the American Civil Liberties Union
We’re ALL In.

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We’re ALL In.
December 23, 2016

We believe in freedom of expression for ALL people – every color of skin, shade of politics, hue of religion, and spectrum of gender. On December 25 & 26, all proceeds of every purchase at the Soundtoys web store will go to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) to help protect the basic civil liberties of everyone in America.