What happens when a plugin finally meets its users
When VATRA launched, it finally stopped living in a vacuum of my own ideas. I knew v1.0 wasn’t the end,...
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My first plugin was pirated in 48 hours. Here’s why it still has no copy protection.
I spent almost two years building VATRA, my first premium plugin for Flame Sound. Then, roughly two days after the...
I reviewed 2,000 plugins. Making my own took 2 years.
I’ve been reviewing audio plugins on Bedroom Producers Blog for more than 15 years. I don’t have an exact number,...
iZotope leaves the Native Instruments family after being acquired by Boris FX
iZotope has been acquired by Boris FX. It’s fair to say 2026 has been an eventful year so far for...
How HydraTek created his dream plugin with some help from friends
Most producers have imagined it at least once: what if I had my own plugin? Something with your name on...
Thomann Is Taking Fender’s Stratocaster Fight to Court
Thomann has taken legal action against Fender, adding another chapter to the Stratocaster copyright story. Until now, this has mostly...
Fender and the Stratocaster Copyright Saga: Is There a Winner?
Fender, one of the most recognisable brand names in the world, is to the guitar what Steinway is to the...
The 3 free plugin bundles I tell every beginner to install
A few weeks ago, I wrote about the only five free plugins a beginner actually needs, and the argument was...
inMusic to acquire Native Instruments: industry powerhouses reach a definitive agreement.
inMusic to acquire Native Instruments: industry powerhouses reach a definitive agreement. For some, Native Instruments’ journey from industry frontrunners to...
The only 5 free plugins I’d install if I were starting music production in 2026
I’ll say the thing most plugin lists won’t. If you’re new to music production, you don’t need 50 free plugins....
