Recording music through your audio interface into your DAW often involves the use of popular audio plug-ins. Plug-ins allow you to extend the functionality of your DAW to add in additional recording effects like reverb, chorus, virtual instruments, mastering tools like compression and EQ and other audio production add-ons to assist in getting the best recordings possible in your studio set up.
Performer’s team of recording experts have compiled in-depth articles on popular audio plug-ins and how to utilize plug-ins for your own recording projects. Audio plug-ins typcailly come in one of several formats, including VST, Audio Unit (AU), AAX, RTAS and others.
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