There are lots of reverb options and you need to choose the right one for you. First thing you need to consider would be the tempo. If you are working on a fast tempo, giving it a long reverb would make it sound cluttered. A slower song can use longer reverbs, and faster songs might need really short reverbs.
The rhythm of the vocal can dictate if the reverb you’ve chosen actually works. Large and long reverb might work exceptionally on vocals like Celine Dion’s My Heart Will Go On. Be cautious of adding too much reverb, it can be a sign of a very amateurish production.
Read more about this here: www.audio-issues.com/music-mixing/an-easy-way-to-choose-the-right-reverb/
Krotos Reformer Pro Plug In
Krotos has released a plug in called Reformer Pro which has four slots to load four libraries. Retails at $238, it is like an audio-triggered sampler with a very large number of velocity layers.
It is much easier than the Dehumaniser as Reformer Pro are plugins which can just be put in your project in a DAW. This is also a great tool for turning drums into strange glitchy sounds. It also has a Vocoder which lets us put pitch information back into the output that makes the most unique synth sounds.
Read more about this here: https://bedroomproducersblog.com/2018/01/14/krotos-reformer-pro-review/
1208 Audio Releases Free 1208 GEQ Equalizer VST Plugin
1208 GEQ is a freeware graphic equalizer effect in VST plugin format for 64-bit digital audio workstation on Windows. Released by 1208 Audio, 1208 GEQ is a simple 11-band graphic equalizer with input and output metering, volume adjustments and a slider for adjusting the Q factor.
1208 GEQ has standard graphic equalizer and would only work on 32-bit host applications on Windows. 1208 Audio is offering 1208 GEQ as a direct free download from their website, no registration required.
Read more about this here: https://bedroomproducersblog.com/2018/01/13/1208-geq-graphic-equalizer/
Ample Sound AG12
Ample Sound has released a sample-based acoustic guitar virtual instrument featuring the sounds of a Taylor 956ce 12-string acoustic guitar, the AG12. This new version does a better job of capturing the big shiny sound of a high-end 12-string.
Said to be less noisy than a real 12-string which is prone to buzzes when one string in a pair is fretted cleanly. The vibrato also works just like a 6-string. This 12-string continues Ample Sound’s focus on capturing the archetypal sound of various expensive high-end guitars.
Read more about this here: https://bedroomproducersblog.com/2018/01/13/ample-sound-ag12-review/
XP108w: An All-In-One, Rechargeable, Portable PA Speaker
Samson will soon realease an all in one portable PA speaker. It is a 2-way speaker enclosure with 8” woofer which is ideal for large rooms or outdoor situations. This rechargeable portable PA speaker only weighs 24 lbs and has up to 20 hours of battery life.
The Bluetooth capable speaker also features a 4-channel mixer with 2-band master EQ with independent volume for each channel. The XP108w is available in March 2018 and is said to be priced at $399.
Read more about this here: http://www.musictech.net/2018/01/samson-launches-expedition-xp108w/