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: A "hybrid" delay that blends digital precision with analog character (lo-fi, pitch-shifting). It is highly regarded for its straightforward interface and "endless" feedback capabilities. Creative Effects & Color Abbey Road TG Mastering Chain

Don't let the old GUI fool you. R-Comp is the secret weapon of pop and rock mixing. The "Opto" mode is silky smooth, and the Electro mode is punchy. Gluing a drum bus or taming wild acoustic guitar. waves 14 plugins best

The eMo Genie is a tone-shaping plugin that's designed to add warmth and character to your audio. Its simple interface and wide range of presets make it easy to use and suitable for a variety of applications. : A "hybrid" delay that blends digital precision

Phase issues kill low end and blur transients. InPhase shows you the phase relationship between two tracks (say, a kick in and a kick out) and lets you rotate, delay, or align them perfectly. Even better: it can correct phase without changing timing. Best for: Multi-miked drums, DI + amp bass, layered synths. R-Comp is the secret weapon of pop and rock mixing

If you buy nothing else, start with these three: That trio will handle 80% of your mixing problems.

: Significant improvements in how quickly plugins and presets load within a session.