Drums
Best Drum Machines (2026): Vintage & Modern
The boom and the clap. We review the best drum machine plugins (XO, Drumazon 2) for authentic 808s and modern sequencing.
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Louis Raveton
Composer & Lead Editor at MODWHEEL
Louis works across immersive scores (Venice Biennale, LVMH) and animation (Canal+), while producing Downtempo and Electro-Dub as Monsieur Shwill and Flagada. He treats his sample drive like a record collection, constantly hunting for the perfect 'imperfect' texture
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Drums
Best Drum Libraries Under $70 (2026): Cheap Beats
Pro drums on a budget. We review the best cheap drum libraries (Butch Vig, BigKick) that punch way above their price tag.
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Cinematic
Best Drone Generators (2026): Dark Ambient
Instant darkness. We review specialized tools for generating infinite, evolving drones (perfect for horror beds).
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Cinematic
Best Creative Delays (2026): Sound Design
More than just echo. We review delays that pitch, filter, and mangle (EchoBoy, Timeless) to create unique rhythmic textures.
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Orchestral
Best Convolution Reverbs (2026): Real Spaces
Put your instruments in a real hall. We review the top IR reverbs (Altiverb, Spaces II) for authentic orchestral blending.
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Cinematic
Best VSTs for Cyberpunk & Dystopian Sci-Fi
Looking for that dirty, analog 'Blade Runner' sound? We review the best VSTs for cyberpunk scoring in 2026, from granular engines to aggressive bass monsters.
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Cinematic
The Best Cinematic Vocal Libraries (That Aren't Classical Choirs)
Epic choirs are great, but sometimes you need intimacy or heavy processing. We review the best vocal libraries for modern scoring, from vocal chops to ethereal soloists in 2026.
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Cinematic
The Best VST Libraries for Trailer Music (2026)
We tested the industry standards to find the absolute best VST libraries for modern trailer music in 2026. Top picks for percussion, braams, and sound design.
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Orchestral
The Best Cinematic String Libraries for 2026
We tested the top string libraries for film scoring. From the lush legatos of CSS to the intimacy of Spitfire, find the best VSTs for emotional writing.
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Cinematic
Best 'Found Sound' Percussion: Clocks, Glass & Industrial
Add organic texture to your tracks. We review the best libraries created from raw recordings of ticking clocks, broken glass, and scrap metal.
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Cinematic
Best Cinematic Synths (2026): Hybrid Scoring & Sound Design
Bridge the gap between orchestra and electronic. We review the best 'Zimmer-style' synths (Zebra HZ, Omnisphere) for modern scoring.
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Cinematic
Best Cinematic VSTs Under $50 (2026): Hidden Gems
Balling on a budget. We find the best cheap cinematic libraries that punch way above their weight class for budget-minded composers.
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Cinematic
Best Cinematic Clock VSTs (2026): Ticking & Time
Time is running out. We review the best percussion libraries focusing on ticking clocks, watches, and time-based tension (Hans Zimmer style).
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Orchestral
Best Chamber Strings (2026): Intimate Detail
Small sections, big emotion. We review the best chamber string libraries (Spitfire, Tokyo Scoring) for intimate, detailed scoring.
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Orchestral
Best Boy Choirs (2026): Horror & Fantasy
Innocent yet creepy. We review the best children's choirs (Mercury, Liberis) for scoring horror intros and fantasy wonders.
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Orchestral
Best Action Strings for Fast Ostinatos: A Composer’s Guide
Need strings that can keep up? We review the best libraries for driving action cues, featuring NI Action Strings 2, aggressive spiccatos, and run engines.
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