Category: StudioWise
Cubase Pro 15 – David or Goliath
Cubase 15 Pro, by Steinberg
$903 NZD
The Bottom Line
Cubase Pro 15 isn’t the easiest DAW to learn, and the price is… well, the price. But once you settle in, the workflow carries a quiet confidence that’s hard to find elsewhere.
Brass Band Soloists by Fracture Sounds – A Big Warm Cosy Hug
Brass Band Soloits, by Fracture Sounds
$169 USD
Bottom Line:
Whether you’re sketching out themes, writing intimate chamber-brass pieces, doubling orchestral brass for added colour, or simply experimenting; Brass Band Soloists is likely to find a home in your template — just as it has in mine.
Reason Studios: Reason 13 – Big Rack Energy!
Reason 13, by Reason Studios
From $19.95/month or $499 USD
Bottom Line:
Reason 13 isn’t perfect, but it’s a DAW that reminds you why you fell in love with it in the first place.
VSL Big Bang Orchestra 2.0 – On A Universal Scale
Big Bang Orchestra, by VSL
$599 USD
The Bottom Line:
As a composer, investing in high-quality tools matters, and VSL’s Big Bang Orchestra absolutely deserves a spot on your wishlist this year.
ReSing by IK Multimedia – Humanity in the Code
Resing, by IK Multimedia
From free – $199 USD
Bottom Line:
Whether you’re a producer looking to mock up vocal lines before bringing in a singer, a composer needing quick demos, ReSing delivers
Orchestration Recipes by Philip Johnston – Training your ear, eye, and imagination for the orchestra
Orchestration Recipes, by Philip Johnston
$169 USD
Bottom Line:
If you’re serious about orchestration and are wanting to get more out of your orchestral libraries – Orchestration Recipes is easily one of the best educational investments you can make.
