James Hype Walks Through “Vibrate” Project File

James Hype released a tutorial taking you step by step through the project file of his latest Beatport #1 hit “VIBRATE”. The 15-minute video is packed with useful tips and tricks for any music producer looking for a new perspective. This article will go over some of the tools used in this latest club anthem.

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Serum

Serum is arguably one of the most popular synth plugins on the market today. The wavetable-based plugin delivers high-quality sound and an easy-to-use, intuitive user interface.

Key Features:

• Easy to use interface
• Wavetable Morphing
• User uploaded wavetables and audio files
• Easy to use modulation
• Advanced built-in effects section

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Fabfilter Pro-R 

James hype luses the Fabfilter Pro-R around the 7:28 minute mark. The ever popular reverb plugin is arguably one of the best available to the modern day producer. In its latest version, the Pro_R includes two brand new algorithims and a easy to use workflow.

Features:

• Impluse Response import capability
• Filled with ready to use presets
• Extensive controls for fine tuning
• Built in post EQ

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Shaperbox3 

James Hype leverages Shaperbox3 for its Volume shaper; allowing him to draw in perfectly where the kick drums transient ends (And when to the let he bass duck in.) He uses one instance of Shaperbox on the kick drum cutting of the tail, and another on the bass allowing both sounds to play without clashing.

Features:

• 10 different shaper options in one interface
• Allows for external sidechain input
• Easy to use browser and waveform editing
• CPU-effecient
• Hundreds of high quality presets

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Kiive Audio Tape Face

After sidechaining the kick and bass to fit perfectly, Hype groups the two together and uses the Kiive Audio Tape Face plugin to glue them together. The plugin offers 3 main modes; I (pumping sound with little distortion) II (Smooth top end and capable tape compression), and III (gritty with tape saturation and gain reduction).

Features:

• CPU-friendly
• Offers tape speed controlls
• Easy to view GR metering
• Stereo Width parameters

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Brainworx bx-limiter

The Brainworx Limiter is a true peak limiter designed to be easy to use and deliver high-quality results. Its goal is to reach whatever your desired loudness target maybe without sacrificing quality.

Features:

• 2 Different Limiting styles; Modern and Classic
  Unique Tone Control
  Gain knob with input reduction
  Integrated dynamic range metering

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FAQ:

Q: Do VST’s work on both Mac and PC?

Yes, Virtual Studio Technology (VST) plugins can work on both Mac and PC platforms. VST is a widely supported plugin format in the audio production industry, and developers often create versions of their plugins that are compatible with both operating systems. When you purchase or download a VST plugin, you’ll typically find separate installers for Windows and macOS.

Q: What DAWs will these plugins work with?

VST plugins are compatible with a wide range of digital audio workstations (DAWs) on both Mac and PC platforms. Some popular DAWs that support VST plugins include Ableton Live, FL Studio, and Apple Logic Pro X.