These are the tools that actually make it into my own sessions. Not sponsored, not affiliated - just stuff I genuinely rate and use regularly. If it's on this list, it's earned its place.

For Multi-Sampled Instruments — there's honestly nobody doing it better than F9 Audio. James Wiltshire has forgotten more about sound design and production than most people will ever know. Start there and thank me later.

Saturation & Colour: FabFilter, Waves, UAD

FX & Reverb: Valhalla, FabFilter, Eventide - Valhalla in particular is embarrassingly good for the price.

Instruments: Xfer Serum, Arturia, NI, 8 DIO, Spitfire, Ableton/Logic stock synths - don't sleep on the stock stuff, it's better than people give it credit for.

Utility & Mix Tools: iZotope, UAD, FabFilter, Kush Audio, CableGuys

For Learning: Two channels that have genuinely helped my journey and that I'd recommend without hesitation - EDM Tips and STRANJAH on YouTube. Both are the real deal.

This list will grow as the studio does. Check back.

 

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