BEAT MAGAZINE #189 — Free Download

Vocal Production Focus

This issue centers on achieving professional vocal recordings and a punchy mix, with tutorials on recording techniques and recommended tools for a polished sound. It also covers sourcing original vocal performances without a singer and techniques to make them stand out in a track.

For immediate results, the included sample library provides a vast collection of vocal phrases and one-shots, ready to drop into any project. This material supports both melodic hooks and rhythmic vocal chops, making it a practical resource for producers seeking expressive elements without booking studio time.

Tube and Tape Mixing Bundle

The Tubes & Tape Bundle supplies six effects processors for mixing and mastering. It features two virtual preamps and a dynamics processor from Analog Obsession, known for their tube-flavored character, plus a well-regarded emulation of the Pultec equalizer.

The bundle also includes a replica of the Urei 1176 Limiting Amplifier and the versatile Vice One compressor. Together, these tools cover essential shaping duties—adding warmth, controlling dynamics, and imparting analog color to individual tracks or full mixes, without requiring external hardware.

RetroMod FAT Synthesizer

Tracktion RetroMod FAT brings the bold, multi-faceted character of modern Moog synthesizers into your DAW. It delivers crisp bass tones, assertive leads, lush pads, and a variety of other sonic textures, capturing the punch and dynamics expected from that lineage.

The instrument is designed for immediate inspiration, letting you dial in classic monophonic bass or polyphonic pad sounds with ease. It fits well in genres that rely on rich analog-style synthesis, from techno and house to cinematic scores, and pairs effectively with the included vocal and drum materials.

Corrosive Sound Bank and Reviews

The included Corrosive sound bank, compatible with Zampler//RX and Akai’s MPC series, offers biting basslines and synth sounds paired with crisp retro drum loops. This expansion is suitable for producers aiming for aggressive, dancefloor-ready textures.

Additionally, the magazine profiles notable gear, including the Behringer RD-9 drum machine, the updated Fantom 6 workstation, and the Korg Collection 3. These reviews provide insight into current hardware and software instruments, helping readers make informed decisions when expanding their setups.

Key features

• In-depth vocal production tutorials
• 5 GB vocal sample library
• Six plugin processors including preamp, compressor, and EQ emulations
• RetroMod FAT synthesizer with Moog-style sounds
• Corrosive sound bank for Zampler//RX and MPC
• Gear reviews and giveaway opportunities
• SUPERBOOTH21 guide and vendor collaboration

Best for

Producers seeking a comprehensive vocal toolkit and analog-flavored mixing plugins, especially those working in electronic genres and wanting quick access to expressive vocal chops, Moog-style synths, and aggressive bass presets.