Week in Review – August 25, 2025
Gianni the intern celebrates one year at Sonic Odyssey with reflections on peanut butter spoons, tone wizardry, and chaos in Appalachia — plus this week’s latest reviews, news, and trends in music production.
Synth Plugins
From analog emulations to wavetable beasts, this tag focuses on the soft synths that can spark an idea or shape a track from start to finish. Expect real usage notes, not just presets and promo talk — we cover how these plugins actually behave in a mix.
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Week in Review – August 18, 2025
This week’s Sonic Odyssey roundup covers new gear reviews, plugin releases, and industry trends — from ribbon mics and soft synths to Slipknot’s massive catalog sale. Plus: Gianni the intern remains deeply confused by America, boxing, and tone wizardry.
Week in Review – June 2, 2025
This week’s Sonic Odyssey roundup covers a major Serum 2 review, boutique interfaces, a golden MiniFuse, Dave Mustaine’s Metallica memories, and the question no one asked but we all want answered: can a quantum computer make a banger?
5 Free VST Plugins That Rival Paid Versions (2025 Edition)
Upgrade your mix without spending a dime. These 5 free VST plugins deliver pro-level sound and features that compete with the best paid options.