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  🎛 Discreet Signals 8TT Review – Free 8-Band OTT-Style Multiband Compressor If you’ve ever used Xfer’s famous OTT plugin, you know how powerful multiband compression can be. But what if I told you there’s a free alternative that takes it even further? Meet 8TT by Discreet Signals , an 8-band OTT-style multiband compressor that’s quickly gaining attention in the music producer community. In this review, I’ll break down what makes 8TT special, share its key features, and show how it performs on vocals, drums, and instruments. 🔥 What is 8TT? 8TT is a free VST/AU plugin created by Discreet Signals . It builds on the concept of OTT (Over The Top) compression — the aggressive multiband dynamics tool used by countless producers — but expands the design to 8 bands instead of just 3. This extra flexibility means you can sculpt sound with more precision, bringing out details in your mix without losing control. 🎹 Key Features of 8TT 8 Bands of Multiband Compression/Expansi...

Top 5 AI Music Tools You NEED to Know in 2025

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  AI music tech is moving fast in 2025. From ultra-realistic vocals to drum sounds that never existed before, these five tools are changing how producers and creators work. Below is a short, practical breakdown of each one and how you can use them today. Suno AI — Full-song generation & expressive vocals What’s new Suno AI now offers expanded expressive vocal options and improved composition controls, making it easy to generate multi-instrument arrangements from short prompts. How to use it Generate quick demos to test song ideas. Create backing tracks or jingles for video content. Use the vocal presets to prototype melodies before hiring a singer. ElevenLabs — Realistic vocal performances What’s new ElevenLabs continues to refine tonal realism and emotion control, letting you dial in subtle expression for spoken or sung parts. How to use it Produce reference vocal tracks for collaborators. Add narrated i...