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10. Three inspiring tools

Get your workflow through the roof with our selection of tools to keep you on track in the studio

AURCHITECT MYRIAD ($79) (MAC-ONLY) Myriad boils down over 100 normally long-winded audio processes such as converting stereo files to mono, resampling and suchlike into an easy-to-use app that can be left doing the donkey work while you’re being creative. Ideal for batch processing your latest custom sample library! aurchitect.com FREEDOM ($2.42/MO) How often does that quick check of Facebook become an hour or more of browsing through cat photos or obscure synths? That’s where Freedom’s web blocking technology comes in. It’s ideal for locking off your biggest distractions while still allowing access to your most essential websites. freedom.to EGG TIMER Timed production sessions essions can be a great way of achieving lots in a fixed xed period… but not if you’re checking your ur phone’s timer every y five seconds! To avoid this, buy a dedicated egg timer r from any kitchen shop. Sounds silly, but take our word for it – it really works!