THREE OF THE BEST

Sugar Bytes Factory $150 1

With four sequencers, Factory from Sugar Bytes is a modular synth with endless sound design possibilities. By using the 16-step sequencers as sources for the plugin’s modulation matrix, you trigger the envelopes, LFO and Arp for heavily modulated, rhythmic patterns. sugar-bytes.de Audiaire Nuxx $45 (or $5.99 p/m)

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A powerful multi-FX processor with a dedicated parameter sequencer and 30 effects types. Each effect parameter can be modified in its own independent sequencer lane, on one screen. audiaire.com

MixedInKey Captain Plugins $99 3

Five interconnected music composing plugins that can help you to write hooks and melodies. Each plugin intelligently syncs to the others in the chain, matching the key and following chord changes, and you can use other third party VST plugins as sound sources. mixedinkey.com