This week, audio software company Serato announced the release of Hex FX, their all-in-one multi-FX plugin that bends, morphs and “hexes” any sound with a full suite of chainable FX. Designed to transform each track with color, energy, dimension and movement, Hex FX fosters new sonic possibilities, offering producers fully-customizable effects in one dynamic, easy-to-use plugin.

Created by Serato Audio Research Lab with over 45 unique effects and more than 100 presets, Hex FX also features exclusive, signature presets from industry icons like Guy Lawrence from the Grammy-nominated electronic music duo Disclosure, legendary Hip-Hop producer and member of D.I.T.C. Lord Finesse, Grammy-nominated Hip-Hop producer Jake One, Amber Navran of the renowned Neo-Soul trio Moonchild, and Multi-Platinum music producer DECAP. Whether working with drums, vocals, instruments, samples or a master channel, producers can access new textures and further fuel their creativity with “effortless control”.

Features of Hex FX:

• Fully Customizable FX Chains: Create the perfect FX preset and get the sound no one else has. Chain and rearrange up to six FX slots that draw from over 45 unique effects – including bit crushers, brakers, compressors, delays, distortion, reverbs, modulation, time stretching and much more – all with fully customizable FX parameters.
• The Best Sound, Period: Serato is bringing the next evolution of audio effects for music producers. Inspired by cult classics like the SP404, Commodore Amiga, and vintage reel-to-reel, Hex FX expands these legends, giving producers an even broader sonic arsenal. Combined with never-before-heard Serato effects, producers can create limitless combinations that keep tracks fresh.
• The Power of the Dial: More than just a wet/dry mix, the Hex Dial warps each effect parameter with a single control. Every adjustment — big or small — instantly transforms sound, shaping effects independently to create intricate, ever-evolving layers.
• Make Your Beats Move: Turn up the energy with Serato’s unique Performance FX, including pitch braker, pitch looper, rollout, half time, backspin, and DJ transform. Jam live, tweak effects in real-time, and give your sounds that dynamic, live-show movement.

Hex FX is available in VST3 and AU formats, and is compatible with popular DAWs like Serato Studio, Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio and Maschine, among others.

For a deeper dive, Guy Lawrence from Disclosure utilizes his custom presets for Hex FX in his creative workflow here:

“I love the sounds within Hex FX, especially the pitch reverb, saturators, and slap-back tape delays—really inventive,” said Guy Lawrence of Disclosure. “It’s very me. It’s staying in my DAW.”

Pricing and Availability. Hex FX is available at Serato.com for an introductory cost of $99, or through a subscription to the Serato Producer Suite, a newly launched music production bundle that includes access to Serato Hex FX, Serato Sample and Serato Studio for $9.99/month. For more information, please visit The Drop.