Softube has announced the release of Bad Speaker, a unique lo-fi distortion plugin which is available to buy individually or as part of the new The Dirty, The Bad and The Wasted Collection. We have the details…
Things We Should Stop Caring About In Audio Production
In this article Julian highlights some frequently considered things in audio production we perhaps ought to think about rather less. Maybe if we did we’d finally make some progress on those unfinished projects…
7 Audio Plugins Mike Thornton Can’t Live Without
Following on from various team members sharing their list of must-have plugins, in this article, Mike Thornton shares his top 7 plugins from his lifetime of working in broadcast audio and post production.
Harrison Audio Mixbus 10 Released
Following the previews at NAMM earlier this year, Harrison has released the latest version of their DAW featuring immersive music production tools integrated SSL EQ, new ‘Plus’ and ‘Pro’ tiers and more. We have the details…
How To Get Easy Hybrid Drum Sounds Fast With EZdrummer 3
With layered acoustic and electronic sounds a great way to supercharge any drum part, up until recently getting those could be clunky. We show you how to get fast, streamlined results in just a few moves.
My First Studio Set-up - Russ Hughes Recording In The Early 1980s
My first home studio sounds like something made by Fisher Price, now there’s a thought for a good kids gift. However, in this article, Expert’s founder Russ Hughes tells us what his first home studio consisted of. Read it and weep!
We Check Out UJAM Virtual Guitarist Silk 2
With acoustic guitar underpinning a number mixes, getting it right with a virtual one could be a tall order. Luckily UJAM hope to have a solution with their latest nylon-strung flavour for digital troubadours across the board. See and hear it for yourself as we check it out…
How Many EQs Do You Really Need?
After the fader, EQ is the bedrock on which successful mixes are based. There is a lot of choice out there when it comes to equalisers but do choices lead to better mixes? Julian looks at the options.
Free Plugin - Analog Obsession ATONE
This week’s free plugin is ATONE from Analog Obsession, a vintage style channel strip plugin with lots of old school charm, a simple but powerful EQ and a great compressor.
How Intelligent Audio Plugins Can Streamline The Mix Process
With a new generation of tools using either advanced algorithms or AI to do what they do, engineers can achieve more than ever in the mix. Whether it’s a fresh take on an old favourite, or the latest restorative fix, here we take a look at what can be achieved with these magic modern helpers.
IK Multimedia ARC Studio - Does It Really Work?
Loudspeaker correction for studio monitoring is nothing new, but affordable hardware to bend speakers’ sounds into shape certainly is. ARC Studio promises the ‘magic box’ experience but does it deliver? We take a listen.
Generative AI Is The Porn Of Creativity
This article explores the provocative comparison between generative AI and pornography, examining their implications for human expression, connection, and the erosion of creativity's essence.
Acon Digital Acoustica - Our Pick Of The Best Tools
Acoustica is great for audio editing, post production, mastering and restoration with a set of tools that can also be used in your DAW because they also come as AAX, VST and AU plugins. Here, Paul Maunder takes a look at the ones he uses most often for his post production work.
Bob Clearmountain's Atmos Mix Combines Simplicity With Cutting Edge Technology
In this article Julian highlights a video in which Bob Clearmountain shared his methods and approach when remixing recordings of The Band from 1968. The simple approach belies the cutting edge technology used to separate the material on the multitrack.
Getting Great Drum Sounds With LiquidSonics Seventh Heaven Professional
LiquidSonics make a number of audio plugin reverbs for realistic rooms. We take a look at using their modern take on classic reverb hardware for drums, and why two of its controls especially could make it a secret weapon for drum ambiences to inspire.
Denise Audio Motion Filter Released
Denise Audio has released Motion Filter, a reimagining of their cult plugin The Sweeper that adds animation to static sounds with a flexible and powerful filter. We have the details…
Remote Audio & Video Collaboration Software Choices In 2024
This decade has seen some big changes in how the industry gets things done remotely. With a number of competing platforms letting audio pros do their thing wherever they are, here we round up some of those out there and what they offer.
The Cargo Cult Subquake Plugin: First Look
The Cargo Cult’s new Subquake is a powerful tool, for shaping the bass in the content you create. In this article Damian Kearns explains what it is and how this plugin can sculpt your bottom end and get your speakers bouncing.
Safari Pedals Rabbit Tape Distortion Plugin Released
Safari Pedals has announced the release of its latest innovation, Rabbit Tape - Wild Tape Distortion. This new product offers musicians and producers an expansive range of effects, from the subtle nuances of tape saturation to the intense dynamics of wild distortion and tape compression.
How To Choose The Right Way To Record Your Music
In this article we thought it would be interesting to categorise what we see as the hierarchy of ways to record. They are all valid and they all meet the needs of the people using them. Which is right for you depends on what you’re trying to achieve.