Evoking a classic mastering EQ, Pulsar Audio’s W495 promises wide, musical flavours and control that goes beyond where stereo EQs usually ends. Here we explore how its vinyl roots are more than just a nod to the days of pure listening enjoyment…
6 EQ Mistakes To Avoid When Mixing
As one of the most powerful tools in your mixing locker, equalisation is a process that can do more harm than good if employed without due care and attention – here are some more of the most ruinous pitfalls to steer clear of.
7 Vintage And Classic EQ Emulation Plugins Worth Checking Out In 2023
In a software EQ market awash with innovative modern designs of all shapes and sizes, there remain many ageless hardware emulations that will forever stand the test of time. Here are seven of our favourites.
Not Many People Know About This Cool Feature In Waves Scheps Omni Channel 2
Most engineers will be familiar with the VST audio plugin format that started it all, however being able to use it in Pro Tools will be news to some. Here we detail what Scheps Omni Channel 2’s VST3 hosting means for Pro Tools users.
AIR Sprite - We Take Our First Look
From instrument and effect veterans AIR Technology, Sprite sets out to do multi-effects differently. With two modes to keep both performers and tweakheads happy, we take Sprite’s clean lines and fresh sounds out for a spin.
Five Audio Production Things We Loved In July 2023
Whether summer means the beach or the ski slope, some engineers will still be in the studio taking in the sights and sounds of the newest gear and software from names big and small. Here we round up our favourite pieces from July.
We Take A First Look At Waves Scheps Omni Channel 2
The release of Scheps Omni Channel 2 sees a number of new features added to the strip of one of audio’s best known grandees. We check out its sound and the things that promise to make Andrew Scheps’ go-to even better.
Using The Mid Side EQ In The Pulsar 8200 For Mastering
When it comes to mastering, the best mixes arrive without the need for much EQ at all, if any. That said there are those times when mixed audio could benefit from some shaping. Where regular stereo EQ has its limits, these three mid side treatments can help.
Think You’ve Tried Every EQ? Watch This - Wavesfactory Equalizer First Look
EQ is traditionally for creative treatments or used as a problem fixer. Here we check out one tool that not only completely rethinks the point of EQ, but also does the hard work so the engineer doesn’t have to… Hear it in action in our first look video.
How To Get Believable Virtual Drum Sounds Fast With Handy Drums
Composers and engineers aren’t short on choices when it comes to virtual drummers, but some contain endless options. Here we ask what a song really needs and share some tips on choosing and using an instrument with some easy moves.
Recording Vocals - Start Here
Of all mix elements, getting vocals right is pivotal to the success of any production. With all ears on the song’s centre-piece, it’s perhaps the one mix element that everyone notices. Here are our tips for serving the song as well as possible.
Melda Production MDrumStrip - First Look
The ubiquitous channel strip plugin known to most occasionally comes in drum-shaped flavours. Going one further, we check out one solution that has a flavour for each drum. We put it to work to see what it can do.
Going Deeper With Filter Plugins
As a follow up to our article One Often Overlooked But Essential Mix Plugin we look in a little more depth at the humble filter.
Seven Plugins That Make My Mixes Easier
While some audio plugins get a slot in the mixer almost by default, others can save the day on those occasions where things need a specific, easy fix. Here Luke shares his seven tools for music that make his mixing life easier whatever the task.
One Often Overlooked But Essential Mix Plugin
Filters were once commonplace on mixing consoles, in many cases to filter out the bottom end and prevent things like rumble through microphone stands. However, the modern DAW creates a blank canvas to mix with, and in doing so, it means we forget just how useful filters can be when mixing. Often, they should be our first port of call on the mixing journey.
Slate Digital Storch Filter - We Take A First Look
The arrival of Slate Digital’s Storch Filter sets out to serve up mid-2000’s pop flavours in one place. Adding easy-to-use preset effects to the party, we check out its multi-processor chops to get the party started…
Pulsar 8200 Parametric EQ Plugin - First Look
For some, parametric EQ begins and ends with GML’s legendary 8200. Following its release, we take our first look at the new Pulsar 8200. With a fresh take on a studio legend, how does this feature-packed homage perform? Watch and hear it for yourself.
How To Get Masters That Work In The Real World
Despite an end to the Loudness War, getting louder masters for bass-heavy genres is still a consideration for engineers working in these styles. Here Erman Aydöner shares with us his moves for healthy masters without skimping on the low end.
We Check Out United Plugins MasterMind
Although one-stop mastering processing in a single box isn’t new, simple audio plugins providing the same thing are fewer and further between. We take a look at one solution for engineering producers that aims to cover all bases…
5 Reasons Why Pros Still Use Analogue Gear
Despite the plethora of incredible audio plugins out there, a number of pro engineers (and many aspiring ones) continue to use real gear in the mix, but why is this? We explore the reasons why some continue to fly the analogue flag.