The audio production market is flooded with software tools promising to revolutionise the creative process. The choices are vast, but so are the claims. The integrity of these marketing claims is more important than ever. We call out some of the more dubious claims and say why they matter.
Harrison Mixbus 10 - New Features Explored
Now in its second decade, Harrison’s Mixbus sets out to bring the American console manufacturer’s sound and workflow into the box. Here we give an overview of Mixbus 10 and its new features, get some user opinion, and some background from the people behind it.
Audio Post Production Is Changing - Here's How
Earlier this year, we considered how AI is changing audio post production, however the industry has actually been on a course of change for some time already, most notably in the job roles which many of us have to take on day to day. In this article, Paul Maunder explores the other factors which have driven this change.
IK Multimedia TONEX ONE Announced
IK Multimedia has announced TONEX ONE, an addition to its line-up that incorporates IK’s pioneering AI Machine Modelling technology into a format ideal for any pedalboard size.
Using The Arrow Keys In Pro Tools With Selections
In this article and video Julian demonstrates some time saving techniques in Pro Tools which use the arrow keys to control the creation and display of selections in Pro Tools, including a killer keystroke combination for displaying your playhead.
5 Common Audio Myths Debunked
In this article we address five common audio myths. What are they and why don’t they stand up to closer examination?
Softube Bad Speaker Plugin And New Bundle Released
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.