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.
Apple Accelerates M4 Processor Releases In Response To Dropping Sales
Just 5 months ago, Apple released the first 3rd generation Apple silicon equipped computers, and we now learn that it is accelerating the release timetable for the M4 chips to try and turn around falling sales for Mac computers. It also may mean they won’t release M3 versions of some products. We have the details.
Imposter Syndrome: Turning Doubt into Productivity
While Imposter Syndrome is typically viewed as a hindrance to success, it can actually be reframed and used as a catalyst for growth and productivity. In this article, we will explore how composers, musicians, and audio professionals can harness Imposter Syndrome to their advantage, turning doubt into fuel for personal and professional development.
An Accurate Way To Make AB Audio Comparisons
Although most DAWs have their own way of bypassing chains of audio plugins for decision-making, none do what is really needed for meaningful choices: loudness and delay-compensated monitoring. We check out one tool that can do it all…
Avid Preview New Pro Tools Features For Better Integration With Media Composer At NAB 2024
At NAB 2024 Avid are showing some previously unseen Pro Tools features. Given the nature of the show there is a particular focus on the improved interoperability features between Pro Tools and Media Composer. Three new Media Composer related Pro Tools features are being previewed.
DaVinci Resolve 19 Beta Announced With Impressive Audio Tools
Blackmagic Design has announced DaVinci Resolve 19 with over 100 new features, including some impressive tools for audio in the Fairlight section. We have the details.
Can You Really Get The Analogue Experience From Software?
In this article, with help from some of the Expert contributors, Julian discusses the desire for the analogue experience when mixing in software and some of the preferred ways of getting the analogue experience in software.
Free Plugin - Flux Bitter Sweet
This week’s free plugin is Bitter Sweet from Flux. An old plugin which we were pleasantly surprised is bang up to date in terms of compatibility and still sounds great.