mixing

FabFilter has unleashed a torrent of updates for its beloved Pro-Q equalizer, catapulting it to new heights of audio mastery. The latest version, a staggering 4.02, is jam-packed with bug fixes and mind-blowing improvements that will leave your tracks sounding like pure sonic gold. The crown...

Can I produce high-quality music without an audio interface? I'm seeking methods or tools to create great-sounding tracks without investing in an interface. Any tips or alternatives would be appreciated!

Can someone explain how to use EQ when mixing and mastering vocals?

I'm looking for tips to make my bass guitar sound more translatable. While my kick drums translate well across different playback systems, my basslines often lack energy. Any advice on enhancing the power and clarity of bass on various devices would be greatly appreciated!

What's the difference between Bus and FX channels in Studio One v7?

30% of audio mixing and mastering is creative. 70% is... Science.

DDMF plugindoctor Hammerstein analysis show?

I'm a Logic Pro user and need a new Mac. I'm debating between a used Mac Studio M1 (3.2 GHz, 1 TB SSD, 64GB RAM) for €2,599 and a new Mac Mini M2 Pro (14‑core CPU, 20‑core GPU, 16‑core Neural Engine, 64 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD) for €2,800. I usually don't ask for opinions, but I hesitate to jump on...

PreSonus Studio One Seven has been out for a few weeks now, and I'm curious to hear your thoughts! I'm considering upgrading today, but I wanted some feedback first. What do you like or dislike about it? Is it worth the upgrade?

I've been using a primary PreSonus USB 96 interface for a while, but I'm considering upgrading to a higher-end model. How much of a difference in sound quality can I expect from a better interface? I'm wondering if investing in a more expensive interface will give me a noticeable improvement in...

Blepfx released a fresh update for their sick chromatic manipulator Prisma and the wild creative distortion unit destructor. They're both rocking version 1.0.3 now and let me tell you, it's pretty sweet. Prisma now has a scale selector. You pick a root note, and boom, you choose your scale...

Woodman's Immaculate Maple Syrup Studio released a new version of its reverb plugin, WoodVerberator 2.0, for Macs and iPhones. This plugin uses convolution to make your audio sound like it's in a real space, and it has added a bunch of cool stuff. Here's the rundown: New preset browser...

Is Avid Pro Tools DAW worth buying these days?

What do you think about "top-down" mixing?

Is it okay to do some automation on the master bus or stereo out?

Any tips about frequency masking?

How do you fix noise picked while recording?

IK Multimedia's latest release, T-RackS Triad Chorus audio plugin, here are the features: Release notes The Triad Chorus brings back the sound of famous chorus effects from the 1980s. Musicians used these effects in many hit songs from that era. The makers kept old analog gear's warm, rich...

Plugin Alliance just dropped a new audio plugin that rolls three top-tier compressors into one. This audio plugin is the digital twin of Bettermaker's C502V hardware. It combines a British classic, a Bettermaker favorite, and an American legend. Mix them on separate left/right, mid/side, and...

The mix must sound good on the phone, and key phrases must be audible through the phone's speakers because 95% of your music will be listened to on that device. Even though you have monitors that cost over $3000, the key control for the mix is actually on the phone speakers.