music production

What is the optimal methodology for integrating kicks and 808s into a musical composition?

GoranGrooves has launched Handy Drums version 2.0, an updated drum plugin suite. This audio software instrument's version brings improved sound quality, design, and features for a better user experience. What's new in Handy Drums version 2.0 The way the program looks has been totally revamped...

The "Motion Filter," by music production software plugin developer Denise Audio, offers various modes like low-pass, high-pass, band-pass, and notch with slopes up to 96 dB per octave. You can select between the classic Sweeper mode for envelope-driven sweeps or the new LFO mode for...

Have you ever encountered a situation where a track exported from Ableton Live DAW at 138 bpm ends up displaying as 138.02 bpm in Rekordbox? This discrepancy can be frustrating, especially when trying to maintain precise tempo across platforms. I'm curious to understand why this shift occurs...

WAVDSP recently released their latest offering: a cutting-edge VST3, AU, and AAX digital audio effect designed for both Apple macOS and Microsoft Windows operating systems. Dubbed the "WD Enhancer," this music production software plugin promises to be one of your go-to audio processing SFX with...

Just think how great your favorite music production software could be if it was improved. That's the reality for users of RapidComposer, thanks to MusicDevelopments. They've rolled out version 5.2.1, an update that brings with it a smoother workflow and improved usability. And if you've been...

Eric Burgess explores the numerous navigation options in Magix Sequoia Pro, focusing on the major ones from hotkeys to snapping views to markers.

What is the approximate level at which the master volume should be set in order to export for audio mastering?

In the early days of electric guitars, players embraced the crunchy, saturated sound from pushing their amps to the limit, resulting in raw, sustained tones perfect for rock n' roll. This plugin offers five overdrive models: Blues, Boutique, Mad, Modern, and Pro.

What is the best way to send your Apple Logic Pro project to another person? I am trying to send it via email, but the files are too large even when I try to compress them.

De-essers are digital audio effect plugins (or pro audio signal processing hardware effects) used in many different things, like music production, audio treatment for podcasts, and even creating when audiobooks. They are meant to reduce the harsh "ess" or excess "sibilant" sounds that can...

How do I take audio tracks and channel strip settings including effects from one session and move them into another easily in Apple Logic Pro DAW?

Does anyone have any gain staging tips and tricks when working with sound in music production software I could make use of?

I don't understand why some people recommend mixing to -6 dB, because when I try to process tracks at -7 loudness units full scale, everything becomes very muddy, especially the bass.

Audio plugin software developer Imaginando has released an update for their time-based K7D Tape Delay Virtual Studio Technology effect, bringing it to version 1.4.0. The software's version 1.4.0 update also brings VST3 compatibility, ensuring it remains current with music industry standards and...

Fuse Audio Labs—a music production software development outfit led by Reimund Dratwa—has just unveiled their latest plugin, the VCE-118 dynamic range enhancer. Available in VST2, VST3, AU, and AAX formats for both Apple macOS and Microsoft Windows, the new digital signal processing effect...

Many users recommend using Valhalla DSP digital reverbs instead of Apple Logic Pro's stock reverberation audio units. I'm quite happy with the ChromaVerb; you can get into the fine details and parameters including a parametric equalizer. However, I am curious about what Valhalla offers that...

What dB level should the vocals be at for mixing and mastering?

To improve the clock stability and audio quality in my DAW, I'm looking to buy an external master clock. Currently, my RME Fireface 800 acts as the master clock. Any advice on affordable options that offer a noticeable improvement without breaking the bank?

Is it better to use balanced (TRS) or unbalanced (TS) cables when using a pro audio patchbay?