sound engineering

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

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...

Frequency, measured in Hertz (Hz), quantifies the rate of a cyclical phenomenon. In the context of digital signal processing, Hz is employed to characterize the properties of sound waves. For instance, a sound wave with a frequency of 1000 Hz undergoes 1000 cycles every second. Sampling rate...

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...

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.

The world runs on time, folks. Time is a concept we experience daily, from the slow crawl of hours to the fleeting rush of moments. But for scientists and engineers, measuring time with extreme precision is essential. A millisecond is a unit of time specifically designed to quantify very short...

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...

This APU Loudness Meter plugin update simplifies the user interface, fixes resizing issues, and makes the meter run smoother. It also resolves microphone access on macOS and ensures compatibility with more professional music recording software.

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...

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?

For anyone using Waves and SuperRack SoundGrid: If I have a subscription, can I use the plugins in my recording software and in the SuperRack software for live applications?

How do I stretch my tracks in the Avid Pro Tools Edit window so I can delete smaller sections?