Having been using his latest studio for long enough for him to have really got to know it, in this article James Ivey shares five things he has learned from building his studio which he might have done differently…
How should you record and mix a kick drum? If you look online you might find rules you should follow but in this article we talk about objectives and principles which might prove more useful if you’re looking for guidance.
This week’s free plugin is Deelay from Sixth Sample, a well specified and extremely useable delay plugin which definitely goes further than your stock delay plugin.
Whether it’s for a different perspective on the mix, or for foldback on the studio floor the humble headphone is a mighty studio staple. With choices ever evolving, here we round up our current favourite cans in 2024 for any occasion…
In this article Steve DeMott shares three pieces of advice on the ‘intangibles’ of running a session. You might have all the gear, knowledge and studio chops but are your clients relaxed and do they trust you with their session? Those are things which really leave a positive impression…
It would be easy to assume that in 2024 when great, inexpensive recording gear is so availble that all bands are recording professional sounding mixes of their material. No they aren’t and it’s often because that’s just not what they want or need. Julian investigates the kind of quick and easy recordings many time-poor, local bands actually would prefer.
Everyone likes familiarity, but sometimes engineers find themselves on unfamiliar ground in a new DAW. Whether you’re working on location or have decided it’s time for a change, here we talk about the things that really matter to get the job done.
In this article, a follow up on Russ’ popular article on his first studio, Julian shares details and his thoughts on his first set up, a mixture of long-forgotten rubbish and a very desirable classic. In those pre-internet days it was all just stuff he could find and afford…
It’s a couple of weeks since we published our article Remote Audio & Video Collaboration Software Choices In 2024. In that article we conducted a survey of the community asking what people used and which features they regarded as most important. In this follow up article we present the results and comment on the data.
Solid State Logic claim the new X-DynEQ is their most advanced EQ plugin to date and their first with dynamic processing capabilities. We have the details…
In this article, Paul Maunder explores a powerful feature of Pro Tools called Satellite Link which allows you to link multiple Pro Tools systems over an ethernet network. Paul explains the reasons why you would want to do this and demonstrates how to configure a Video Satellite.
Templates promise a streamlined workflow, consistency, and a reduction in mundane setup tasks. But could these conveniences be subtly undermining the very creativity they aim to support? In this article we consider the pros and cons of using templates for the creative professional.
Crane Song have announced a Beta of Phoenix II which is natively Apple Silicon compatible and runs in AU and VST as well as AAX.
Is dialog editing part or all of what you do? Either way, you need a suite of tools to help you manipulate the spoken word, whether it’s Film, TV or Radio. In this article Mike Thornton looks at which tools, both standalone software and plugins, he feels every dialog editor should have.
In this article Julian suggests 5 technologies which changed the sound of music, leaving a sonic fingerprint on the sound of records so significant that it wasn’t just engineers who noticed the difference, the listening public were just as aware. As such they represent watershed moments in recording history.
Marking the audio plugin giant’s arrival to the collaborative working arena, Waves Stream lets anyone plug into mixes from anywhere in the world. Here we show you how to get the best out of its simple Send and Receive components.
In this article, kindly written for us by Dr. Helmut Wittek, CEO of Schoeps, we explore issues and techniques around recording live performances using microphone arrays designed for capturing in immersive formats like Dolby Atmos.
Any audio professional worth hiring is always going to try and do their best on a project, but how far is it possible to go from hired-help to collaborator? We explore this question.
Whether it’s for managing recording disasters or supercharging existing sounds, replacing or layering up drum sounds is yet another DAW technique that keeps on giving. Here we round up reasons to fly in new sounds and some ways to do it.
Julian shares his thoughts on the speed of microphones and how that affects transient response as well as the related and more familiar frequency response.
This week’s free plugin is Band Saturator from Bansaw Crown. It’s a saturator with some interesting filtering controls which sets it apart from the crowd.
In this article we collate some recommendations from the team for tracks mixed in Dolby Atmos which we feel represent the potential of Dolby Atmos for music. If you are one of the many out there who are yet to be convinced by the format, check these out. If you are already enjoying music mixed in Atmos, why not share your recommended tracks?
In this article Steve DeMott shares some advice he gives to almost every mix he consults on. Do you recognise any of these from your mixes?
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.
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.
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.
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.
In this article we address five common audio myths. What are they and why don’t they stand up to closer examination?
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…
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…
Solid State Logic claim the new X-DynEQ is their most advanced EQ plugin to date and their first with dynamic processing capabilities. We have the details…
Crane Song have announced a Beta of Phoenix II which is natively Apple Silicon compatible and runs in AU and VST as well as AAX.
Following their debut at the NAMM show back in January, Goran Grooves has announced the release of a major new update to their Handy Drums plugins which introduces a plethora of new features. We have the details…
As part of their Sonic Drop initiative Avid have released the latest of their Sonic Drops of new content for Pro Tools - PlayCell Yesterday's Relic.
Following their announcement last month, Zynaptiq have now released Morph 3 which sees a massive update to the popular sound design tool and a new Pro version. We have the details…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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.
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.
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.
UJAM has launched their Spring sale with 50% off all plugins to help your projects bloom!
FabFilter released their first plugin in 2004 – FabFilter One – and to celebrate their 20 year anniversary there’s 30% off all plugins and bundles until 1st May!
Nugen Audio have released a new bundle! Halo Suite contains industry standard tools for surround and immersive audio production and saves $498 compared to individual plugin purchases.
Our friends at SoundFlow are offering Production Expert readers 15% off their first year of SoundFlow Cloud Pro for a limited time!
Klevgrand, makers of creative audio plugins and instruments that dare to be different recently announced the release of their OneShot drum sampler and percussive workstation and for a limited time there’s an introductory 33% off!
Focusrite, a leading audio interface manufacturer, announces a limited-time offer on their FAST plugin range. These plugins utilise AI to adjust settings based on the audio and instruments used, aiming to simplify achieving quality sound results. Users can access detailed controls for precise adjustments.
Save a huge 50% off VIRTUOSO - a binaural audio renderer that uses binaural technology for virtualising stereo or immersive loudspeaker setups and listening rooms for headphone monitoring.