In this week's Free Plug-in, we are featuring a pair of plugins which provide valuable visual feedback about your audio and fill a gap in the stock plugins for Pro Tools users.
Equalisation is a technique that every audio engineer must master. Here are a few pointers to get the inexperienced up and running, and give old hands some possible food for thought.
Virtually all engineers owe something to the gear they learned on that got them into the things we all love. Sandwiched firmly in-between the MIDI revolution and the current DAW era, here Luke gets misty-eyed and shares the gear that got him recording.
Behringer has introduced their latest product: the Precision Stereo Compressor/Limiter, named the "369". This new addition to their catalogue aims to offer high-end performance at an accessible price point. We have the details.
In this article Julian asks what, if anything, is the benefit of spending ten times the price for a microphone than alternatives which on paper look like they do the same job?
oeksound's adaptive tone shaper sets out to make things just sound better. With some pretty complex processing under the hood, we explain its controls, including ways to set and forget how Bloom's Amount control can influence the sound.
Many sing the praises of collaborative workflows. After all, it promises seamless remote working across borders. But here we talk about the single biggest factor spoiling the remote collaboration dream that nobody seems to be talking about.
iZotope has just released RX 11 and RX 11 Advanced. We have all the details of what’s new, a first-look video, and our verdict of this latest version of the popular audio restoration software.
With remote audio recording and mix review now a part of the engineer’s toolkit, one well-established solution now offers an option for all things MIDI. Here we show you how to trigger instruments and more using LISTENTO.
Most engineers understand that quality of their loudspeaker monitoring is only half the story. With a number of options now available to help engineers actually remove the effects of the room itself, here we take a look at some options for speaker calibration in 2024.
In this article re-recording mixer Michael Feldman shares details of his DIY project in which he designed and created a custom desk for his S3 and Avid Dock control surfaces.
In this article we collate 3 popular videos which feature some must-know Pro Tools tips. 15 tips in all, presented both in text and demonstrated in videos. Hopefully there is something new here for every Pro Tools user.
It would appear that Apple is no longer planning an M3 Mac Studio. Instead, it's skipping the third-gen Apple Silicon and going straight to an M4-equipped Mac Studio. This article explores the reasons for this change and when we might expect the next Mac Studio model.
Audio professional Rob Walker contacted us recently with a great idea for how to tune sound effects to make them sit better with music by tuning them to specific scales and chords using peaking filters in FabFilter’s EQ plugin Pro-Q 3.
They say the easiest kind of lie is a half-truth, and the “we can write it off against tax” is one such myth. In this article, we aim to explain why and how you should be careful about using it to justify spending money on your studio.
In this article we look at the development of studio monitoring from its earliest days through to the present day. Although much has changed its surprising how much remains much as it was a century ago. Studios and music might have changed but physics remains the same.
When operating our DAW of choice, we hear talk about ‘committing things to muscle memory’. I’ve always understood what it means, but it’s not a phrase I personally use that much. But it’s very significant when it comes to trying to incorporate a control surface with your DAW.
In this week's Free Plug-in, we are featuring T-Saturator Free from Techivation, a free saturation plug-in which operates independently of the input level, and the same amount of saturation is applied evenly to all parts of your signal.
Do you know the difference between a master and an apprentice? The master has failed more times than the apprentice has tried… Here are 5 things that might be comforting and helpful to younger engineers who are still getting started.
Some of the team have been sharing their first studio setups. Mike Thornton started back in 1978, with the mixer and outboard designed and built by Mike to save money.
Although good stereo recordings can be made with two mics and a little luck, knowing what can be achieved and how to get there can make stereo capture come into its own. Here we talk about the things that can help panoramic recordings really shine.
In this article, Paul Maunder shares some of his favourite (and ingenious) ways that he incorporates Krotos plugins into his work, from crafting immersive soundscapes to engineering intricate audio effects.
For want of a better title we were talking the other day about certain pieces of studio gear that we swear by but don't get the attention they deserve. Sometimes overshadowed by siblings in the same family, or just not regarded as very cool, here’s some stuff that you may want to check out, in no particular order.
It seems that Apple may have created the ultimate advertising irony with their new iPad advert, and some creatives are getting hot under the collar about it.
Presonus, makers of Studio One have introduced a new line of Quantum Audio Interfaces. These USB-C audio interfaces are available in four distinct models: Quantum ES 2, ES 4, HD 2, and HD 8. We have the details.
Dutch audio alchemists FabFilter continue to make it their mission to make everyone’s favourite stock-killers. Despite DAWs’ built-in tools that grow ever better, most engineers lean on third party audio plugins every day. If you’re a FabFilter user, what are your favourite flavours, and why? Let us know in our poll.
LEWITT has launched the CONNECT 2 audio interface, described as offering a high degree of user-friendliness and powerful features for creators who value quality sound production. We have the details.
In a special event yesterday, Apple announced the first M4 Apple silicon SoC, but there aren’t any Mac computers using it yet. Instead, the 4th-generation Apple chip was released in the latest iPad Pro. We have the details.
Before writing our very popular article 5 Common Audio Myths Debunked I wrote a list of contenders. There were more than 5 myths on it and considering how well received the first five were, here are five more commonly held truisms about audio which we don’t think stand up to scrutiny.
Apple has introduced the latest versions of its music production software, Logic Pro for iPad 2 and Logic Pro for Mac 11, both set to, in their words; “transform professional music creation.” The updates, which will be available from May 13, incorporate AI to assist artists with songwriting, producing, and mixing tasks. We have the details.
Behringer has introduced their latest product: the Precision Stereo Compressor/Limiter, named the "369". This new addition to their catalogue aims to offer high-end performance at an accessible price point. We have the details.
Following the release of their online mastering platform last year for subscribers of their All Access Pass, Slate Digital have now made VIRTU available for public access as well as introducing some new features. We have the details…
Bogren Digital has launched the Trivium Ampknob Bundle, featuring three guitar amp simulation plugins: Rhythm, Lead, and Bass. Bogren Digital say this bundle was developed in close collaboration with Grammy-nominated metal band Trivium and renowned metal producer Jens Bogren.
Universal Audio has announced the launch of three new microphones in their Standard Series: the SD-3, SD-5, and SD-7 Dynamic Microphones with Hemisphere Modelling. We have the details.
Audio professional Rob Walker contacted us recently with a great idea for how to tune sound effects to make them sit better with music by tuning them to specific scales and chords using peaking filters in FabFilter’s EQ plugin Pro-Q 3.
Antelope Audio has today announced the Zen Quadro Synergy Core. This new offering is a 14-in/10-out bus-powered dual-USB audio interface that incorporates several sophisticated features. It is designed to serve a wide array of creators with its compact and reasonably priced setup.
Sonarworks say SoundID VoiceAI works ‘with’ the creator, rather than seeking to replace human creativity, allowing the user to transform their voice into that of another person or instrument. We have the details…
It seems that Apple may have created the ultimate advertising irony with their new iPad advert, and some creatives are getting hot under the collar about it.
Presonus, makers of Studio One have introduced a new line of Quantum Audio Interfaces. These USB-C audio interfaces are available in four distinct models: Quantum ES 2, ES 4, HD 2, and HD 8. We have the details.
LEWITT has launched the CONNECT 2 audio interface, described as offering a high degree of user-friendliness and powerful features for creators who value quality sound production. We have the details.
In a special event yesterday, Apple announced the first M4 Apple silicon SoC, but there aren’t any Mac computers using it yet. Instead, the 4th-generation Apple chip was released in the latest iPad Pro. We have the details.
The next generation of the H3000 plug-ins is now available for your DAW, featuring new modelling of the original H3000 Ultra-Harmonizer, faithfully capturing its magical sound.
Don’t miss this opportunity to own Dehumaniser 2 at an incredible discount of over 70%! Perfect for creating complex vocal sound effects, this powerful software is a favourite in film, TV, and game audio production.
Our friends at Nugen Audio are offering 50% off the NUGEN Producer bundle and all individual plugins until 12th June - it’s their biggest Producer bundle discount ever!
UJAM has launched their Spring sale with 50% off all plugins to help your projects bloom!
Our friends at SoundFlow are offering Production Expert readers 15% off their first year of SoundFlow Cloud Pro for a limited time!
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.