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.
As we hit the second quarter 2024 the list of things to keep engineers interested kept on growing. With the whole gamut of mics, speakers, software, and hardware covered in this month’s offering, here we round up our favourite arrivals from April.
The future of the Mac Pro has been in doubt for some time. We were on track for an M3-powered Mac Pro towards the end of this year or early next year. However, it would appear that Apple is no longer planning an M3 Mac Pro. Instead, it's skipping the third-gen Apple Silicon and going straight to an M4-equipped Mac Pro. In this article, we explore the reasons for this change and when we might expect the next Mac Pro model.
While most engineers know that using a pro mastering engineer brings the best results, many mixers must produce the finished article themselves. Here are some things to keep in mind for self-created masters that actually make things better.
As those working in the audio world we take a lot in, but how to we ensure consistency across our career. This article looks at the frightening effect of neglecting our skills. It worse than some think.
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.
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.
Toontrack’s latest SDX expansion sees the Swedish software developer team up with jazz aficionado James Farber to deliver seven complete kits and more for Superior Drummer 3 users. We have the details…
AIR Music Tech has announced the launch of the public beta that brings Apple Silicon and VST3 compatibility to some of their most classic plugins including Structure, Strike, and Transfuser 2. We have the details…
London-based Relab Development has announced the release of Sonsig ACE - a dimensional expander plugin designed to enhance the width, depth, and overall spaciousness of mixes. We have the details…
Waves have announced that the next version of StudioRack will no longer support SoundGrid Studio. This means that the ability to offload plugin processing from StudioRack via SoundGrid Studio to a SoundGrid server will no longer be supported in future versions of StudioRack.
PSP Audioware has introduced a new tool, PSP Flow, designed to elevate the quality of compression in sound engineering, especially tailored for film and TV/video post-production. Rooted in the innovative work of Italian sound engineer Paolo Pasquariello, PSP Flow incorporates a unique single-band probability compression algorithm that ensures both musical and smooth processing across diverse tracks and groups.
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.
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.
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…