For many engineers, multiband compressors are daunting tools that are shrouded in mystery. For others, including mixers Tony Maserati, Andy Sneap, and Greg Wells they are like “secret weapons” hiding in plain sight.
Multiband compression is an incredibly powerful tool that is often misused by neophytes. It has the ability Read more...
In recent years, a few companies have been filling a hole in the plugin world. In case you didn’t notice, compressors, multi-band compressors, limiters, expanders, and gates were not enough for your drum instruments or groups. The latest big ”thing” for drums is transient-shaping plugins.
Transify by Joey Sturgis Tones Read more...
We’re back with the second installment in our latest MixCon video series. This time, thanks to iZotope, six time GRAMMY-winner Frank Filipetti walks us through a real working mix, dropping decades worth of wisdom on everything from setting effects to monitoring loudness.
For more powerful insights into mixing, try Read more...
(or, “How to Keep Your Mastering Engineer Happy”)
Mike Major has a new premium course out now called Mixing Drums: The Method to the Mix. Try it today at MixingDrums.com.
We all go through periods of both development and frustration in our careers.
Whenever you are trying to Read more...
In our latest video from MixCon 2016, David Weiss interviews Soundtoys founder and designer Ken Bogdanowicz to learn what’s under the hood of one of his latest plugins, and hear about what some interesting Soundtoys power users are doing with his tools in the field:
If you’re looking to add a unique, high quality ribbon mic to your collection, but concerned that its potential limited application doesn’t justify the sticker price, the Mesanovic Model 2A might be the answer to your search. But don’t take my word for it, listen for yourself. I’ve included audio Read more...
It’s happening again! We’re back with a whole new series of in-depth mix walkthoughs from our latest MixCon event.
This first video from MixCon 2016, sponsored by Soundtoys, features Stuart White, mixer/engineer for Beyoncé, Guns N’ Roses, Nicki Minaj and more.
Join Stu as he walks us through a Read more...
Every console manufacturer has its own distinct “sound.” Ask an engineer who’s dedicated to those signature sonics, and their face will light up as they try to describe it – guaranteed.
At API, there’s a new person in charge of safeguarding that sound. Todd Humora, a 16-year veteran of the Read more...
It is often said that necessity is the mother of invention. If that is the case, then the pro audio community can thank necessity for bringing into existence three major players in music production that all turn 20 this year: Soundtoys, Empirical Labs and Wave Distribution.
In the mid 1990’s, Read more...
When I was just a wee lad, playing in my first band in high school, we had many conversations about musical trends we knew nothing about.
One of those conversations revolved around a question posed by our drummer, who asked, “So what do you think about all these crazy ‘drum Read more...
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