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The Power of Dynamic EQ – Advanced EQ Techniques & Tips

A dynamic EQ stands out as a powerful tool that every producer should be familiar [...]

10 Mistakes to Avoid When Mastering Your Own Mixes

When mastering your own songs, it’s important to understand that mastering is not just about [...]

Learn How Audio Saturation Can Improve Your Mixes

Audio Saturation is that “magical effect” used by music producers and audio engineers around the [...]

My Top 15 Best Vocal Saturation VST Plugins

Saturation is a powerful tool in the world of audio production, particularly when it comes [...]

Building The Best Music Production PC For 2024

For many musicians and audio engineers, building the perfect audio PC can be a daunting [...]

My In-Depth Review of the Kirchhoff EQ Plugin

The Chinese plugin manufacturer Three-Body Technology aims for the top spot in the equalizer market [...]

My In-Depth Review of the SSL Sourcerer Plugin

Solid State Logic (SSL) has once again set a new standard in audio processing with [...]

FabFilter Pro Q3 vs. Kirchhoff EQ – Which Plugin Is Better?

When it comes to selecting a high-quality dynamic equalizer, two names often come up in [...]

Why Mastering Your Beats is Crucial for Boosting Your Beat Sales

As a music producer, you’ve probably encountered the burning question: should your beats be mastered [...]

My Favorite IK Multimedia Plugins For Audio Mastering

Mastering is the final and critical step in the music production process, where the goal [...]

15 Best De-Esser Plugins For Better Sibilance Control

Managing sibilance to achieve a good vocal mix is very important. As an audio engineer, [...]

Understanding Sibilance and De-Essing in Vocal Mixing

Sibilance describes those sharp, hissy noises produced when a vocalist articulates consonants such as “s”, [...]

The Secret Behind Antares’ New Vocal De-Esser Plugin

As an audio engineer who’s relied heavily on Antares’ suite of tools, the announcement of [...]

Soundtoys Decapitator – The Secret to Authentic Analog Tone

When it comes to adding analog warmth and saturation when mixing, Soundtoys’ Decapitator stands out [...]

Best Affordable Studio Speakers (Monitors) For Home Studios

Studio speakers, often referred to as studio monitors, are fundamentally different from conventional Hi-Fi speakers. [...]

10 Best LA-2A Emulation VST Plugins (Free and Paid)

The Teletronix LA-2A compressor is a legend in the music industry, known for its warm, [...]

How to Make FL Studio Run Faster on Your Computer

There’s nothing more frustrating than trying to produce a new beat in FL Studio only [...]

How To Prepare Your Song For AI Music Mastering

Mastering is the final step in the music production process, providing the polish and power [...]