Mixing / Production

Attack‑enhancing plug‑ins can transform your mix — but they need to be used wisely!

In this episode, Eddie Bazil discusses using Transient Shapers in place of EQ and provides six practical examples.

I understand that mixes from DAWs can be improved significantly if, instead of using the digital mix buss within the computer, individual tracks are converted to analogue and then summed/mixed externally. Could you explain whether this approach really does offer significant benefits?

What's the best way to turn a dull thud into a tight, clicky thrash/black metal kick sound?