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Mastering is not an extension of mixing. It requires its own skill set — and, above all, a philosophy of “first do no harm”.
When opting for a more minimal approach to drum miking, a compressed omni mic beneath the snare can pay dividends...
With personalised spectral target curves, static and dynamic options, and a handy side‑chain function, Curves AQ’s tonal shaping tools are intended for engineers of all skill levels.
This third article of our stereo mini‑series explores how to manipulate the perspective obtained from coincident mic pairs.
Logic Pro contains a multitude of tools to help you analyse and transcribe music.
Promising to help composers and producers relive the magic of the 19th century, the latest addition to Frozen Plain’s product range captures the sound of an authentic vintage dulcitone.
Zoom have announced the launch of the H6studio Handy Recorder, a cutting-edge recording device designed for pristine audio capture in any environment. Featuring large-diaphragm XY microphones, four studio-grade preamps, and the ability to switch between 32-bit float and classic 24-bit recordings...
GameSoundCon have released the results of their recent survey about employment, salaries, royalties and education in the game-sound industry.
The latest addition to SSL’s range of outboard gear sees the company revisit their classic 4000B/E console designs and package their preamp, dynamics and EQ sections into a sleek 1U rackmount chassis.
IK Multimedia's new Tonex Modeler applicaton that introduces a variety of user-requested features and promises to deliver more accurate and expressive Tone Models.
From 28 August through to 1 September 2025, a range of the company’s UAD plug-ins will be on sale with prices starting at $39, with generous discounts also being applied to bundles.
The new addition to the Native Instruments range creates morphing and modulating soundscapes from materials under strain, powered by sources such as ice crackling across cymbals and glass vases straining under tension.
Designed to offer in-depth control over stereo image and dynamic range, Oak is said to be capable of achieving everything from subtle width enhancement and gentle ‘glue’ to “extreme expansion and aggressive squash”.
Bitwig Studio 6 promises to represent a significant step forward for the DAW, introducing a range of new tools and functions while improving and expanding on its existing features.
Thanks to some behind-the-scenes upgrades, Waveform Free 13.5 promises to deliver a smoother and more responsive user experience while boasting reduced loading times.
Sarah Belle Reid's latest video takes an in-depth look at a rare, complete surviving, example of the famed Buchla 200 Modular System.
The latest addition to Sampleson’s diverse product range aims to help those with no musical training to create intricate melodies and musical phrases with a simple click-and-drag interface.
The result of almost a year of development, Daybreak Audio's first plug-in uses “aggressive multiband compression to sculpt uniquely harsh and distorted tones, perfect for rage, electronic and industrial music”.
Editors Keys have recently expanded their line-up of application-specific keyboards with new models designed for Steinberg’s Cubase 14 and Reason Studios’ Reason 13.
Arturia have announced the launch of a new expansion pack that includes a total of 450 presets for their Pigments and Analog Lab software instruments.