Signal Processors

Compression can do radically different things to the sound of a snare drum, depending on how it's set up. In this episode, Mike Senior explores three ways in which a compressor can help bring your snare tracks to life.

Reverb plug-ins can present a bewildering variety of parameters. We explain what they're there for, and how to put them to good use!

You can do so much more with noise gates and expanders than nix unwanted noise...

We explore some more advanced techniques and less-obvious applications for Synchro Arts’ powerful audio-alignment processor.

We dive deeper into Synchro Arts’ powerful pitch-processing and audio-alignment software.

This uniquely powerful pitch, energy and time alignment software could save you hours of edits.

Have you ever wondered how to separate a vocal or the instrumental backing from a stereo mix? We find out what’s possible — and what isn’t.

Have you ever wondered how to separate a vocal or the instrumental backing from a stereo mix? We find out what’s possible — and what isn’t.

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Pitch-correction software has lots of uses besides putting vocals in tune! We uncover the creative roles to which today’s pitch processors can be employed.

Pitch correction of vocal parts is now commonplace in all but a few genres. Find out how to craft a professional-sounding result.

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Take Sonar back to the ’60s with this vintage-style tape-flanging effect!

Now that we have digital models and dynamic convolution technology, were spoilt for choice when it comes to classic compressor flavours. But whether hardware or software, which is right for which job?

Second-hand tape recorders are cheap and can provide uniquely warm, organic delay effects. Best of all, its a piece of cake to integrate them into a digital mixing setup. We tell you how...

Last month we discussed how to prepare mixes so that they are ready for the mastering engineer. This month, we look inside the mastering room during the processing of an album, to see what kind of equipment is used, and the sort of processes that are applied to finish the tracks to the required standard.

The new Tiger AUPitch plug-in promises better pitch-shifting performance, but does it deliver in practice?

Although convolution is often associated with high-end reverb processing, this technology makes many other new sounds available to you once you understand how it works.

Do you use a software studio with plug-in effects but crave the effects quality that your favourite hardware processor used to provide? Well, you can have the best of both worlds... as this article explains.

Although delay can be one of the most simple studio effects, software delay plug-ins often provide a bewildering array of options. So we take a look at what all the sliders and switches do, and provide advice on how best to use them.

Reverb is vital for most types of modern music production, so it's no surprise to find that many sequencers provide a variety of reverb plug-ins. But what do all those different parameters do?