Signal Processors

When doing parallel compression, are there advantages to using the compressor fully wet on another channel, and feeding it with an aux send from the first track?

Feedback and feed‑forward compressors can sound very different. Which type is right for which job?

We don our shiniest Daft Punk helmets and get funky with Studio One’s Vocoder.

In our exclusive video, Abbey Road's Mirek Stiles explains how EMI’s studio boffins developed their secret weapon, and puts it through its paces on drums, guitars, vocals and more.

Melodyne can do far more than fix dodgy vocals. It’s also a source of inspirational guitar effects...

Do your productions lack texture and movement? Your DAW’s modulation plug‑ins might offer a solution.

When and why might you want to reach for more than one compressor to process the same signal?

The right compressor settings give you endless power to shape the sound and groove of a multi‑miked drum recording.

I’m seeing a lot of conflicting advice about using compression while recording. Some swear by it while others say it’s completely unnecessary with 24‑bit recording and modern converters. Where do you stand on this?

The right EQ settings can make a mix — and the wrong ones can make a mess. Our in‑depth guide will help you get more from this all‑important tool.

Parallel processing while mixing is a common technique — so why not try it with your pedals when recording?

When it comes to dynamics processing, we’ve never had it so good. Once upon a time, even the largest studios had only basic...

Paul White looks back over the history of the echo effect, from tape loops through to plug-ins, and explores how modern echo effects can be used as sound design tools.

Dynamics processing is a core mixing technique, but it’s often misunderstood. We explain how to make a compressor do what you want it to!

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

Have you ever wondered what lies behind the intriguing wobbles and lush swooshes of this classic effect?

Audio files to accompany SOS May 2021's Saturation Stratgeies workshop.

Saturation effects can be used in different ways to make mixing easier. Find out how...

Why let guitarists have all the fun? Stompboxes can be inspirational mixing tools.

Olivier and Johannes go behind the scenes on the techniques that they used to create their latest collaborative album featuring the use of VoIP technology to process sound.

Not all 500‑series racks are created equal. Here’s what you need to know to make your choice.