Category Tutorials

Softube Console 1 MK III & Core Mixing Suite

Softube Console 1 MKIII Review

Exploring the Softube Console 1 MK III: A Comprehensive Review Greetings, fellow music enthusiasts! In today’s in-depth exploration, we’re diving into the world of the Softube Console 1 MK III, accompanied by a scrutiny of its accompanying core mixing Suite…

Is Waves Silk Vocal the Soothe 2 Killer?

Is Waves Silk Vocal the Soothe 2 Killer? I’m thrilled to introduce Waves Silk Vocal, in the video below. This innovative tool dynamically reduces vocal resonances, enhancing clarity and overall sound quality. While other plugins like Oeksound’s Soothe2, and Smooth…

How Loud Should Your Mix Be Before Mastering?

How Loud Should Your Mix Be Before Audio Mastering

The art of audio production involves various stages, with mixing and mastering being two critical components. While both processes are distinct, they are intricately connected, and understanding the right loudness levels for your mix before mastering is essential to achieving…

Izotope Nectar 4. Should you Upgrade?

Today I want to share my experience with the updated plugin from iZotope called Nectar 4. If you’re not familiar with Nectar, it’s an all-in-one vocal mixing processor that packs a punch with its Reverb, EQ, compression, delay, and now,…

Mixing and Mastering Studio Tour

Hey there! In today’s blog post, I’m excited to take you on a virtual tour of my mixing and mastering studio, where all the magic happens. From the carefully designed acoustics to the impressive array of gear, I’ll walk you…

Kazrog Avalon 747 Plugins vs Hardware

Matty here. In today’s video, I’m excited to dive deep into a new plugin developed by Kazrog that emulates the legendary Avalon 747 hardware unit. I’ve personally been using the analog version of the Avalon 747 for years, and I…

Universal Audio Capitol Compressor Review

Overview of the Capitol Compressor Plugin As a mastering engineer, I aim to provide a fair and balanced review of the Capitol Compressor plugin by Universal Audio. This plugin is a digital emulation of the Capitol Studios CM 5511 mastering…

Mixing Vocals with the FabFilter Pro-Q3

FabFilter Pro-Q 3

Mixing Vocals with the FabFilter Pro-Q3 When it comes to mixing vocals, achieving clarity and balance is essential. One powerful tool that can assist in this process is the FabFilter Pro-Q3. In this blog post, we’ll explore techniques to enhance…