Undertone Audio MPEQ-1 Review: An EQ With Saturation on Every Band
I put the Undertone Audio MPEQ-1 plugin on drums and bass. Here's how the shape knob and per-band saturation work, what sounded great, and the one switch that confuses everyone.
Category Plugin Reviews & Tools
Best Mixing Controllers: SSL vs Softube Console 1 vs Nektar CS12
I've owned nearly every mixing controller. Here are the real pros and cons of the SSL UF1 and UC1, Softube Console 1 and Nektar CS12, plus the setup I use now.
Softube Flow Controller Review: I Misjudged This Thing
Softube's Flow controller isn't just for producers. Here's how I use Flow, Detail and DAW modes, custom flows on my drum bus, and reverb returns as a mixing engineer.
Sonible Smart Chain Review: Can a Smart Plugin Mix Your Song?
I ran Sonible Smart Chain on a real hip-hop mix. Here's what it got right, where it flattened the vibe, and how I'd actually use it as a mixing engineer.
Is Vovious Better Than Melodyne? Honest Mixing Engineer Review
Let me be clear upfront: this isn’t a “Melodyne sucks” article. Melodyne is legendary. It’s been the industry standard for vocal pitch correction for years, and I’ve used it on countless records. But over the last month, I’ve found myself…
Why I sold my Slate Raven MTI2 and bought a Softube Console 1
Today I want to talk about why I sold my Slate Raven MTi — and why the Softube Console 1 MK3 ended up being the right move for the way I work. The Idea Behind the Raven MTi If you’ve…