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.
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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.
10 Best Plugin Alliance Plugins I Use on Every Mix (Worth the Subscription)
If you’ve ever downloaded Plugin Alliance’s full bundle, you know the feeling: hundreds of plugins staring back at you, and somehow you end up using the same three or four over and over again. The rest? Digital dust collectors. But…
Izotope Ozone 12 Review: Stem Processing Comes to Mastering
One of my all-time favourite plugins has just received a significant update. Ozone 12 might look familiar at first glance, but underneath the slightly refreshed interface lies some genuinely revolutionary technology that could change how we approach mastering entirely. The…
iZotope FXEQ Review – A Creative Game-Changer for Mixing and Mastering
iZotope FXEQ Review – A Creative Game-Changer for Mixing and Mastering Every now and then, a plugin drops that makes you stop what you’re doing, lean in, and say, “OK… that’s new.” iZotope’s FXEQ is one of those. This…
Kiive Audio Kstrip Review
Introduction: Classic Console DNA, Modern Plugin Mindset In today’s saturated plugin market, standing out requires more than just emulating vintage gear; it demands innovation that aligns with contemporary mixing workflows. Kiive Audio’s K-Strip achieves this by integrating elements from three…
Transform Your Drum Mixes with the Orion Plugin by Jaycen Joshua
Orion Plugin Review: Jaycen Joshua’s Complete Drum Bus Solution As a professional mixing and mastering engineer with 20 years in the industry, I was thrilled when Jaycen Joshua and Cradle Audio released their second collaboration – the Orion plugin. After…
Master Your Mix with Neutron 5’s New Modules and Features
Introduction In the ever-evolving world of music production, staying ahead of the curve often means equipping yourself with the latest and most innovative tools. Whether you’re a seasoned mixing engineer or an aspiring producer, the right plugins can drastically improve…
The 5 Best Plugins of 2026 (And How I Actually Use Them)
Introduction: When it comes to music production, the right plugins can make a world of difference. As a mix and mastering engineer, I’ve tested countless plugins over the years, but not all of them end up becoming part of my…