audio compression

Just how effective is top-down mixing? What are the advantages of this alternative approach to mixing? And how can you use it?

Audio mixing and mastering terms explained. From audio mixer components to mixing techniques and even mastering terms, we've got you covered!

Explore the intricacies of Multiband Compression in our comprehensive guide. Discover expert techniques for mixing and mastering.

What is Mid/Side processing? M/S processing is a powerful mixing and mastering technique that will help improve your sound and skills...

Full list of audio effects explained. All Audio Effects, from time-based effects to modulation effects in this glossary of FX.

Mixing with mastering in mind in a digital audio workstation (DAW) ensures your mix sounds good in any format. You'll save time and money too

While the process of mastering refers to one thing, you will find that professionals use various mastering styles to achieve their unique goals.

Those who want to improve at mixing must navigate a wealth of information and misinformation. Here are five prominent audio mixing myths to look out for.

You deserve the best and most unique waves plugins. Check out our recommendations for unique waves plugins that you can buy today and hear your music shine!

Mixing vocals to an instrumental track presents unique challenges. Knowing how to blend a standalone track with a fully mixed track is a useful skill.

You could spend weeks searching for all the vocal plugins out there. So to save you time, we've compiled the 10 best vocal plugins on the market right now.

Making great music that just doesn't translate when played back on small speakers? Todays article has you covered on everything to consider to fix that!

The audio limiter is a powerful tool when used correctly. In this article, we discuss what audio limiters are and how to use them correctly.

One of the greatest challenges every engineer faces is unwanted noise. Fortunately, we have a remedy: noise removal. But how does noise removal work?

In this post, I want to delve into some of the best VSTs that give you bang for your buck and are available on the market for under $100 a piece.

Let's dive into the concept of gain staging, how to keep a good handle on it, and where it applies in both the digital and analogue worlds. Gain staging is essential so let's learn!

Thinking outside the box gives your electronic drums serious flair. Let's check out four tips that can get your electronic drums sounding better than ever!

Mix bus compression has for me, always been something that plays a huge part in any mix. Let's find out if mix bus compression is right for you too!

When it comes to mixing, every little detail matters. A de-esser provides an easy way to ensure that sibilance doesn't throw off the entire mix.

Today we're going to take a look at 10 free VST plugins for windows that give the high-end gear a serious run for their money.

Compression is the elusive art that can make or break a track. To help you achieve the best results here is a list of some of the best compressor plugins.

Compression can be a tricky tool to master, but it's necessary to produce professional sounding songs. Let's explore why vocal compression is so important.

All that gear and software can get pretty expensive. Don't fear. If you're looking to save a buck or two this year, check out these 25 Mac free plugins.

Many of us know what an audio compressor is for and why we use them. This article explains how the audio compressor parameters work.

Try out these five mixing techniques as you go. Some of them might already be in your arsenal, but if you have yet to try any of these, now is the time.

Looking for some guidance on how to record rap vocals? Come inside and grab some tips and tricks to get your rap recordings sounding like perfection.

So how do we go about getting a warm mix? Check out these four tips and see if you can’t turn up the temperature in your productions.

All too often, distortion and saturation become confused due to the similar effect that they have. A better understanding of the two should help.

Parallel compression is such a wonderful tool for adding power to your mixes. If you're not already using it, you will be by the end of this article!

One of the most common topics that I get asked about is audio compressors. Let's delve into the circuitry and find out which one is right for which job.

Mixing vocals is a delicate dance. You need them to stand out while also not overpowering other song elements. Follow these three tips for mixing vocals.

Whilst most of us recognise that mastering and mixing are two different things, it's often a blurred line that separates them. Let us clear that up.

So what is sidechaining and how can you use it? This article will give you three simple techniques to get you on your way to being a sidechain master.

A step by step guide to professionally record vocals. Reviews microphones, preamps, compressors, audio interface, EQ & compression.

We want to help you produce your music and improve your sound, and the best way to do this is through learning. So, maybe you are struggling with EQ...

In this article, we discuss the use of compression and dynamics control in your mixes. The goal is to control transients and keep clarity while mixing.

Here we explain the top 7 mixing mistakes we encounter, and best of all, we will tell you how to avoid them with little effort.

We are glad to announce the new mobile optimized output format option in M4a, which is a extremely efficient loosely format.

Audio mixing tips to enhance your mix: discover easy EQ, compression, panning, and reverb techniques for a balanced, professional sound

We tackle the WAV vs MP3 debate. When Mastering your track for different delivery mediums you'll need a specific audio format. But which?

One of the main goals of mastering is to correct mix balance issues and enhance the sound. We want our song to sound well on all devices.