The Magic of Magnetism
The Magic of Magnetism What Actually Happens When Your Audio Hits Analog Tape. Why do professional engineers still crave the sound of analog tape in our digital world? It’s not…
The Magic of the SSL G-Series Bus Compressor
The Magic of the SSL G-Series Bus Compressor Few pieces of gear command as much reverence as the Solid State Logic (SSL) G-Series Stereo Bus Compressor. It’s the “secret sauce”…
Why Studio Subwoofers Are Placed Off-Centre
Why Studio Subwoofers Are Placed Off-Centre Why Studio Subwoofers Are Placed Off-Centre. When you walk into a professionally treated studio and notice that the subwoofer isn’t sitting perfectly between the…
Treating Your Bedroom for Pro Level Mixing
Treating Your Bedroom for Pro Level Mixing Treating Your Bedroom for Pro Level Mixing. As a bedroom producer, you pour your heart and soul into every beat, melody, and lyric….
Why Sitting Slightly Forward in Your Stereo Triangle Might Be Your Sweet Spot
Why Sitting Slightly Forward in Your Stereo Triangle Might Be Your Sweet Spot The concept of the equilateral stereo triangle is often preached as gospel. The theory is simple: position…
Acoustic Diffusers When to Use Them at First Reflection Points
Acoustic Diffusers When to Use Them at First Reflection Points Acoustic Diffusers When to Use Them at First Reflection Points and when not to. For anyone setting up a home…
Which Tracks Benefit from Linear Phase HPFs (and Which Don’t)?
Which Tracks Benefit from Linear Phase HPFs (and Which Don’t)? When mixing, one of the most common cleanup moves is to apply a high-pass filter (HPF) to remove unwanted low-end…
The 10 Best Free Audio Plugins of 2025
The 10 Best Free Audio Plugins of 2025 The world of music production is constantly evolving, and 2025 has been a fantastic year for producers looking to expand their sonic…
Choosing the Right Audio Interface
Choosing the Right Audio Interface Your audio interface is the central nervous system of your studio. It’s the crucial bridge between your microphones, instruments, and monitoring, and your computer. With…
Studio Monitor Secrets: Taming Beaming for Perfect Mixes
Studio Monitor Secrets: Taming Beaming for Perfect Mixes As a music producer and engineer, few things are as critical to my workflow as my studio monitors. They are, quite literally,…
Optimizing Audio Interface Output for Clearer Sound
Optimizing Audio Interface Output for Clearer Sound We all obsess over gain staging within our DAWs – making sure our plugins aren’t clipping and our tracks have a healthy signal…
