Mixing & Mastering

Tutorial | Aug 16, 2019 by Hollin Jones

Matching the sound of your favourite commercial tracks can be easier than you think if you take the right approach to mastering. Matt Hepworth shows you how in this short video.

Tip | Aug 05, 2019 by Hollin Jones

Analog gear never went away, and its popularity is on the rise again. So in a world of digital, why would you turn to the analog domain? Here are 5 good reasons...

Tutorial | Jul 29, 2019 by Joe Albano

iZotope's Neutron 3 is one of the most capable mixing tools ever created. Here, Joe Albano guides you through making the most of its intelligent features to get the best possible mix.

Tutorial | Jul 24, 2019 by Hollin Jones

Saturation plug-ins can make a mix sound great when placed on the master channel. Olav Basoski shows you which are his favourites - both commercial and free, in this video.

Tutorial | Jul 22, 2019 by Joe Albano

The sound of analog gear is as popular as ever, but integrating it into your DAW setup might seem daunting. Not so, as Joe Albano explains in this handy guide.

Tutorial | Jul 12, 2019 by Matt Vanacoro

Everyone has their preferred DAW, but when you strip out personal factors, what is each one actually best at? Matt Vanacoro breaks it down.

Tutorial | Jul 05, 2019 by Hollin Jones

Neutron 3 can analyse your tracks and make intelligent adjustments to improve their sound and clarity. Here, Joe Alabano explains how it can help you get a better end result.

Tutorial | Jun 22, 2019 by Joe Albano

Mastering for all of today's media and streaming services can sometimes seem like a maze. Luckily, Joe Albano is on hand to guide you through it...

Tutorial | Jun 17, 2019 by Hollin Jones

Is there a single metering standard you should be using, and are the loudness wars really over? Find out in this quick video explainer from Joe Albano.

Tutorial | Jun 15, 2019 by Joe Albano

Delay-based effects make up a wider range of processors than you might have thought. Here, Joe Albano explains which ones are included, how they work and how you should be using them.

Tutorial | Jun 12, 2019 by Matt Vanacoro

Steinberg's flagship post production suite shares much DNA with Cubase but in many ways it's a very different beast. Here's why it should be on your shopping list.

Tutorial | Jun 07, 2019 by Hollin Jones

Shift the timing of any audio part to create a looser or more urgent feel, all without touching a clip on the timeline. Mo Volans explains how.

Tutorial | Jun 03, 2019 by Hollin Jones

Understanding the way your virtual mics are positioned will give you the power to completely control the way your audience experiences music. Matt Hepworth explains how.

Editorial | May 20, 2019 by Hollin Jones

How loud is the loudest sound ever made - even the loudest sound it is possible to make? Scientists think they have the answer, and it might surprise you how they got there.

Tutorial | May 17, 2019 by Hollin Jones

In this video, learn how to use FL Studio's compressor plug-in to tame and control a drum submix - and all kinds of other sounds - for a better sounding production.