Music Production Insights
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Best Free VST/AU/AAX Plugins for Mac and PC (2016 edition)
It’s time again to update ourselves on the current state of free VST, AU and AAX plugins for Windows and Mac. This is not an attempt to list all available free plugins. Rather, I’ve hand picked the best of the best free plugins for you. All of the listed plugins work on both PC and Mac computers.…
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Adam S2X Review
I wanted to share with you my thoughts on the Adam S2X monitor speakers, which I’ve been using for the past few months now.
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6 Lessons From Mozart to a Modern Creator
I recently listened to an excellent audio biography of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (grab it free with Audible trial here). It was extremely inspiring and thought provoking to say the least. Besides teaching me a lot about history, it got me thinking about the parallels between Mozart’s days and ours. Of course, musical styles and the tools of making music…
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Softube Console 1 Review – Analog Workflow in Digital Domain
The Softube Console 1 has greatly intrigued me ever since it first came out in early 2014. How would it work for an electronic music geek like myself? I decided to jump in and find out.
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How to Use a Spectrum Analyzer in Mixing, Music Production, and Mastering
Spectrum analysis can be a confusing topic. Especially if you’re only starting out in music production! It sure used to confuse me. This article explores five different ways of how to use a spectrum analyzer in the music production, mixing and mastering processes. This article is updated in 2019.
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Metric Halo Production Bundle Review
A while back, the good people at Metric Halo hooked me up with the Metric Halo Production Bundle v2. I’ve taken some good time with the plugins with my team (pictured above) and put them to a proper test on lots of real projects. It’s time to report back! Metric Halo Production Bundle v.2 Metric Halo…