Dynamic EQ explained: how it works and when to use it (vs multiband)
A dynamic EQ is an equalizer that only corrects when it needs to: each band moves only when the level crosses a…
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What is dithering? When and why to dither when reducing bit depth
Going from a 24- or 32-bit mix to a 16-bit master is not a simple truncation: without care, the process creates distortion.…
MOTU OctaLite: price, specs and the half-rack 8-preamp USB-C interface
MOTU shrinks its OctaPre recipe into a half-rack box: eight preamps, ESS Sabre32 conversion, onboard DSP and a clever optical-expander trick, all…
ADAM Audio Sub8 PRO and Sub10 PRO: price, specs and two networked, DSP-driven studio subs
ADAM Audio reveals two studio subwoofers built for stereo and immersive work: the Sub8 PRO and Sub10 PRO. Class D amplification, onboard…
Mastering The Mix CARBON Q: price, specs and the connected EQ for your whole mix
Mastering The Mix launches CARBON Q, a 'connected' equalizer: drop several instances on your mix and its stems and they link automatically,…
What is EQ? Equalization explained: filters, bell, shelf and how to EQ cleanly
The equalizer is the most used tool in mixing and the most misused. This guide walks through filter types, EQ architectures and…
Softube Limit Pro and Limit Go: price, specs and two limiters for mix and mastering
Softube launches two in-house limiters rather than emulations: Limit Pro, an advanced processor built for mastering, and Limit Go, a streamlined version…
WaveMachine Labs Drumagog 6: price, features and the new full-kit drum replacement mode
WaveMachine Labs has rebuilt Drumagog, its drum replacement plug-in, in what it calls the biggest update in over twenty years. The headline…
How to choose studio monitors: nearfield, ported vs sealed, and placement
Your monitors are the one reference that judges every mix decision you make. Woofer size, sealed vs ported, listening distance, room correction:…
BLEASS Spectral Reverb: price, specs and a playable spectral reverb plugin
BLEASS turns reverb into a sound-design playground. Spectral Reverb splits the signal into frequency bands, lets you shape decay, attack and width…