Products Reviews
In the world of audio production, achieving the perfect sound is both an art and a science. Musicians, sound engineers, and producers constantly seek ways to shape, mold, and refine audio signals to create captivating and unique sonic experiences. One of the powerful tools in their arsenal is spectral shaping, a technique that allows them
We have picked 7 inspiring EQ plug-ins that are great tools for audio mixing, or even mastering, and they're all free to download and use. Check out our list of the 7 best free EQ plug-ins to download in 2023. 1. Analog Obsession FIVE The FIVER EQ by Analog Obsession is a superb emulation of
Audio software developer, Techivation, announces the release of their new free plug-in, T-Puncher FREE. The company’s goal in developing T-Puncher (Premium) which was released a while ago was an innovative & quick solution for controlling and shaping transients, especially in drums, guitars, and keys. Now, this new free version of T-Puncher allows users to control
Audiolatry has introduced a free virtual instrument for Windows and macOS that delivers the sounds of 808 bass. The 808XD plugin contains 31 instrument presets ranging from saturated, distorted, modulated, experimental, and (fairly) clean versions. 808XD’s main theme is dirty, detuned, deep and hard-hitting 808s, which make it suitable for any styles where these types of bass
The CXM1978 is a hardware reverb made by Chase Bliss in collaboration with Meris. Although the device is presented in a guitar pedal format and is widely accepted as one, today, we are reviewing it as a professional studio reverb. The CXM features stereo I/O that can be configured as unbalanced (for use with other
Techivation has launched T-Compressor, their second major release since the T-De-Esser Pro. Here is what they are saying: The team has focused to create an authentic, versatile, and easy-to-use audio compressor plug-in for modern productions. It offers an innovative and brand-new serial compression chain workflow for audio dynamic processing. The T-Compressor follows a similar goal
T-De-Esser Pro is an improved version of Techivation's freeware T-De-Esser and T-De-Esser Plus de-esser effect in VST, VST3, AU, and AAX plugin formats. https://techivation.com/t-de-esser-pro/ Because of the distinctive natural and melodic sound it produces, the Free T-De-Esser Plugin immediately gained popularity following its introduction. Their objective was to produce a de-esser plugin that would smooth
This article reviews the Control Strip 2 from Rocksolid Audio - a new type of midi controller dedicated to SSL channel strip plugins only. What makes this particular device compelling is its price tag, ability to operate across DAWs fluently, and support for third-party Native and otherwise SSL channel strip plugins. Before we dive deep
My name is Ron Bates. I’m a freelance audio engineer and producer based out of Nashville, TN. As Techivation just released the T-De-Esser, I thought it might be cool to experiment with some not-so-typical uses for De-Essing. Before we jump into some mixing scenarios, let’s first cover the basics of De-Essing. Let’s ask ourselves what
The C1LA is a stereo VCA compressor inspired by the now renowned SSL Quad Comp from the G-series consoles. It is designed for the API 500-series format and is packed with features and functionality found only on high-end devices, often twice its price. In this article, we'll put the C1LA to the test. We'll explore
