Plugins are essential to an audio engineer’s workflow, and they’re improving every day.
But virtual tools for tracking, mixing, mastering, editing and audio post aren’t perfect yet. SonicScoop asked top audio engineers from across the professional spectrum what else they’d like to see, and we got some eye-opening requests: from Read more...
There’s no substitute for mixing with your ears. Too much visual stimulation can be a hindrance where audio craftsmanship is concerned, and because of this, one of my favorite plugins to date is a promotional freebie from Massey, called “Listen.”
When engaged, the Listen plugin will hide your entire workspace, Read more...
Bring forth the fifth. Massey Plugins has finally gone uptown with the CT5 compressor, the next level after their widely-used CT4.
Available in AudioSuite, RTAS, and TDM plug-in formats, the CT5 is bundled alongside the CT4 with a price of $75. Existing CT4 owners can upgrade to the new package Read more...
Drum replacement – or at least drum augmentation – has been part of recorded music since as early as the 1960s, when Phil Spector took to layering live percussion instruments to help create his “Wall of Sound.” It’s a basic technique that only become more prevalent and sophisticated as specialized Read more...
