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How To Boost The Effectiveness Of Your Software-Based Studio.

How To Boost The Effectiveness Of Your Software-Based Studio.

In part one of this series, we discussed what you need to do to level up your room and recording chain. In part two, we'll explore what you need to do to boost the effectiveness of your software-ba...

From Bedroom to Studio: How to Improve Your Production Quality on a Budget

From Bedroom to Studio: How to Improve Your Production Quality on a Budget

Despite what the big dogs might tell you, it's entirely possible to create pro-level recordings in your home studio. And despite what the forums might tell you, you don't need to spend a lot of cas...

The Power of Automation: Tips for Making the Most of Automation in Your Tracks

The Power of Automation: Tips for Making the Most of Automation in Your Tracks

Automation is one of the most powerful tools at an engineer’s disposal, yet many don't take advantage of it or use it to its fullest. In this post, we'll cover what automation is, explore its modes...

A Systematic Approach To ACTUALLY Improve As A Music Producer

A Systematic Approach To ACTUALLY Improve As A Music Producer

Are you frustrated that your mixes are not getting any better over time?  Or perhaps they’re improving but you want to get to the destination of ‘Pro Mixes’ faster? Energy and persistence are nec...

The Most Powerful Feature in REFERENCE: The Level Line

The Most Powerful Feature in REFERENCE: The Level Line

Our REFERENCE plugin is jam-packed with powerful features that are guaranteed to transform your music productions. That said, REFERENCE's most formidable tool is also one of its most understated: t...

Should You Remove Resonances During Mastering?

Should You Remove Resonances During Mastering?

Resonances infect your mix with their unpleasant and fatiguing tone.  Even if you effectively tame all the problematic resonances on individual channels during mixing, you might find that when the...