If you’re looking to increase the loudness of your mix, there are basically two tools for the job – limiters and clippers. What’s handy about today’s tools, though, is that many of them are hybrid limiters and clippers, which lets you perform two jobs with just one VST plugin. Whether it’s mixing or mastering, boosting…
Though premium options are generally better than free ones, you don’t need to spend an arm and a leg on a VST plugin to get a good one. There are plenty of amazing VST plugins under $100 just waiting to be snatched up. Whether it’s EQ, reverb, delay, compression, limiters, channel strips, or otherwise, regardless…
Atmospheric music has a certain quality to it, something comparable to immersion. To reproduce this quality, and make it a part of your projects, you need the right tools for the job. While you can create sounds from scratch, and it’s well worth learning the process, nowadays there are so many convenient tools just waiting…
Even today, old school mixing consoles are highly revered and sought-after by producers. This is in large part due to their integrated effects, like EQ, compression, and gate. A “channel strip” refers to a single channel on a mixing board, but today it’s basically thought of an all-in-one, “everything you need” effects tool to make…
While lining up all your boutique amplifiers in your studio, tweaking the knobs until they sound just right, busting out your best mics, and getting everything set up in a great sounding room might be the best way to get exquisite guitar tone… The truth is you can bypass a lot of the cost and…
From soft synths to scoring instruments, there are plenty of options when it comes to VST plugins that deliver competent pad sounds. And whether it’s reversing sounds or layering multiple instruments, there is unprecedented convenience that can come with modern VSTs, which will do most of the heavy lifting for you. In this guide, we…
So, you’ve probably heard about VST plugins, and you might even know a thing or two about them. But how exactly do these seemingly magical plugin modules work? In this guide, we’ll explain what VST plugins are, how they work, where they come from, and more! What Are VST Plugins? – Quick Answer VST stands…
As one of the most popular genres in the Spanish-speaking Caribbean, reggaeton has got its own musical vibe, derived from hip-hop, Latin American, and Caribbean music. While there aren’t any hard and fast rules as to what tools you need to create great sounding reggaeton music, you’re obviously going to require both virtual effects and…
Smooth, sexy, and sultry. R&B is a genre that really brings the heat to the beat. But how do you cook up the perfect track for mass consumption? What ingredients do you need to mix together and in what portions to create an auditory experience? In this guide, we look at the best VST plugins…
House music has had a widespread impact on pop music, especially on dance music. To this day, DJs, artists, and producers continue to pioneer new subgenres and sounds, making it ever more exciting. If you want to create great sounding house music that gets people up and dancing, then you also need the best tools…