In the Production Expert podcast James, Julian and Dan talk about EQ. How to use it? How much does it matter what you use, and does anyone actually use EQ presets? They also share their finds of the week.

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Deals

• Quiet Art have a special introductory price on their new WaveRider Tg, a new plug-in which offers the same industry leading level riding technology as found in their class leading WaveRider v3 but in a simpler, easier to use plug-in which, unlike WaveRider v3 is available to all as it comes in VST and AU versions as well as AAX. WaveRider Tg offers the speed of using a compressor but the control and lack of compression artifacts of using volume automation. Check out this deal to get this plug-in for $59 instead of the regular price of $129.  

• Sonnox have launched their Summer Sale in which virtually everything is at half price for one month. If you have been considering any Sonnox plug-ins or bundles NOW is the time to get them, but don’t delay as their annual sale only lasts until July 10th 2019.

• There are also some great new deals from our Partners like Universal Audio,, Editors Keys, Avid and Focusrite on our Deals page.

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Talking Points

• EQ. Why? What? Where? Who?

Competitions

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Source Connect Now

As you may know, we are spread out around the UK, Europe and the US when we record the podcast. In the past, we have used a variety of internet-based solutions so we could hear each other.  We have settled on Source Connect Now which gives us ISDN equivalent quality audio using a Chrome browser, no software to install. You can get a free account from Source Elements.

Find Of The Week Kindly Sponsored by RSPE Audio Solutions

RSPE Audio carries every great audio interface on the market from brands like Universal Audio, Focusrite, Apogee, Avid, Burl, Antelope, RME, and more. Not sure which interface to buy? RSPE’s team can help you find the perfect interface to fit your workflow, and your budget! Shop online or contact their team with any questions.

• James - Slate Raven and the LiveStream Studio 6 software.

• Julian - Kii Threes In Senso Systems Truro

• Dan - Townsend Labs aax dsp

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