Marking the audio plugin giant’s arrival to the collaborative working arena, Waves Stream lets anyone plug into mixes from anywhere in the world. Here we show you how to get the best out of its simple Send and Receive components.
How Intelligent Audio Plugins Can Streamline The Mix Process
With a new generation of tools using either advanced algorithms or AI to do what they do, engineers can achieve more than ever in the mix. Whether it’s a fresh take on an old favourite, or the latest restorative fix, here we take a look at what can be achieved with these magic modern helpers.
Remote Audio & Video Collaboration Software Choices In 2024
This decade has seen some big changes in how the industry gets things done remotely. With a number of competing platforms letting audio pros do their thing wherever they are, here we round up some of those out there and what they offer.
We Check Out MixStage IO
As some budgets get smaller, attended client approvals for post production mixes might be a luxury some projects cannot stretch to. In this video, Paul Maunder and Luke Goddard check out one tool that allows post mixers and clients to review and collaborate remotely.
We Check Out Ginger Audio Authentic Audio
Many remote collaboration tools are aimed at engineers and other audio pros, but creators can also tap into the tech. Adding to their virtual audio toolkit for pros, here we check out Ginger Audio’s latest remote workflow helper for creatives.
Waves Stream Announced
Waves’ new Stream ecosystem marks the audio plugin giant’s arrival to the collaborative working arena. Following a period in early access beta, now anyone can plug into mixes from anywhere in the world. We have the details…
SSL 360 Link Controller - First Look
SSL’s UC1 hardware was created to control the company’s audio plugin channels strips. Answering many users’ requests, now hands-on control awaits any third party VST3 audio plugin. We get up-close to see how 360 Link can supercharge the UC1 in more ways than one.
We Check Out Sound Radix Auto Align 2.1 For Music
With engineers constantly trading simplicity for control, throwing more mics at things can have its downsides. Sound Radix’s solution to multi-mic woes now has some new reasons for engineers to be cheerful. We check them out.
We Explain Audiomovers INJECT
Audiomovers’ INJECT adds to their range of collaborative helpers, designed to move audio between the DAW and other apps. With a few tricks up its sleeve not found elsewhere, we talk about what it does and show how it can be used.
Using Source-Nexus Suite For High Quality Remote Approval
With post production workflows demanding high quality tools for remote working, those mixing to picture find themselves increasingly working via the internet. We check out Source Elements’ latest creation Source-Nexus Suite to see how it performs.
We Take A First Look At Sonible Smart:Deess
Known for intelligent tools that flash their AI credentials, Sonible’s new smart::deess takes on de-essing with a twist of its own. With automatic parametrization, and non-level dependent treatments on offer, it offers an alternative to classical de-essing.
We Check Out What’s New In Nugen A|B Assist 2
With a raft of refinements for a wider base of users, as well as slicker operation, Nugen’s blind testing tool just got better. With up to four mix candidates and more, we take a look at AB Assist to see how it can banish bias for good.
Can Accentize DxRevive Pro Rescue Camera Sound?
Clean capture is always the aim, but for whatever reason sometimes booms or lav mics might not make it back to the camera. When only onboard camera audio remains does quality have to go out the window? DxRevive Pro thinks not… Hear the results for yourself.
Plugin Hoarder? You Need This Free Application
If you are a Mac user and you have more plugins installed on your system than you use, you need Audio Plugin Uninstaller. The refreshingly descriptive name of this product probably tells you all you need to know. We’ve tried it and it’s great!
Re-Balancing Tracks Using Acon Digital Remix
With re-mixing tech getting better by the year, engineers no longer need the multitrack to get new balances, or even to isolate or remove elements altogether. We check out the latest in un-mixing magic from the minds at Acon Digital.
When Is An Audio Spectrum Analyser Useful?
Analyzers can show us lots but what can they actually tell us about making the mix better? Here we look at when an extra window on the mix can help.
Using Nugen Aligner To Fix Phase Fast
Adding mics to drum kits can bring extra control or a larger than life sound for the mix, but many mics pointed at the same thing can throw up other challenges. Here we talk about those and one way to fix them quickly, easily, and cheaply.
Audio Utility Software We Couldn't Do Without
In this article we suggest some useful utility software which we find helpful for those tedious tasks which can get in the way of actually getting stuff done. From awkward audio routing, through to scanning your plugins, here are a few you might want to check out.
Speed Up Collaborative Mixes With Nugen Jotter
Whether working in Music or Post, sharing ideas as the job progresses can get clunky. Setting out to ditch the tangle of messenger apps, email, and texts, we check out Nugen’s Jotter that keeps everything in one place.
PT Prefs 2 Updated To Include Search In Plugins Tab - UPDATED
Pete Gates has announced PT Prefs 2 v2.1.1 of his excellent free Pro Tools Preferences Trasher tool. We have the details.