Developers spend loads of time and money to constantly make the DAW better than before. What do some do that others still fall short on? Has it all been done before, and if not what are the things that every DAW should do now? We investigate.
Misinformed, Lazy, Angry - Modern Audio Industry Discourse
The audio industry is facing a crisis of discourse. We have some of the smartest and most creative people in our midst, so why are some of the worst getting heard?
Is Music Becoming Clip Art On TV Shows?
With such a huge volume of content now being produced to meet the needs of the various broadcasters and streaming platforms, how do we ensure that music continues to do the job it should? In this article, Paul Maunder considers various types of productions…
Using Ducking To Improve The Clarity Of Reverberated Dialogue
Ensuring that dialogue is clear and audible is one of the most fundamental aspects of any film or TV mix and one thing to consider in achieving this is the interaction of the dialogue with reverb. In this useful article and video, Paul Maunder demonstrates how to use ducking to improve the clarity of reverberated dialogue.
Understanding Loudness Part 1 - Why Do We Need Loudness?
Not sure what all this loudness stuff is about and how it affects you? Loudness expert Mike Thornton answers all these questions and many more in this six-part series, now available for free. In this first part, we clarify what we mean by loudness.
Unattended Mixing Sessions: Blessing Or Curse?
Our recent article ‘Are Screens Affecting What We Hear When Mixing?’ raised an interesting further point, mainly because several professionals cited ‘the people’ effect as an important factor in getting mixes in shape. It leads us to ask a further question; Unattended Mixing Sessions: Blessing Or Curse?
Using Accentize dxRevive Pro and Chameleon For Dialogue Processing
In this article and video, Paul Maunder demonstrates the new algorithms in dxRevive Pro, and showcases a workflow where the plugin can be used in conjunction with Accentize Chameleon for processing dialogue.
How Every Freelance Audio Professional Can Create A Great Website
In this guide, we'll explore why having a web presence matters and how you can create an impactful and straightforward one-page website that doesn’t require a degree in graphic design or take days to create.
How To Get Any Reverb With One Control
Engineers are used to getting the space they need inside their reverb by juggling a few familiar controls. Here we check out the space-morphing chops of one reverb that dares to do it all with one knob.
How To Kill A Small Studio Business In 3 Months
This article explores the critical importance of maintaining healthy cash flow and reserves, and the deceptive allure of big-name clients who may inadvertently contribute to financial instability.
If You Think Buying Pro Audio Gear Is Hard Then Read This
If you think buying studio gear is hard today, then we take a trip down memory lane to recall the buying experience many of us grew accustomed to. This is the pre-internet, overnight deliveries, YouTube tutorials and social media world of buying gear. Read it and weep!
Are Screens Affecting What We Hear When Mixing?
I was talking to a Swedish producer on Zoom last week and he made a throw away comment, “mixes always sound better when I play them in the finder.” My jaw dropped, I had also felt this for some time but thought I was being irrational. So I asked some more producers and engineers what they thought, the results surprised me.
The Big Benefits Of Plug-in Reverb
A few engineers remember the days when real artificial reverb was either plate or spring-shaped. Now with the absolute dominance of modern digital reverb, here we remind ourselves of just how totally indispensable this modern mix marvel really is…
Accentize dxRevive Gets Major Update - New Algorithms And More
Accentize, makers of clever audio restoration plugins, has announced the release of version 1.1.0 of its highly acclaimed audio restoration plugin, dxRevive. With new features and more.
How AI Is Changing Audio Post-Production
We take a deep dive into how artificial intelligence is changing the audio post-production sector. How text-to-speech and speech-to-text are impacting post-production, how generative AI impacts sound effects creation, how stem creation from mixed tracks is coming of age and a look at what’s next for AI in audio post-production.
Exploring Spectral Audio Editing Tools And Techniques
Spectrograms have been around for decades and spectral editing has existed for over 20 years. In this article, Paul Maunder investigates their history, takes a look at some of the popular editing tools available today and explains a number of techniques to get the best results for your audio.
The Lonely World Of The Freelancer
Russ Hughes discusses the often unspoken truth about freelancing or running your own business, that we are often left to cope alone with the challenges.
Three Reasons To Turn Away Work: A Smart Approach for Audio Professionals
The temptation of taking on every project that comes your way is understandable, after all, turning down paying work seems like insanity. However, I’ve discovered that sometimes the wisest decision is to turn away work. This article looks at three reasons why saying no can, paradoxically, lead to greater success and job satisfaction for audio professionals.
7 Compressors For Any Flavour In The Mix
When it comes to injecting character into the mix, compressors can play a pretty big role when they’re not being used for plain old dynamic control. Here we share our pick of classic devices and some legends-in-waiting for some tasty mix infusions and more.
MixStage - A New Tool for Audio Post-Production Collaboration
In the highly demanding world of audio post-production, where both time and sound quality are invaluable, platforms that aid collaboration among sound designers, re-recording mixers, editors, and composers can become a handy tool. In this article for Production Expert, MixStage.io explains how its platform aims to revolutionise the audio industry with its pioneering real-time collaboration features.