From the Studio
Real knowledge from 30+ years behind the console — mixing techniques, synthesis deep-dives, gear reviews, and studio insights by Claudio Passavanti.
35 articles in Mastering
To start things off, don’t expect to slam a limiter on the bus, crank down on it, and get your … read more
This all-metal built, smart looking audio interface sounds, connects and controls better than anything else we’ve ever tried before in … read more
Mixing and mastering for vinyl: what actually changes (and what doesn’t) Yes, we absolutely love records. We keep pressing them, … read more
Here we explain about Mid/Side Processing. It’s very useful knowledge and can be used to increase your sound with different … read more
This is probably the most common question I get from artists sending me their music: “Do I need mixing, mastering, … read more
What does Mastered For iTunes mean? In this article we explain all about that. WHAT IS MASTERED FOR ITUNES Mastered … read more
Achieving loud mixes is the result of taking different actions during the mixing and mastering process. With this video and … read more
Here’s Cubase Pro 9, the latest update from Steinberg. On this article you can read about all of the new … read more
The Swift is a two-channel valve equaliser from Thermionic Culture that it combines circuit design derived from the famous EMI … read more
The Manley Core is a high quality tube-based microphone preamplifier, a compressor, an Equaliser and limiter all in one box. … read more
The Chandler Limited TG Microphone Cassette is a solid state channel strip derived from the revered EMI/Abbey Road TG12345 mixing … read more
The sound of tape is probably the most distinctive feature of most music recorded up until the late 80’s, when … read more
What is Mastering? How is it done? On episode 8 of our podcast we explain all about it: corrective EQ, … read more
The Lynx Hilo is a superb 2-channel mastering AD/DA converter that stands out for clarity, depth-of-image and unprecedented low distortion. … read more
Here is the Tube-Tech SMC 2B one of the most sought after multiband compressors, championed by world class mix engineers … read more
What’s the best PC for Audio in 2016? This one. Here are all the specs and a video of its … read more
Izotope’s latest flagship all-in-one mix & mastering plug-in suite Ozone 7 (and Ozone 7 advanced) provide an array of great … read more
Can a studio desk change your music production life? Yes, absolutely! Here’s how we use the StudioDesk “Music Commander” to … read more
Here’s a full review of the Soundtoys 5, a suite of highly creative and great sounding plugins for saturation, delay … read more
The API 2500 (API is short for Automated Processors Incorporated) is one of the most in-demand Stereo Bus Compressors in … read more
Here’s the Air EQ, a brilliant equaliser from Eiosis, created by Fabrice Gabriel. Watch it in action on our video. … read more
The Analogue Tube AT-101 is a modern no-compromise recreation of the renowned, but incredibly hard to come by, Fairchild 670 … read more
This week we take a look at the Quadrafuzz V2 plugin for Cubase Pro 8. It’s a truly remarkable Multiband … read more
The EMI TG12413 Zener Limiter is an historical piece of equipment manufactured by Chandler Limited for the 75th birthday of … read more
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