Pro Audio Files

What is Sidechain Compression? (+ 5 Ways to Use It)

By Guest on 08/29/2019

Tips for Using Sidechain Compression in a Mix

By Justin Colletti on 05/13/2016

The Basics of Compressor Sidechain and Detection

By iZotope on 04/25/2016

5 Sidechain Pumping Techniques for EDM

By Guest on 01/22/2015

How to Set Up Buss Compression w/ Sidechain for Multiple Submixes

By Eric Tarr on 12/13/2014

How to Mix Bass and Kick with Multiband Sidechain Compression

By David Glenn on 05/21/2014

How to Set Up EDM-style Sidechain Compression

By Eric Tarr on 08/29/2013

How to Use Buss, Parallel and Sidechain Compression for Mixing Drums

By Eric Tarr on 06/24/2013

14 Favorite Channel Strip Plugins (+ Mix Tips)

By Ian Vargo on 04/19/2023

8 Techniques for Compressing Vocals in a Mix

By Ian Vargo on 03/27/2023

7 Favorite Limiter Plugins (+ Tips)

By Ian Vargo on 01/26/2023

8 Best Mastering Plugins of All Time

By Ian Vargo on 01/12/2023

6 Realizations That Helped Me Become a Better Mix Engineer

By Danny Echevarria on 06/26/2022

5 Tips for Making Great Synth Pads (+ 12 Great Plugins)

By Matt Starling on 06/6/2022

12 Tips for Mixing Metal Music

By Thomas Brett on 02/14/2022

7 Favorite Kush Audio Plugins (+ Mix Tips)

By Danny Echevarria on 02/5/2022

15 Best Compressor Plugins for Mixing (+ Mix Tips)

By Ian Vargo on 01/15/2022

22 Favorite Mix Buss Plugins (+ Mix Tips)

By Ian Vargo on 01/10/2022

20 Favorite UAD Plugins (+ Mix Tips)

By Ian Vargo on 01/2/2022

What Is a Noise Gate? (+ 3 of the Best Gate Plugins)

By Thomas Brett on 05/3/2021

14 Best EQ Plugins for Mixing (+ Mix Tips)

By Ian Vargo on 04/1/2021

5 Favorite FabFilter Plugins (+ Mix Tips)

By Thomas Brett on 03/19/2021

7 Overused Music Production Buzzwords I’m Tired of Hearing

By Danny Echevarria on 02/23/2021

The Basics of Dynamic EQ (+ 4 Mix Tips)

By Danny Echevarria on 01/31/2021

16 Considerations for Naming New Instrument Presets

By Philip Mantione on 01/17/2021

10 Most Popular Waves Audio Plugins (+ Mix Tips)

By Thomas Brett on 01/3/2021

3 Habits That Are Affecting Your Productivity in the Studio

By Thomas Brett on 12/12/2020

7 Tips for Getting a More Dynamic Mix

By Danny Echevarria on 10/31/2020

11 Plugins for Adding Rhythmic Sophistication

By Philip Mantione on 10/5/2020

The Complete Guide to Mixing Low End

By Guest on 05/25/2020

How to Handle Harshness in a Mix (+ 4 Great Plugins)

By Ian Vargo on 05/15/2020

4 Tips for Preventing Over-Processing During Mixing

By Thomas Brett on 05/3/2020

6 Plugins for Saving Unusable Audio

By Danny Echevarria on 04/29/2020

6 Strategies for Taming Midrange in a Busy Mix

By Danny Echevarria on 10/25/2019

49 Glitch-Inducing Plugins & the Search for Error

By Philip Mantione on 10/3/2019

9 Best De-Esser Plugins (+ Mix Tips)

By Ian Vargo on 07/20/2019

5 Compression Tricks You Won’t Believe Actually Work

By Guest on 07/15/2019

The Basics of Step Sequencing (+ 9 Great Step Sequencers)

By Philip Mantione on 06/29/2019

Review: PORTAL – Granular FX Plugin by OUTPUT

By Philip Mantione on 06/18/2019

5 Tips for Increasing Loudness in a Mix

By Guest on 06/6/2019