
Latest Posts from Ian Vargo


Interview with Score Mixer Phil McGowan

iZotope VocalSynth 2: Vocoder, FX & More

How to Make Your MIDI Sound Less like MIDI

How Yanny vs. Laurel Reveals Flaws in How We Listen to Audio

Why Ableton Live is a Superior DAW for Music Production

5 Saturation Plugins for Mixing Vocals (+ Mix Tips)

Interview with Emmy-Winning Sound Effects Editor Dan Kenyon

6 Essential Tips for Using Reference Tracks

Hans Zimmer Strings

5 Delay Plugins for Mixing Vocals (+ Mix Tips)

5 Compressor Plugins for Mixing Vocals (+ Mix Tips)

7 Channel Strip Plugins for Mixing Vocals (+ Mix Tips)

5 EQ Plugins for Mixing Vocals (+ Mix Tips)

Tips for Creating a Perfect Resume for Audio Industry Jobs

How to Craft a Perfect Cover Letter for Audio Industry Jobs

5 Tips for Getting a Job in the Audio Industry

A Guide to the Different Roles in Audio Post-Production

5 Things I Miss About My First Tape Recorder

6 Things You Shouldn’t Be Afraid to Do in a Mix

The A-Z of Sonic Quality in a Mix

Ian Vargo’s Favorite Plugins (Updated: 2019)

FabFilter Pro-L 2: New Features, Audio Demo & More

5 Trends We’ll See In “The DAW of the Future”

UAD Empirical Labs EL8 Distressor on Drums, Bass, Vocals & More

Soundtoys Little Plate on Vocals and Synths in a Mix

iZotope Ozone 8 — New Features, Master Assistant and More

How to Tame Harshness in a Mix with oeksound soothe

How to Create an 80’s Electric Guitar Vibe

Mastering in 2017 — Where Do We Go From Here?

5 Common Mistakes to Avoid for Mastering in the Box

Introducing: Mastering in The Box Expansion Pack

5 Free Plugins for Mastering in the Box

8 Exciter and Saturation Plugins for Mastering

8 Great Compressor Plugins for Mastering

7 Awesome EQ Plugins for Mastering

6 Essential Limiter Plugins for Mastering

5 Tips for Getting Better Sounding Masters

New UAD Plugins: Moog Multimode Filters + OTO BISCUIT + bx_subsynth
