Latest Posts from Ian Vargo
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
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
5 Tips for Getting Better Sounding Masters
New UAD Plugins: Moog Multimode Filters + OTO BISCUIT + bx_subsynth
New Course: Mastering in the Box with Ian Vargo
5 Tips for a Better Sense of Space in Your Mixes
5 Secret Weapons for Your Mix Buss (Hardware)
How to Use Ableton Live as a Virtual Instrument in Pro Tools
Using Compression for Spatial Clarity + Mix Buss Compression for Intimacy
Tips for Using Compressors for Tone and Color in a Mix
3 Ways to Use Compression to Manipulate Drums in a Mix
How to Use Compression to Increase Perceived Intensity
Compression Basics: 1176 into LA-2A on Vocals + CL 1B on Keyboards
5 Things to Listen for When Using Compression
Plugin Profile: UAD Fender ’55 Tweed Deluxe
Plugin Profiles: UAD Neve 1073 Preamp & EQ + AKG BX 20 Spring Reverb
Plugin Profiles: API Vision Channel Strip + dbx 160 Compressor/Limiter
4 Ways to Make Your Mix Engineer Happy
5 Pro Tools Features I Never Take for Granted
A Brief History of the Vocoder
5 Tips for Better High End in a Mix