Plugins

Hip Hop Mastering With Stock Plugins

In this video, I’ll show you a few of the included plugins in Logic Pro X that can be used for Hip Hop Mastering. These processes will familiarize you with some of the basic concepts essential for mastering: EQ, Compression, Stereo Width, Limiting and Metering.

De-Esser Plugin Shootout (Hip Hop Verse)

In this video, we compare and discuss the features of 5 different De-Esser plugins. I’ll show you how to get warmer, less sibilant tones using this valuable tool.

Soundtoys Sie-Q Review and Demo

I recently received an email saying there was an update to my Soundtoys bundle. Oh and by the way, there’s also a brand new EQ plugin included free of charge – the Sie-Q.

Substance Review and Demo by Sean Divine

Output Substance Review and Demo

Output Substance Review. This is “a completely new breed of bass”…

Top 10 Mixing Plugins – The Essential List

1. Fabfilter – Pro-C

The Pro-C by FabFilter is the most versatile software compressor I’ve come across in almost a decade of mixing. I find it to be extremely quick and intuitive to dial in a great sound, which is helped by the visual indicators and sharp ...

Top 10 Plugin Instruments For Producers

1. Xfer Records – Serum

Serum is a relatively new player in the software synthesizer world but it’s already making a strong case as one of the best available. With an amazing tone and versatile sound shaping tools, this one is sure to land in your ...

Mathew Lane StereoDelta Plugin Review

StereoDelta is an easy to use spatial processor, available as AAX/AU/VST/VST3 plug-in, with one powerful knob to control your stereo image. From true mono to three dimensional width, StereoDelta always maintains a natural sound thanks to DrMS technology inside.

Sonarworks Reference 3 Review – Headphone Plugin

From Sonarworks: “Most headphones are held back by physical limitations. We measure those limitations and create a digital profile to correct them through processing in a DAW plugin. With the advanced technology of our Reference 3 Headphone plugin, you get these results with shocking simplicity and absolute accuracy. Tap into the full potential of your ...

Top 10 Compressor Plugins for Hip Hop Vocals

So, you have a nice Hip Hop vocal recording and now it’s time to start mixing! The most important aspect of the Hip Hop vocal is that it is easily heard, balanced and blended with the instrumental. This is achieved in large part by proper use of compression and when coupled with effects like EQ ...

AAS Chromaphone 2 Plugin Demo

Here’s a quick demo for Chromaphone 2 – Applied Acoustic Systems’ newest Acoustic Object Synthesizer. It has an extremely diverse and expressive sound to it with a great looking GUI which we’ve come to expect from AAS. This is not designed to compete with the synth plugin heavyweights like Omnisphere 2, Massive, etc. It’s an ...

Mixing Hip Hop Vocals with Stock Plugins

Check out this tutorial demonstrating mixing hip hop vocals using only stock plugins in Logic Pro. Download the session file for free.

Waves Nx Review – Headphone Mixing Plugin

Waves Nx is a virtual monitoring plugin that simulates the ideal acoustics of a high-end mix room – inside your headphones.

The Best Sylenth1 Skin (Download)

Sylenth1 has become one of the most popular synth plugins on the planet since it’s release in 2007. It’s still one of the best sounding software synthesizers to date. However, one of the biggest complaints has always been that the factory look of the plugin is not the easiest on the eyes.

Top 10 Audio Plugins You Should Know About

In case these top 10 plugins for VST/AU slipped under your radar, your owe it to yourself (and your music) to check them out!