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Next Level Mastering with Waves Plugins – Free Presets

By request! In this updated tutorial, we’ll cover all new techniques to increase perceived loudness, maintain dynamics and get more exciting masters utilizing the latest Waves plugins. Check out the tutorial video and download the completed Waves presets for free below 🙂

⚡️ Waves IDX Intelligent Dynamics (Tutorial + Free Presets)

Waves newest plugin isn’t your average compressor! IDX Intelligent Dynamics works uniquely by suppressing excess energy in unpleasant frequencies, while adding impact and presence to the best parts of your audio signal. It may just be the fastest and easiest way to use compression in the Waves plugin lineup. Oh, and it also sounds really ...

Using Reverb as an Emotional Mixing Tool

Reverb is one of the most powerful tools a mixer has, but it’s often misunderstood. We tend to think of it simply as a way to create space and make a track sound bigger. But what if it could do more? What if reverb could be used to evoke a feeling, a mood, or an ...

Hip Hop Vocal Layering Like A Pro (The Easy Way)

In this tutorial, we dive deep into layering vocals with the latest version of Synchro Arts VocAlign 6!

SSL x Sean Divine – 2020 Vision Session

I’ve teamed up with Solid State Logic to share the full session files for one of my new songs, “2020 Vision”, available now as a free download.

Top 5 Waves Plugins You’ll Use Every Session

In this tutorial, I’ll show you 5 Waves plugins that have stood the test of time and that you’ll find yourself using in every session for years to come.

Pop R&B Vocal Chain Design - Free Preset for Waves Studio Rack

Pop R&B Vocal Chain Design – Free Tutorial Series

In this tutorial series, we’re designing a male pop r&b vocal chain from scratch, start to finish, using only Waves plugins and the free Studio Rack utility. We’ll cover proven vocal mixing plugins for a polished sound, as well as new techniques that are unique to this vocal style!

Mastering Chain Design with Waves Plugins - Sean Divine Tutorial Series

Mastering Chain Design Tutorial Series (Preset Download)

We’re back with the new Mastering Chain Design series, completing an R&B master start to finish using the free StudioRack utility plugin (compatible with all DAWs) and Waves Gold.

Mixing Lofi Beats with Waves Retro Fi – Free Presets

Looking to add lo-fi nostalgia to your mix? In this tutorial, we’ll check out the new Retro Fi plugin and hear it on drums, 808s, guitars, synths and more. Check out the video and download all of the Waves Retro Fi presets from the tutorial for free using the link below 🎛

StudioRack / Waves V11 Compatibility Update

Update (5.27.20)
The latest version of StudioRack is now available and is fully compatible with the latest Waves V11 plugins and StudioRack presets.

Mixing with SSL Native Plugins - Sean Divine

Mixing with SSL Native Vocalstrip 2 + Drumstrip (Tutorial Series)

While SSL is known for their legendary analog hardware used on countless hit recordings, they’ve more recently updated their complete line of SSL Native software mixing plugins.

Mixing Low End Like A Pro - Tips and Plugins for Better Bass Mixes

Mixing Low End Like A Pro (Video Tutorial)

Mixing Low End Like A Pro – Better Bass

In this video, we’re covering essential tips and techniques for mixing low end bass you can FEEL!

Divine Mastering Chains Now Available

Divine Mastering Chains is an exclusive collection of versatile mastering presets, utilizing industry-standard Waves Gold plugins.

Mixing Rap Vocals with Waves Plugins (Free Tutorial Series)

We’re back once again in the Mixing with Waves Plugins series, mixing rap vocals start to finish using the free StudioRack utility plugin (compatible with all DAWs).

Mixing Vocals with Waves Plugins (Free R&B Tutorial Series)

A new 3 part tutorial series, Mixing Vocals with Waves plugins! We’ll mix an R&B style vocal, start to finish using the free StudioRack utility plugin (compatible with all DAWs).

Divine Mixing Vocal Chains V2 Screenshot - Vocal Presets for Waves Studio Rack

Divine Mixing Vocal Chains V2 Now Available

Divine Mixing – Vocal Chains V2 is an exclusive collection of world-class vocal presets compatible with all major DAWs.

iZotope VocalSynth 2 Video Demo + Free Preset

The team at iZotope sent over the newly updated VocalSynth 2 for you all to check out!

Divine Mixing - Vocal Chains (Screenshot Main)

Divine Mixing Vocal Chains Now Available

Introducing Divine Mixing Vocal Chains, an exclusive collection of world-class vocal presets for Logic Pro X and Cubase Pro.

Logic Pro X 10.4 Update – Vintage EQ Collection

Logic Pro X 10.4 – Vintage EQ Collection

The 10.4 update for Logic Pro X introduces long-awaited, studio quality emulations of vintage hardware EQs.

Logic Pro X Compressor Explained

Logic Pro X Compressor and Compression Types

The compressor is arguably the most important plugin when mixing vocals (and also one of the toughest to get the hang of). Thankfully, Logic Pro X includes one of the best stock compression plugins around and it’s extremely versatile for many different tasks.