 - Review of Synchro Arts Revoice Pro 3 - Tighten it UpWritten test- The folks at Synchro Arts, renowned for their VocAlign software, recently came out with Revoice Pro 3, the latest version of their application that incorporates vocal alignment, pitch correction, dou… 
 - Ratio and Threshold in a Compressor - A guide to mixing music - Part 30Learning- This week we'll proceed with the final steps of the method to learn about the sonic impact of the main parameters of a compressor. After having seen the attack and release times, now it's the turn of… 
 - Review of the Waves Butch Vig Vocals plug-in - Vocals Like VigWritten test- In the tradition of its Jack Joseph Puig, Chris Lord Alge, Eddie Kramer, and Manny Marroquin signature plug-ins, Waves has released Butch Vig Vocals (Mac/PC), a processor plug-in designed to let you … 
 - Attack and Release in a Compressor - A guide to mixing music - Part 29Learning- In this installment, I'll show you a way to set a compressor that helps you understand what each parameter does. This method is by no means the ultimate solution, however it ought to help you grasp t… 
 - Understanding Compressor Parameters - A guide to mixing music - Part 28Learning- Now that we've discussed the possible uses for compression, let's take a look at the way a compressor works. To do that, I'll explain to you, in a theoretical way, the different parameters commonly f… 
 - Signal processing and effects plug-ins that won’t break… - 12 Quality Plug-ins for $100 or LessLearning- Although top-of-the-line processor and effects plug-ins can be expensive, there are alternatives available that offer quality performance at budget-friendly prices. In this article, I’ll look at 12 s… 
 - Sonokinetic Capriccio review - Sonokinetic Plays a CapriccioWritten testBest Product award- The supply of virtual orchestras has become more and more abundant. There's a seemingly never-ending rise in the number of samples, instruments and content available, in general. But what about how t… 
 - A synth expert picks his top 5 virtual instruments - These Are a Few of My Favorite SynthsLearning- I’ve been writing about synthesizers since the 1970s and reviewing virtual instruments since the 1990s. Still, when Audiofanzine asked me to pick my "top 5" software synths, it was no easy feat, as t… 
 - Why We Compress - A guide to mixing music - Part 27Learning- In this second installment dedicated to dynamics processing during mixdown, we'll take some time to discuss the whys before moving on to the hows. 
 - Review of the Slate Digital Virtual Mix Rack - Slated for ExcellenceWritten testBest Value award- The release of a channel strip plug-in doesn’t typically generate a lot of excitement, but it sure has in the case of Slate Digital’s Virtual Mix Rack (VMR). Slate’s hardware emulations are considere… 
 - Dynamics Processing 101 - A guide to mixing music - Part 26Learning- This week we'll tackle dynamics processing during mixdown, a very thorny subject if there ever was one...To approach the topic in the best way possible, it's useful to begin with a quick rundown of t… 
 - Review of the Universal Audio Sound Machine Wood Works … - A Cure for DI Acoustic GuitarWritten testInnovation award- When Universal Audio announced Sound Machine Wood Works at NAMM this year, I was intrigued by what was promised: A plug-in that can change a DI recorded acoustic so that it sounds like it was miked. … 
 - Which Comes First? - A guide to mixing music - Part 25Learning- Before we tackle the next major section of this series ─ dynamics ─ let's diverge briefly to take stock of where we are in the process, and cover an important issue involving effect-chain order. 
 - Put Your Best Feature Forward - 10 cool and innovative features from 10 top DAWsLearning- All DAWS are definitely not created equal. Yes they can all record and edit audio and MIDI, host effects and software instruments, and provide facilities for mixing. But beyond those bread-and-butter… 
 - Eiosis AirEQ Premium Review - Second WindWritten testBest Product award- Eight years after the original, Eiosis presents a "Premium" edition of the AirEQ plug-in. 
 - EQing Tools of the Trade - A guide to mixing music - Part 24Learning- Now that we have analyzed EQing during mixdown, let's talk a bit about the tools capable of carrying out the task. 
 - A Matter of Perspective - A guide to mixing music - Part 23Learning- In this week's installment, we'll continue our focus on EQing during mixdown, with some additional tips and advice. 
 - Get Up to Speed with Apple Loops - A video lesson on using Apple Loops in Logic Pro X and GarageBandLearning- Whether you're a Logic or GarageBand user, you can spice up your recordings with a huge range of instrument loops and sound effects via the Apple Loops that were included with your DAW. Here's a vid… 
 - Trust Your Ears - A guide to mixing music - Part 22Learning- To close this chapter dedicated to EQing during mixdown, I'll give you some tips and tricks that ought to help you adopt better habits. 
 - Create Space and Depth with EQ - A guide to mixing music - Part 21Learning- Contrary to popular belief, panning and ambience are not the only tools to use for adjusting the location of a track in the sound field of a mix. We are about to see that the sensations of space and … 
 - And There Was Color - A guide to mixing music - Part 20Learning- In this episode we'll discuss a pretty subjective application of EQing, namely, coloration. 
 - A review of the Alesis DM Dock drum interface - It's Sittin' On the Dock While You PlayWritten test- Following in the footsteps of its I/O Dock, which provided iPad musicians with a fully featured audio and MIDI interface with a docking slot, Alesis has released the DM Dock. Aimed at iPad drummers a… 
 - A review of Sound Radix Drum Leveler - A New Level of ControlWritten test- If you use audio drum tracks in your productions, whether loops or multitrack recordings — you’re likely to have plenty of occasions where you wish you could adjust the levels of a particular drum or… 
 - Lifting the Mask - A guide to mixing music - Part 19Learning- Today we'll deal with frequency masking ─ what is it actually, and how can we solve it? 
 - If it Ain't Broke, Don't Fix it - A guide to mixing music - Part 18Learning- In this installment, we'll do a quick review on how to deal with the rest of the mid frequencies and the high end. Why a "quick" review? Well, because there are no systematic rules this time around a… 
 
                             
                






