Reviews

This article reviews the Control Strip 2 from Rocksolid Audio – a new type of midi controller dedicated to SSL channel strip plugins only. What makes this particular device compelling is its price tag, ability to operate across DAWs fluently, and support for third-party Native a…

My name is Ron Bates. I’m a freelance audio engineer and producer based out of Nashville, TN. As Techivation just released the T-De-Esser, I thought it might be cool to experiment with some not-so-typical uses for De-Essing. Before we jump into some mixing scenarios, let’s first…

The C1LA is a stereo VCA compressor inspired by the now renowned SSL Quad Comp from the G-series consoles. It is designed for the API 500-series format and is packed with features and functionality found only on high-end devices, often twice its price. In this article, we'll put…

BabyAudio is a new plug-in developer company, that creates high-quality sounding plug-ins, that can be very useful for both music production and audio engineering. Today we wanna review one of their plug-ins we had the chance to try out in a few mixes, while we will consider rev…

Intro Having used oeksound Soothe and the updated Soothe2, it didn't take much for me to have a gander at Spiff plugin when asked. oeksound is a relatively new plug-in company from Helsinki, Finland, founded in 2016 by Olli Keskinen. Their goals are simple as stated on their web…

A surprisingly large portion of an audio engineer’s day is consumed by transferring files for clients. Keeping track of file versions that are uploaded, maintaining organized folders, and ensuring you’re following up on notes provided by the client can often be a headache. Well,…

The MP573 is yet another modern reincarnation of the legendary 1073 mic-pre circuit in a 500-series API format. It is made by the French company Sound Skulptor, led by Jean-Pierre Kuhn. The company was established as a manufacturing facility for the French recording studio and n…

When talk about home studios, first thing that comes to our mind is the audio gear and equipment it requires to get built up. However, there's more than that. Besides the technical equipment, knowledge and of course, the acoustic treatment, here comes the art of creating a vibe…

Intro The Berlin-based analog gear-maker Tegeler Audio Manufaktur are carving their own vision for analog processing rather than copying older proven designs. Earlier this year we reviewed their Creme and Tube Summing Mixer, which were both exceptional devices. Now it’s time for…