by Simon | Jan 12, 2016 | Mixing, Software
Programming realistic sounding drums, i.e. setting up different velocity values for most of the notes, can be fairly tedious. Likewise, if you’re working with a ready-made drum loop and repeat it a couple of times the overall sound might be rather static and boring...
by Simon | Jan 6, 2016 | Mixing, Software
Today, we will use the C165a VCA compressor to improve the sound of a fairly simple bass guitar. We will not only work on the dynamics, but also explore the tone shaping capabilities of the plugin by making use of its limiter and saturation circuit. So, without...
by Simon | Dec 30, 2015 | Mixing, Software
If you’re looking for a super wide, thick, and rich sound, look no further than DDD Dimension Chorus! Initially modeled after one of the most popular hardware choruses ever made this plugin version delivers the same world-class sound, but also adds some nifty features...
by Simon | Dec 23, 2015 | Mastering, Software
If you’re looking for a mastering grade compressor the SDC might be your ideal choice: Not only does it offer a powerful combination of one optical and one VCA compressor, it also provides three different transformer models to color your song (if you’re looking...
by Simon | Dec 16, 2015 | Mastering, Mixing, Software
Many compressor plugins out there (including the ones from Sknote like SDC, Disto, STA-Limit, etc.) have them, and most of us have already seen or even used them: sidechain high pass filters. Especially when working with bass heavy material or (sub-)mixes, the...
