by quinto | Jan 11, 2016 | Software
SDC has a huge interface full of controls. The placement of knobs, switches, leds and meters can be confusing at first. It is extremely clear once you get used to look at it as regions. 1 – Optical Compressor. SDC is built around two compressors per channel....
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...
by Simon | Dec 9, 2015 | Mixing, Software
In this tutorial we’re going to mix a rocking guitar riff with Strip and its complementary plugin Bus. Apart from incorporating various valuable mixing tools like EQ, compression, saturation, and so forth, these two plugins also have got the amazing ability to give...
