28 December , 2025 | Mixing and mastering
Every year, producers, composers, and audio engineers ask the same question: which DAW is actually the best? In 2026, the answer has become clearer thanks to large-scale user surveys conducted across professional music platforms and independent communities. Unlike promotional rankings or affiliate-driven reviews, this article is based entirely on real user votes. We analyzed polls, […]
Read more >23 December , 2025 | Mixing and mastering
Acon Digital has officially released Extract:Dialogue 2, a major update to its dialogue restoration and processing plugin designed for film, television, streaming content, and professional post-production workflows. The new version introduces a redesigned interface and expanded feature set, significantly streamlining speech cleanup while improving visual clarity and control. One of the standout additions is real-time […]
Read more >23 December , 2025 | Mixing and mastering
PSPaudioware has unveiled PSP InfiniStrip Earth, an enhanced edition of its flagship modular channel strip designed for professional audio production with true zero latency. The update introduces five brand-new processing modules, significantly expanding the plugin’s sound-shaping capabilities while maintaining fast, intuitive workflows. The new release targets a wide range of users, including recording engineers, mixing […]
Read more >31 October , 2025 | Mixing and mastering
The Mix Me DJ is a rare and fascinating toy-sized DJ console — or, more precisely, a mini groovebox — released around 2004. Today, it’s incredibly hard to find, making it a sought-after piece among collectors of early digital music toys. Despite its small size, the Mix Me DJ packs an impressive amount of sound […]
Read more >3 September , 2025 | Mixing and mastering
iZotope has rolled out Ozone 12, the latest evolution of their flagship mastering suite. This update introduces three completely new modules, a more flexible Master Assistant, and a refined limiting algorithm for the Maximizer. Together, they streamline the mastering process, making it easier to achieve polished, release-ready results — even when the original mix is […]
Read more >9 July , 2025 | Mixing and mastering
Behind every professionally-sounding track there’s more than just the artist and producer — there are two key technical specialists: the mixing engineer and the mastering engineer. These experts work at the final stages of music production and hold responsibility for how it ultimately sounds. Although these roles often blur, they have distinct tasks and responsibilities. […]
Read more >9 July , 2025 | Mixing and mastering
Sound engineering is where creativity meets precision. A modern engineer isn’t just the person behind the console — they’re a versatile creator, working across studios, live shows, films, games, and streaming platforms. But what will the profession look like in the near future? Let’s explore where the industry is going and how to prepare. Where […]
Read more >9 July , 2025 | Mixing and mastering
Mastering is the final stage of music production — where a track receives its polished finish, ready for any platform or device. Although its importance remains unchanged, the tools and methods are evolving. In this article we’ll explore how mastering has transformed, which technologies are shaping it today, and what the future of sound may […]
Read more >8 July , 2025 | Mixing and mastering
The developers of Pulsar Audio have officially announced the release of a new multifunctional Vocal Studio plug-in, which combines all the key tools for vocal processing in one interface. The solution is aimed at musicians, producers and sound engineers who need to quickly get high-quality sound without the need to use a chain of many […]
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