April 21, 2026 | Mixing and mastering
Lectrosonics S1 Shotgun Microphone — Specs, MKH 416 Comparison, and Real-World Verdict Lectrosonics S1 shotgun microphone is a new RF-bias condenser shotgun mic built for film, TV, and broadcast production. It offers 10 dBA self-noise, ultra-low power draw, and a lightweight boom-friendly design. At $1639, it directly competes with industry standards like Sennheiser MKH 416 […]
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Slate Digital Bus Clipper review: a fast loudness tool that cuts peaks—but not corners Slate Digital Bus Clipper has landed as a new mastering-focused plugin, positioned somewhere between a clipper, a saturator, and a loudness tool. It’s not trying to replace a limiter—and that distinction matters more than the marketing suggests. This is a two-stage […]
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Deity PR-4 field recorder: a 32-bit release built to eliminate recording errors, not improve sound Deity PR-4 field recorder has been officially announced, entering the 32-bit recording market with a clear agenda: remove failure points from production audio rather than push sonic quality forward. Deity Microphones is clearly targeting real-world production scenarios — interviews, documentary […]
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DT-600 Mini Plugin (Free Download): Fast 80s Texture, Minimal Control DT-600 Mini plugin is out now from DAWJunkie—a free, preset-driven instrument based on the Casio MT-600. It’s not trying to be a modern synth. It’s a constrained ROM-style tool that delivers instant 80s plucks and lo-fi keys with almost no setup. Quick facts (above the […]
Read More →April 20, 2026 | Uncategorised
u-he Zebra 3 release: price, download, features and real-world use u-he Zebra 3 is officially released as a complete rebuild of the company’s flagship modular synth plugin. The new version replaces the legacy grid system with a dynamic Generator Rack and combines wavetable, additive, and physical modeling synthesis in a single environment. Quick facts: Type: […]
Read More →April 20, 2026 | Mixing and mastering
In Austin’s live-driven music scene, many artists rush straight into mastering after recording a track. Between weekly gigs on Sixth Street, home demos in East Austin project rooms, and fast turnaround releases around SXSW and ACL, it’s common to want a song “finished” as quickly as possible. The problem is that mastering can only polish […]
Read More →April 18, 2026 | Uncategorised
MPG Awards 2026 Winners: Full List and What It Means for Mixing and Mastering MPG Awards 2026 winners have been announced following a sold-out ceremony at The Troxy in London. The Music Producers Guild revealed the full list, highlighting the engineers, producers, and studios shaping current audio production standards. MPG Awards 2026 Winners (Full List) […]
Read More →April 17, 2026 | Mixing and mastering
Why Connection Type No Longer Matters When Choosing an Audio Interface in 2026 The long-running debate around USB vs Thunderbolt audio interfaces has effectively ended. What used to be a critical factor in performance is now one of the least relevant considerations when choosing an interface. This isn’t a theoretical shift. It’s already reflected in […]
Read More →April 17, 2026 | Mixing and mastering
Chicago artists record music in many different ways. Some tracks come straight from live club performances and rehearsal rooms. Others are built in home studios between sessions. Many hip-hop and pop releases start with a purchased beat and a vocal recorded in a bedroom setup. Despite these different workflows, most Chicago musicians face the same […]
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