FabFilter - News and Rumours
You want all the latest news, rumours and everything else there’s to know about FabFilter? We're happy to oblige: On this page you’ll find everything at a glance – and it’s always up to date!
OZONE ALTERNATIVES
The Best iZotope Ozone Alternatives for Mastering Your Music
14 May · Are you wondering which is the best Ozone Alternatives? Here are the best plugin options for mastering, with both free and paid options!
Review
Softube Console 1 Channel Mk III & Fader Mk III Update Adds Plugin Alliance Support & Review!
13 May · Softube Console 1 Channel Mk III & Fader Mk III: Plugin Alliance support is here! Integrate 25 new plugins and enjoy a streamlined mixing workflow.
FILTER PLUGINS
The Best Filter Plugins: Creative Software Filtering Tools
17 Apr · Need more creativity in your tracks? These tools can manipulate your sounds in innovative new ways! This list of the best filter plugins will change your life (or at least your songs).
PRO-Q ALTERNATIVES
Equalizer Shootout: The Best FabFilter Pro-Q Alternatives
14 Apr · When looking for Fabfilter Pro-Q alternatives, there are many things to considers: price, sound, workflow, and additional features
PLUGINS VS ANALOG GEAR
Plugins vs Analog Gear: Does Hardware Really Sound Better?
03 Mar · In this Plugins vs Analog Gear discussion, we try to find out what the most practical solution is for your specific music production workflow.
FabFilter Pro-Q 4.02: Updated With More Functionality!
28 Feb · FabFilter has released a new update of the very popular software equalizer Pro-Q 4.02 with some very interesting new features!
FIXING A MUDDY MIX
How To Fix A Muddy Mix: Stuck In The Mud?
27 Jan · Have you ever spent hours on one of your tracks and ended up making it sound worse rather than better? Here's how to fix a muddy mix.
POST-RECORDING WORKFLOW
Post-Recording Workflow: Time to Bake those Takes
06 Jan · We're discussing post-recording workflow, including some of the key steps to take when editing your recordings in different styles of music.
BEST OF 2024: ADAM
My Highlights of 2024: The Best Software for Electronic Music Production
27 Dec 2024 · These are my 2024 picks for the best software for electronic music production.
MIXING vs MASTERING
Mixing vs Mastering: Can You Do It All?
23 Dec 2024 · So you've started creating tracks in your home studio, but what are the next steps in the process? We're looking at mixing vs mastering.
PUNCHY DRUMS
How to Get a Punchy Drum Sound: Just Make It Slap
21 Oct 2024 · Getting a punchy drum sound is one of the key aspects of achieving a great mix in the many styles of music production we hear today.
DE-ESSERS
What is a De-esser? : How to Reduce Sibilance in Voice Recordings
14 Oct 2024 · Need to give your vocals or speech recordings a more professional edge? We find out what is a de-esser and how to use it in your DAW.
EDM DROPS
How to make an EDM Drop: 5 Basic Production Tips
18 Sep 2024 · Are your tracks lacking that drama and emotional edge needed for the dancefloor? We look into how to make an EDM drop with various methods.
REVERB PLUG-INS
Gimme Some Space: The Best Reverb Plugins for Beginners
12 Aug 2024 · Tired of using the stock reverbs in your DAW? We're looking at some of the best reverb plugins for creating vintage and modern sounds.
PARALLEL COMPRESSION
Understanding Parallel Compression for Beginners
07 Aug 2024 · We dive into parallel compression, a powerful but often misunderstood audio process that can be applied in mixing and mastering workflows.
DELAY PLUG-INS
5 of the Best Delay Plugins for Music Production and Mixing
29 Jul 2024 · No matter which style of music you're creating, a little delay can go a long way. We're looking at some of the best delay plugins for music.
EFFECTS PLUG-INS
How to use Effects Plugins in your DAW: 5 Useful Tips
10 Jul 2024 · When you're starting out in music production, nothing is straightforward. So to help you out, we're looking at how to use effects plugins.
EQ PLUG-INS
Tone-shaping: The Best EQ Plugins for Beginners
08 Jul 2024 · Not happy with stock DAW plug-ins? We investigate some of the best EQ plugins for beginners for DAW-based mixing and music production.
VOCAL PRODUCTION
Vocal Production: 5 Ways To Improve Your Sound
03 Jun 2024 · Paying attention to the different aspects of vocal production can help your music stand out. We look into 5 areas where you can improve.
Using Sidechain Compression for Beginners
15 May 2024 · Ever heard producers or engineers talk about sidechain compression? We cover the basics and where to use it in your production workflow.
The Best Compressor Plugins For Beginners
06 May 2024 · Learning how to use compression can be a challenge. However, the best compressor plugins for beginners can help you master the process.
Lo-Fi: Why Does It Sound So Good?
03 May 2024 · Why is lo-fi so imperfectly perfect? Find out how to add a lo-fi sound to your own recordings with our hardware and software picks.