76 Results for "500 series"

Stereo Width in the Mix 2026: How Mid/Side Processing Actually Gives Your Sound More Room

Stereo width in the mix: how mid/side processing cleanly separates center and sides, which hardware and plugins are worth it, and how much is enough.

Unnecessary Studio Gear That Is Actually Worth Having

We investigate equipment that is often referred to as unnecessary studio gear to find out if certain audio tools remain useful in any recording studio.

Deals Of The Week from Elektron, AIAIA, and Cranborne Audio

In this installment of Deals Of The Week, you'll find a selection of exciting deals on music production gear to improve different areas of your setup.

Microphone/Preamp Combinations That Magically Work Together

We explore different microphone/preamp combinations and discuss some of the benefits of pairing certain gear in your recording chain.

Creative Mix Tools For Breaking The Rules

We explore creative mix tools that give you the freedom to break out of the traditional mold when it comes to signal processing and sound shaping.

Budget 500 Series Modules: The Cheapest Way To Get Analogue Gear

Tired of analogue modeling software plug-ins? We check out some of the best budget 500 series modules for producing music at home.

The Best Channel Strips for your Recording Setup

We've selected some of the best channel strips for your home recording setup, and we'll discuss how to find one that suits your workflow.

The Best Stereo EQs for Mixdown and Mastering

Hardware EQs are powerful tools for shaping your master bus during mixdown and mastering. We check out some of the best stereo EQs.

The Best 1176 Alternatives for your Home Studio

Are you in need of that classic FET compressor sound? We're looking at some of the best 1176 alternatives for your recording setup.

The Best Bus Compressors: Give It That Glue

Hardware processing on your master bus can transform your sound completely, we look at some of the best bus compressors.

Hardware EQs for Recording and Mixing: Flavoursome Sound Shaping

Tracking vocals and instruments at home can be a challenge. We check out some of the best EQs for recording in your home studio.

Why Do We Still Use 1980s Reverb?

We discuss the magic of 1980s reverb, why it's still in use today, and the different ways to bring classic reverb sounds to your setup.

What makes the Pultec EQ so special?

One of the most renowned studio tools in the history of recorded music, we look at the Pultec EQ and how to bring it into your workflow.

Why do we still use Leveling Amplifiers in the Recording Process?

We check out the different types, formats, and applications of leveling amplifiers and how they are used in the recording process.

When to Use an SSL Bus Compressor and Why?

The SSL bus compressor is one of the most sought-after audio tools ever designed! We check out the different formats currently available.

The Best Studio Gear 2025 for Recording and Mixing

We look at the most exciting preamps, processors, DAW controllers, and converters released this year. Here's the Best Studio Gear of 2025.

How to Use Outboard Gear for Beginners: Hardware Made Easy

Using hardware with your DAW can be confusing at first. Outboard gear for beginners covers important aspects of working with outboard gear.

Stam Audio 600 Series: A New Open-Source Modular Format

To address the limitations of 500 Series, the Stam Audio 600 Series is a new patent-pending format that allows high-voltage rails and more.

Behringer 73: A Neve Preamp for 200 Bucks?

The Behringer 73 is a 500-series recreation of the world's most famous microphone preamp, and it comes at a price everyone can afford.

The Wes Audio Sale: Major Savings on Hardware

Until December 31, you can get some major discounts with the Wes Audio Sale, including rack processors and 500-series modules and casings.

Fairchild Alternatives: 5 ways to get that Legendary Sound

The Fairchild 670 carries an air of mystique as if it were the recording engineer's "Pick of Destiny". We explore Fairchild alternatives.

Studio Deals: Save up to 50% with these 5 Offers!

In this week's edition of Studio Deals, you'll find offers on recording gear from Adam Audio, SSL, Roland, Audio-Technica, and Triton Audio.

Studio Deals: Get up to 35% off these 5 offers

In this week's batch of Studio Deals, you'll find a range of offers from top brands like RME, SSL, Neumann, AKG, and Rupert Neve Designs.

Get That Punch: dbx 160 Alternatives

We're looking at dbx 160 alternatives for getting a similar sound in your home studio in plug-in, 500-series, and even Eurorack format.