127 Results for "compression"

The 7 Best Boost Pedals of 2026: Make it Louder Better!

The best boost pedals either offer a transparent volume lift of the sound of an iconic preamp, or both. Check them out!

Kick and Bass Workshop: Building a Solid Low-End Foundation

In this Kick and Bass workshop, we take a closer look at the relationship between these two crucial elements, which can make or break a mix.

The Art of Imperfection: A Guide to Creating Lo-Fi Guitar Tones

Master the art of the imperfect with our guide to lo-fi guitar tones for a nostalgic, dusty sound.

Fixing Gain-Structure Problems in the Mix

We look at how fixing gain-structure problems can help you get cleaner, more musical mixes with defined separation and dynamic performances.

Three-Body Technology Future MB: Unparalleled Dynamics Shaping and Control

Future MB from Three-Body Technology is an extensive multiband processing platform with deep features for flexibility and precise sound-shaping.

Bus Processing: Mix Cohesion and Control

We look into bus processing, a music production technique that can transform a mix, giving it a more professional and unified overall sound.

The Psychology of Loudness: Impactful Live Sound Mixing

We explore the psychology of loudness within the context of live sound, with some techniques to help you get more clarity and overall impact.

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.

Alesis 3630: The Daft Punk Compressor

This budget stereo compressor/limiter/noise gate became synonymous with the sound of French House. We find out how to use the Alesis 3630.

Plugin Alliance SPL Vitilizer Mk3-T: A Recreation of a Modern Classic

The Plugin Alliance SPL Vitilizer Mk3-T plugin has been developed by Brainworx, carefully modelled on the analogue hardware version.

Tim Exile The Tool Without A Name: A One-click Mixing and Mastering Solution

Mix and master your tracks quickly and easily with Tim Exile The Tool Without A Name, an intuitive new AI-free software app and plugin.

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.

Soma Labs Harvezi Hazze: Versatile Distortion Pedal for Weird Sounds

Soma Labs Harvezi Hazze is a new distortion pedal that works for drums, synths, bass, and guitar. Quite a versatile beast!

Clean, Axe-in-a-Box, New Music Releases: Tops and Flops

This week had an axe-in-a-box, a new Chase Bliss pedal, and new music. Let's look at the tops and flops!

Darkglass Luminal Booster: Ultra Boost For Clean Bass Tones?

The Darkglass Luminal Booster ULTRA is a straightforward boost pedal that won't distort your overall tone. Providing an extra 20dB with unmatched control.

Warm Audio WA-C1 & Pedal76: Studio Sound for Your Board

Warm Audio WA-C1 and Pedal76 are two faithful recreations of legendary studio effects - for your pedal board. It's ab all-analog affair.

iZotope Plasma: A Fresh New Approach to Tube Saturation

The new iZotope Plasma plug-in is an adaptive saturator that can intuitively target parts of the frequency range for a more detailed sound.

IK Multimedia T-RackS 6 features 8 New Processors

Now in version 6, IK Multimedia T-RackS expands with bass management, multiband saturation, advanced delay processing, and much more.

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.

Wampler Ego 76 Compressor: More than an 1176

Get an 1176 onto your pedal board! The Wampler Ego 76 Compressor brings the legendary sound and additional parameters.

Pigtronix Philosopher’s Tone 2 Compressor with added Grit

Pigtronix Philosopher's Tone 2 Compressor adds a foot-switchable Grit section to access that germanium dirt section, for added colour

JMG Sound Dropkick makes your kick go BOOM

JMG Sound Dropkick takes your bass drums to another level! The ultimate kick drum enhancer for EDM, Techno, and other electronic styles?

DOCtron IMC-500 brings Stimming’s Mastering Chain to 500-series

The DOCtron IMC-500 is now available as a 500-series module! This is a truly amazing addition to your lunchbox for both live and studio use.

TC Electronic 2290 P – ’80s Dynamic Digital Delay in a pedal

The TC Electronic 2290 P brings the classic 2290 Dynamic Digital Delay rack effect and puts it into a pedal format with new features