mastering Archives

IK Multimedia dial up the warmth with new Saturator X effect plug-in

19 May 2016 in Studio

Wrap your mix in the double duvet of T-Racks' Saturator X processor until it's dripping with vintage cosiness.

Audified MixChecker revealed: Now all is clear

17 May 2016 in Studio

Last week we saw a teaser video on YouTube for a new product from Audified, but it wasn't clear what it did, how it did it, and if it was going to be hardware or software. Now it's released, is this a tool for ...

TDR’s SlickEQ-M: A new mastering version of a popular plugin

14 May 2016 in Studio

Tokyo Dawn Records have gained much respect for their plugins, and have now developed a 6-band EQ mastering plugin, based on the success of SlickEQ. This should be good...

Ultrasone releases new PRO “i” Headphone range

13 May 2016 in Studio

Looking for some beautiful headphones, both sonically and aesthetically but without breaking the bank? These might be just the thing.

Universal Audio releases Sonnox Oxford Limiter v2 Plugin

11 May 2016 in Studio

Sonnox Oxford have released an update to their famous limiter plugin, but exclusively for the UAD platform. Can we expect a native version?

Universal Audio releases Chandler Limited Curve Bender EQ plugin

05 May 2016 in Studio

Developed by Softube and available exclusively for UA, this very special mastering EQ has even been approved by Chandler Limited.

Flux:: BitterSweet Transient Designer goes ‘Pro’

03 May 2016 in Studio

Flux::'s well-known freeware transient designer is now 'frequency dependant' in a new 'pro' form. But how will it compare to the new Sonnox plugin?

Cakewalk SONAR 2016.04 update with exclusive new plugins

30 Apr 2016 in Studio

This months rolling update for SONAR brings some significant new features including linear-phase mastering plugins and TH3 Cakewalk amp simulator.

TBProAudio release a professional dynamic EQ Plugin: dEQ6

26 Apr 2016 in Studio

This is the type of plugin I like! Excellent layout and professional features that enable it to be extremely flexible. This is a powerful tool.

RJR ‘standard’ hand-built BAX EQ ready to ship

19 Apr 2016 in Studio

Regular John Recording (RJR), who have been hand-building customised pro audio equipment since 2007, are now offering a limited number of off-the-shelf units.

Plugins for knobs

17 Apr 2016 in Studio

How many more 'one-knob' style plugins do we need? Who needs a professional anyway? Check out my latest 'Perfectizer' plugin!

Top of the line AKG K872 Headphones released at Musikmesse 2016

13 Apr 2016 in Studio

These new headphones from AKG offer a closed-back solution, drawing on the success their top model, the K812.

We say farewell to Zenon Schoepe (of Resolution magazine)

12 Apr 2016 in Studio

This news comes as a shock to many as he was seen only last week at Musikmesse. Zenon was a strong figure in our industry and will be greatly missed.

Here’s a surprising find from Musikmesse last week: DMSD Decouplers

11 Apr 2016 in Studio

This has caught my attention: a set of decouplers for studio monitors that appear to be highly effective. Hear for yourself!

Musikmesse 2016: Rupert Neve RNHP Precision Headphone Amplifier

09 Apr 2016 in Studio

Making an appearance at Musikmesse this year is something compact but typically high-end from Rupert Neve Designs.

Musikmesse 2016: Softube show British Class A for Console 1

08 Apr 2016 in Studio

Softube have announced the upcoming release of a major update for it's Console 1 system, this time emulating the famous Neve sound.

Barefoot stack-up with monstrous proportions: Introducing the new MasterStack12

05 Apr 2016 in Studio

With 10 drivers per side, Barefoot have literally extended their MM12 flagship monitors, to provide "the ultimate monitoring setup".

Musikmesse 2016: Drawmer leak news of MC3.1 Monitor Controller

02 Apr 2016 in Studio

News of a new monitor controller by Drawmer has surfaced, which follows the success of their MC2.1 controller. With some key new features, this could be a great product.