Autor: Producer Gang
Your mix can go from clear to chaotic real fast. Knowing when to pull back—on frequencies, on levels, on effects—makes the difference between a pro-level track and a messy mess. Let’s find that sweet spot. Step 1: What “Balance” Really Means Balance is giving every element in your mix its space. The kick, snare, vocals, bass, synths—all should have room without fighting each other. When balance holds, clarity and energy shine. How to Choose and Use Reference Mixes 🎧 Step 2: Signs Your Mix Is Overloaded Mud in the low mids (around 150-400 Hz). Too many…
23MS-ED is a free stereo tool that allows you to process the mid and side channels independently. The plugin is available in AU and VST3 formats for macOS and Windows, and you can download it directly from the developer’s Gumroad profile after entering a value of €0 or greater. Apple users will encounter the familiar issue of macOS refusing to open files from unknown developers. Still, you can manually override that by heading to Settings> Privacy & Security. Otherwise, refer to the install/Terminal steps on the plugin product page. I’ve had no issues as yet with Sonoma and Logic Pro…
Image Image Credit Julia Beverly / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt T-Hood appears onstage during Juiceland at Vinyl on September 13, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Police concluded that Ky Frost acted in self-defense in the fatal shooting of Atlanta rapper T-Hood. The District Attorney has not yet decided whether to press charges against Frost. The case underscores how public identity and media attention can shape legal narratives in Hip Hop culture. Details are emerging about T-Hood’s death that might clear the shooter of any potential charges. According to the authorities, Ty Frost shot and…
Image Image Credit Neilson Barnard / Staff via Getty Images Image Alt SZA attends the 66th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: SZA urged fans to stop using AI to replicate her voice or image, citing environmental and ethical concerns. Kehlani also questioned the industry’s priorities after Xania Monet’s reported $3M deal, calling it a threat to real artistry. Chlöe also joined the conversation, calling for a ban on AI in creative spaces. SZA is taking a hard stance against artificial intelligence, especially when it comes to imitating her likeness or voice. On Friday (Sept. 19)…
Image Image Credit Amy Sussman / Staff via Getty Images and Steven Ferdman / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Monaleo attends Femme It Forward Give Her FlowHERS Gala 2023 and Stunna 4 Vegas visits SiriusXM Studios Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: The couple’s TikTok wedding drew over a million live viewers and sparked viral fan reactions. Beyoncé’s “1+1” and a surprise UGK performance by Bun B made the ceremony unforgettable. The event reflected how Gen Z celebrates love — digitally, loudly, and in real time. Monaleo and Stunna 4 Vegas said “I do” in front of family, friends, and…
Mario Nieto just released a bunch of legacy Max for Live devices for free! While the devices are free, you still need Ableton and Max for Live, which are both paid software. This suite is comprised of legacy devices, so there are no updates or support, and there might be some bugs here and there. In other words: What you see is what you get! The Legacy Pack contains the following devices: Random Riff Generator Pro 2 Random Chords Generator Pro Random Groove Generator Pro Random Filter Generator 2 Midifidget 1.1 Midifidget (Hater Edition) PokeSample Ball Random Riff Generator Pro…
Artists in DSP has released version 1.1 of MYON, a unique recursive reverb plugin for macOS and Windows. To celebrate the update, the plugin is available for free until September 22. Just use the code MYONBPB at checkout. To clarify, you’ll be asked to enter any amount on the product page before proceeding to checkout. Once you’re on the checkout page, apply the coupon code MYONBPB to get the plugin for free. MYON isn’t your typical reverb. It’s much more than that, and I found it absolutely fantastic for sound design. It feeds its own reflections back into the signal,…
Alonso Sound has released the Revealed Free Tryout Archive, a massive free sound pack compiled from over 400 commercial sound design releases on the Revealed Recordings label. The Revealed Free Tryout Archive includes an astonishing 3,459 sounds, split into 2,278 samples, 1,074 synth presets, and 107 MIDI files. It covers all the major soft synths like Serum (including Serum 2), Spire, Sylenth1, Diva, Dune 3, and Massive. The presets are neatly organized into 415 folders, each representing a commercial soundbank released between 2017 and March 2025. At 3.5 GB in size, this is possibly one of the most extensive free…
Dezert Audio has released Freq-2 ($200), a vintage synth-inspired sample instrument for Kontakt and Kontakt Player. Subscribe to Dezert Audio’s newsletter to get $50 off. Freq-2 is a sample-based instrument with some of the most inspiring synth presets I’ve heard recently, all captured in high detail and packed into a neat Kontakt interface. The plugin is based on over 220 sound sources recorded from 22 analog synths handpicked from Dez Wright’s personal collection. The sampled synths include classics like the Moog Memorymoog, Rhodes Chroma, Yamaha CS60, and modded Roland Juno-106. The raw sounds were processed through boutique analog gear and…
Out of hundreds of UAD plug-ins, these are the ones that are often overlooked. If you record and mix music regularly, you likely have go-to effects chains for various tasks. Perhaps some of these plug-ins have been the saviors of past sessions — an EQ or compressor that got you out of a tight mix deadline, or that weird saturator that a client fell in love with on a synth track. But what happens when you feel like shaking things up? We compiled a list of slept-on UAD titles that may fit perfectly into your plug-in rotation. 1. Cooper…