The Waves VU meter is designed to help you set proper levels for recording and mixing. And even though this plugin would normally be used for mixing and recording, it can also be used for mastering. In this video, I will be demonstrating how you… Read More »Mastering with Waves VU Meter
Soundtoys Little Plate is a warm, rich, and spacious plate reverb plugin that takes inspiration from the original EMT 140 plate reverb. For a limited time, you can get this great sounding reverb plugin for free! If you need to hear it in action, here… Read More »Free Plugin – Soundtoys Little Plate
The EQuivocate is a new EQ plugin from Eventide Audio & Newfangled Audio. For a limited time, you can get this plugin for free! Perfect for mixing and mastering, EQuivocate’s auditory filters and match EQ functionality make it incredibly powerful, simple to use, and natural… Read More »Free Plugin – Eventide EQuivocate
The Ozone Imager is a free stereo imaging plugin from iZotope Inc. This plugin is based on the stereo imager module from Ozone 7. And while this standalone version may be slightly stripped down, it still offers the same high-quality stereo imaging as the full… Read More »Free Plugin – Ozone Imager
Looking to become a better mixer or have better-sounding productions? No matter what level you are at I believe there is always room for growth and improvement. If you are like me then you are always looking for new and different ways to improve your… Read More »3 Tips for Getting Better Mixes
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Recording your own automation can be a great way to way help add a human feel to your tracks. This is especially helpful in genres with a lot of heavily programmed instruments. In Ableton Live recording automation can be done in either the arrangement view… Read More »Recording Automation in Ableton Live 9
![[Blog] Ten Free Plugins for Music Production](https://www.neverdefinedbystudios.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Blog-Ten-Free-Plugins-for-Music-Production.png)
There are a lot of free plugins out on the market right now, and not all of them are the greatest of quality. So I have compiled a list of 10 free plugins that I would have easily paid for. All of these plugins are… Read More »10 Free Plugins for Music Production
![[Blog] Volume Automation in Ableton Live 9](https://www.neverdefinedbystudios.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Blog-Volume-Automation-in-Ableton-Live-9.png)
Automation is a very powerful tool in Ableton Live. Volume automation, in particular, can be a quick and easy way to add dynamics and interest to a song. It is also a good way to help smooth out dynamic performances (i.e. vocals) without having to… Read More »Volume Automation in Ableton Live 9
![[Blog] Do What You Can With What You Have](https://www.neverdefinedbystudios.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Blog-Do-What-You-Can-With-What-You-Have.png)
I believe that no matter where you are in your recording journey: you should do what you can with what you have. I find this to be better than spending all your time waiting around for a new piece of gear. Thinking that a new… Read More »Do What You Can With What You Have
![[Blog] Creativity is King](https://www.neverdefinedbystudios.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Blog-Creativity-is-King.png)
I was recently watching a video where record producer Warren Huart was talking about how when it comes to music production: Creativity is King. And I couldn’t agree with him more. It is important for us to stop focusing so much on the gear and… Read More »Creativity is King
