Contemplations on the Art of Music Production

Tag: plugins

  • How to Use a Spectrum Analyzer in Mixing, Music Production, and Mastering

    Spectrum analysis can be a confusing topic. Especially if you’re only starting out in music production! It sure used to confuse me. This article explores five different ways of how to use a spectrum analyzer in the music production, mixing and mastering processes. This article is updated in 2019.

  • Metric Halo Production Bundle Review

    A while back, the good people at Metric Halo hooked me up with the Metric Halo Production Bundle v2. I’ve  taken some good time with the plugins with my team (pictured above) and put them to a proper test on lots of real projects. It’s time to report back! Metric Halo Production Bundle v.2 Metric Halo…

  • The Best Free VST / AU Plugins 2015

    A couple of years back I did a large review of the best free VST / AU plugins around at the time (in my opinion). It’s time to revise, because a lot has happened since then.

  • Eiosis AirEQ Premium Review

    A while back I received a copy of Eiosis AirEQ Premium to try out (thanks Eiosis). I’ve been using it now for a good couple of months – here are my thoughts. AirEQ is a plugin designed by Fabrice Gabriel. Together with Steven Slate he is also responsible of many of the great Slate Digital plugins. So needless…

  • The Best Free AAX Plugins (2014 edition)

    I’ve recently jumped on Pro Tools 11 for mixing. I’ve only worked with VST/AU compatible hosts before (Logic, Ableton Live). Now with Pro Tools I’ve been introduced to a new plugin format, the AAX. The plugin fiend I am, I’ve been scouring the internets for the best free AAX plugins to add to my fresh Pro…

  • TDR VOS SlickEQ Review

    Tokyo Dawn Labs has just released their latest VST/AU plugin called “TDR VOS SlickEQ”.