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Soundtoys Is Giving Away Six Plug-ins This December
Soundtoys Is Giving Away Six Plug-ins This December
Soundtoys has quietly kicked off its holiday run. Six plug-ins, each free
for a strict 48 hour window between 8 and 19 December. Claim it in time and
it’s yours for good.
dlvr.it
December 9, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Soundtoys Is Giving Away Six Plug-ins This December
A-Z Of Pro Tools - E Is For Elastic Audio, Edit Mode and Export
A-Z Of Pro Tools - E Is For Elastic Audio, Edit Mode and Export
Continuing our A to Z of Pro Tools, we’ve reached the letter E, which
brings us to Elastic Audio, Edit Mode and Export. Each of these topics
could easily warrant its own article, so I’ll focus on the key points that
matter most for each one.
dlvr.it
December 9, 2025 at 9:57 AM
A-Z Of Pro Tools - E Is For Elastic Audio, Edit Mode and Export
Trinnov NOVA - How To Get Fast Easy Optimisation For Your Room
Trinnov NOVA - How To Get Fast Easy Optimisation For Your Room
For many, the Trinnov name is synonymous with high end monitoring
optimization. Here we show how their NOVA can provide industry-leading
monitor calibration and more that’s simple and accessible to a greater
number of studios.
dlvr.it
December 8, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Trinnov NOVA - How To Get Fast Easy Optimisation For Your Room
The Surprising Truth About How Audio Professionals Rate the Biggest Brands
The Surprising Truth About How Audio Professionals Rate the Biggest Brands
We asked audio professionals which brands they trust most, and the results
are not what you’d expect. Some of the biggest names landed at both the top
and bottom of the rankings. If you think you already know which brands come
out on top, this survey will surprise you.
dlvr.it
December 8, 2025 at 9:15 AM
The Surprising Truth About How Audio Professionals Rate the Biggest Brands
Top British Mastering Engineer Talks About Why They Use Headphones
Top British Mastering Engineer Talks About Why They Use Headphones
Natalie Bibby, a mastering engineer at AIR Studios in London, recently
shared a video in which she talked about why headphones are not just a
technical tool in her mastering chain, but also a way of getting closer to
both the artist and the eventual listener. Here, we explore her perspective
and ask - do headphones change the way you connect with the music compared
to working on speakers alone?
dlvr.it
December 7, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Top British Mastering Engineer Talks About Why They Use Headphones
5 Free Chorus And Flanging Plugins
5 Free Chorus And Flanging Plugins
Following the overhaul of our free plugin database, there are plenty of
free plugins that haven’t been featured on Production Expert. This time, we
are going to look at five free plugins that offer chorus or flanging
effects without spending any money.
dlvr.it
December 6, 2025 at 9:45 AM
5 Free Chorus And Flanging Plugins
Everything You Need To Know About Audiomovers OMNIBUS 3
Everything You Need To Know About Audiomovers OMNIBUS 3
Audiomovers’ audio super-router has undergone a number of improvements and
updates in its short tenure. With a whole raft of extra features added in
the very latest v3 update, including the recent addition of Windows
support, here we get to the heart of what OMNIBUS 3 can do for you.
dlvr.it
December 5, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Everything You Need To Know About Audiomovers OMNIBUS 3
Why Tight Deadlines May Be Strangling Our Best Ideas
Why Tight Deadlines May Be Strangling Our Best Ideas
The client said “nice work”. Russ still felt it could have been better.
That feeling is becoming familiar.
dlvr.it
December 5, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Why Tight Deadlines May Be Strangling Our Best Ideas
Acon Digital Extract:Dialogue 2 - First Look
Acon Digital Extract:Dialogue 2 - First Look
Acon Digital’s latest incarnation of its dialogue cleaning plugin boasts
smarter processing and more refined control as well as a new look, but how
does it perform? Paul Maunder puts it to the test…
dlvr.it
December 4, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Acon Digital Extract:Dialogue 2 - First Look
Acon Digital Dialogue:Extract 2 Plugin Released
Acon Digital Dialogue:Extract 2 Plugin Released
Acon Digital has released a new version of its dialogue cleaning plugin
which introduces real time reverb reduction, EQ per audio stem, optional
M/S processing, and a redesigned mixer style interface that gives users
direct control over dialogue, noise, and ambience. We have the details…
dlvr.it
December 4, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Acon Digital Dialogue:Extract 2 Plugin Released
We Check Out LANDR Studio Pro
We Check Out LANDR Studio Pro
Offering a host of online tools for producing creatives, LANDR Studio
claims to be the only subscription artists need to create, master and
distribute their music. Here we explore what it is and how it can execute
whole productions from timeline to listener.
dlvr.it
December 3, 2025 at 6:06 PM
We Check Out LANDR Studio Pro
Let’s Stop Fooling Ourselves. Loudness Standards For Streaming Do Not Exist
Let’s Stop Fooling Ourselves. Loudness Standards For Streaming Do Not Exist
We keep pretending music has a loudness standard. It does not. Play three
brand new tracks back to back and you will hear a wild swing that no meter
can explain. If this is a standard, it is a fictional one.
dlvr.it
December 3, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Let’s Stop Fooling Ourselves. Loudness Standards For Streaming Do Not Exist
AIR Music Tech Releases Tape Double Track Free For A Limited Time
AIR Music Tech Releases Tape Double Track Free For A Limited Time
AIR just made one of its most useful mix tools free, but only for the first
10,000 downloads. If you rely on proper ADT rather than chorus-in-disguise
tricks, you’ll want to move fast.
dlvr.it
December 2, 2025 at 6:21 PM
AIR Music Tech Releases Tape Double Track Free For A Limited Time
Using Zynaptiq BALANCE On Dialogue In Audio Post
Using Zynaptiq BALANCE On Dialogue In Audio Post
As well as being a useful tool for music production, Zynaptiq BALANCE
offers some powerful possibilities for speeding up and improving
everyday dialogue work. From smoothing out inconsistent tonalities between
takes to helping voices sit more naturally within complex soundscapes, Paul
Maunder puts it to the test...
dlvr.it
December 2, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Using Zynaptiq BALANCE On Dialogue In Audio Post
Seven Pro Tools Playback Headaches And The Straightforward Fixes
Seven Pro Tools Playback Headaches And The Straightforward Fixes
When it comes to the DAW of choice for pros, the versatility of Pro Tools
playback functions can add complexity. Whether you’re new to Pro Tools or a
seasoned user, if you’ve ever wondered how pressing play could be so
confusing this guide is for you…
dlvr.it
December 2, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Seven Pro Tools Playback Headaches And The Straightforward Fixes
SyncDNA SONIC - We Explore Remote Audio Collaboration Done Differently
SyncDNA SONIC - We Explore Remote Audio Collaboration Done Differently
Tools for working collaboratively over the internet are nothing new, with
some practical limits on how good the experience could be. Promising a
ground-up re-boot for faster working, here we look at what, if anything
makes SyncDNA SONIC different.
dlvr.it
December 1, 2025 at 6:36 PM
SyncDNA SONIC - We Explore Remote Audio Collaboration Done Differently
AI Use In Professional Audio: What The Numbers Actually Tell Us
AI Use In Professional Audio: What The Numbers Actually Tell Us
There is a lot of noise about AI in audio right now. The reality looks very
different when you look at how professionals are actually using it.
dlvr.it
December 1, 2025 at 9:06 AM
AI Use In Professional Audio: What The Numbers Actually Tell Us
Are Audio Professionals Getting Buried In Software?
Are Audio Professionals Getting Buried In Software?
Russ posted recently on Facebook that there’s never been a stronger case
for having studio assistants — not to wrap cables or make tea, but to
handle software, updates, and licences. Turns out, he wasn’t alone in his
opinion…
dlvr.it
November 30, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Are Audio Professionals Getting Buried In Software?
Avid Pro Tools 2015.10.1 and Eucon 2025.10.1 Released To Cover Some Bug Fixes
Avid Pro Tools 2015.10.1 and Eucon 2025.10.1 Released To Cover Some Bug Fixes
Avid has quietly released a small bug fix update of Pro Tools 2025.10 to
cover five bug fixes. Three relating to automation, one relating to
transcription, and one user interface-related bug fix. In addition, Avid
has also released Eucon 2025.10.1 with three fixes relating to the S4 and
S6 control surfaces.
dlvr.it
November 29, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Avid Pro Tools 2015.10.1 and Eucon 2025.10.1 Released To Cover Some Bug Fixes
4 Free Plugins That Use Mid Side Processing
4 Free Plugins That Use Mid Side Processing
Following the overhaul of our free plugin database, there are plenty of
free plugins that haven’t been featured on Production Expert. This time, we
are going to look at four free plugins that use mid-side (MS) processing,
without spending any money.
dlvr.it
November 29, 2025 at 9:36 AM
4 Free Plugins That Use Mid Side Processing
Re-Recording Mixer Josh Berger Talks Dialogue Repair And Hush Pro
Re-Recording Mixer Josh Berger Talks Dialogue Repair And Hush Pro
When dialogue sounds effortless, it’s usually because someone like Josh
Berger has spent hours making sure it stays that way. In this interview,
the Emmy-winning re-recording mixer talks us through his workflow, the
challenges he faces, and how he approaches dialogue repair with Hush Pro.
dlvr.it
November 28, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Re-Recording Mixer Josh Berger Talks Dialogue Repair And Hush Pro
Free Waves Plugin For Black Friday - Magma StressBox
Free Waves Plugin For Black Friday - Magma StressBox
While many engineers will have come across one knob compressors, the latest
creation from audio plugin supremos Waves does even more for your mix with
just one dial. The only thing about it that’s more minimal is its cost -
Magma StressBox is completely free only on Black Friday. We have the
details…
dlvr.it
November 28, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Free Waves Plugin For Black Friday - Magma StressBox
First Look - Quiet Art LoudnessGracious For Audio Post And Music
First Look - Quiet Art LoudnessGracious For Audio Post And Music
LoudnessGracious unites WaveRider’s level riding functionality with
Defaulter’s loudness detection to deliver smooth, accurate loudness control
in an offline workflow. In this article, Paul Maunder and Luke Goddard
share their first impressions, offering Expert insight from both audio post
and music production perspectives.
dlvr.it
November 27, 2025 at 6:39 PM
First Look - Quiet Art LoudnessGracious For Audio Post And Music
If You Do One Thing For Your Business Today, Make It This
If You Do One Thing For Your Business Today, Make It This
The smallest daily ritual can be the most powerful safeguard in an
unpredictable industry.
dlvr.it
November 27, 2025 at 9:10 AM
If You Do One Thing For Your Business Today, Make It This
Toontrack The Drum Factory SDX - Expert Review
Toontrack The Drum Factory SDX - Expert Review
Produced by Sylvia Massy, Toontrack’s latest expansion for Superior Drummer
3 takes in the cavernous sound signatures at La Fabrique studios in France.
Here we put The Drum Factory SDX’s unique sounds and experimental flair to
the Experts.
dlvr.it
November 26, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Toontrack The Drum Factory SDX - Expert Review