In the world of audio mixing, few techniques are as versatile and impactful as sidechain compression. Whether you’re a seasoned producer or just starting out, understanding how to use sidechain compression can elevate your mixes to a professional level.
What Is Parallel Compression? A Quick Guide for Music Producers Parallel compression is a powerful mixing technique that allows you…
If you’re looking for a free compressor that can add punch and character to your drum tracks, Rough Rider 3 by Audio Damage is an absolute must-have. I use it on almost all of my drums, and it never fails to deliver tight, energetic compression that elevates my mixes.
Audiothing’s Reels plugin brings the unmistakable warmth and character of vintage reel-to-reel tape machines to your digital workflow. Perfect for music producers, sound designers, and audio engineers, Reels delivers the rich saturation, subtle compression, and organic imperfections that are often missing in purely digital setups.
Frank Rabeyrolles has spent the past two decades quietly building a catalog that defies easy categorization. From his early work as Double U to the more stripped-down releases under his own name, he’s navigated a space between folk, ambient, and experimental pop, never fully settling into one genre. His latest album, In Conversations, continues that trajectory, embracing lo-fi textures and intimate songwriting while maintaining the atmospheric depth that has become his signature.
Brian Noyes has been quietly shaping Seattle’s indie music scene for a while now, balancing his time between his psych pop group Tomten and playing keys for Papercuts. With his upcoming album Seelie Court, he’s stepping further into his own sound, a rich, dreamy take on baroque pop.
Kanye West’s Yeezy website has been removed after Shopify banned it for violating platform policies. The site was selling T-shirts featuring swastikas, sparking public outrage and backlash from organizations like the Anti-Defamation League (ADL).
At just 16, Edie Yvonne is carving out a space for herself in the growing wave of emotionally charged, confessional pop. Her latest single, I Might, continues the raw storytelling she delivered in Burn and Epitome, forming what feels like a trilogy of self-exploration and release. If those previous tracks wrestled with honesty and confrontation, I Might leans into the moment of letting go.
Logic Pro is an incredibly powerful DAW, and as an intermediate user, you likely already have a good grasp of its core features. However, refining your workflow, organization, and mixing techniques can help elevate your tracks to a professional level. Below are some essential tips to enhance your experience and efficiency in Logic Pro.
Kwolek’s latest single, Euphoria, is a controlled descent into chaos. A brief yet intricate piece, the track plays with structure in a way that keeps the listener slightly unmoored, mirroring its central theme: the idea of staying sane by emptying the mind.