Latest articles by Jon Musgrave
"For over a minute, the whole track goes on a time-stretch journey": 5 tracks that make creative use of time-stretching
By the ’90s it might have seemed to some like all of the possibilities for subverting playback had been done… or were they?
Time-stretching, tape stops and transition effects: 10 tips for bending time in your tracks
The ability to mess with time, adjusting the playback speed, position, direction and pitch of our audio is one of the most enticing and creative aspects of music production
"VCA groups are simply controllers rather than group channels, with no audio going through them": How to make use of VCA grouping in your mixdowns
This clever feature can be indispensable when you’re mixing, and a great companion to submixing
Understanding the fundamentals of EQ
Getting to grips with EQ is key to getting a perfect, well-balanced mix. Here we study the fundamentals of the process
“A well made budget headphone that can handle both mixing and recording duties”: the t.bone HD 815 review
Headphones designed for both recording and mixing? We're intrigued
“A large nearfield with great balance and excellent cohesive imaging”: PreSonus Eris Pro 8 review
Well designed coaxial monitors can offer substantial sonic benefits. We hook one up
How to choose the right type of reverb for your mix
GEAR EXPO 2024: A dash of reverb can make or break the sound of your mix, so careful selection is key for getting the right spatial qualities
How to use sidechain compression to enhance your mix
Sidechain compression is an excellent mixing tool and in this tutorial we pick apart this essential process
How to use dynamic EQ to control your mix: "There are times when neither EQ nor compression alone is enough - that's where dynamic EQ comes in useful"
Dynamic EQ is a powerful processing tool. We look at what it is and how it works
“A well-made budget headphone for recording”: the t.bone HD 515 review
We try these new headphones from Thomann’s low cost brand. Can they provide a meaty sound?
“An excellent update with great low frequency delivery,”: PreSonus Eris Studio 8 review
PreSonus Eris monitors offer incredible value. We power up the newly updated Studio 8
How to use submixing to glue your mix together: "Long before DAWs with massive track counts became the norm, mixers began grouping together and processing similar tracks to help them balance their mix"
If your mix just won’t gel, this technique could be just what you need to finalise your track’s core elements
How to EQ your mix bus: "Much like mix bus compression, it’s important to apply only the EQ that’s needed, rather than use it out of habit"
The mix bus provides the final stage to tweak your mix, and this month we look at how to EQ it effectively
"They very ably show how a function-specific design can really deliver": Sennheiser HD 490 Pro review
It's time to enjoy the surprisingly rare treat of headphones designed specifically for mixing and mastering
How to compress your mix bus
The mix bus provides the final stage to tweak your mix. Today we look at how to compress it
PreSonus Eris Sub 8BT review
A subwoofer can seriously enhance your monitoring. We fire up this latest offering from PreSonus
How to use inserts and auxiliaries to streamline your mixing
Inserts and auxiliaries provide different ways to process audio. Here we demonstrate how you can use them to your advantage
Baby Audio Transit review
Want an easy way to knit your track sections together? This multi‑effects plugin could be just the thing
PreSonus Eris 3.5BT review
PreSonus’ highly popular speaker line has been overhauled. We hook up the baby of the bunch
How to choose the right reverb for your mix
A dash of reverb can make or break the sound of your mix so careful selection is key for getting the right spatial qualities
How to use short delays as an alternative to reverb in a mix
Sometimes we want to add tight space to sounds, and this technique provides an excellent stand-in for reverb
How to use parallel 'New York'-style compression to dial in the perfect dynamics
Like the sound your compressor adds but want to retain some of the original signal’s sound? This technique could be for you
Solid State Logic SubGen review
Need to beef up your bottom end? This could be just the processor you need to make things phat. We get low, low low low…
