Violet Recording Editorial Team

What is a clipper plugin? Learn how clippers cut peaks, add loudness and shape transients, when to use one, and the best free clipper…

Learn how to use a noise gate to silence hiss, hum and mic bleed between phrases. A plain-English guide to threshold, attack, hold, release…

Learn how to sidechain in your DAW step by step: set up sidechain compression, get that pumping kick-and-bass groove, duck vocals, and fix common…

What is a parametric EQ? Learn how this flexible equaliser lets you target any frequency with control over gain and bandwidth, plus how to…

Want the best free compressor plugin? Learn what a compressor does, how to use its controls, and which no-cost plugins deliver pro-grade dynamics in…

Looking for the best free EQ plugin? We explain what an EQ does, how to use it in a mix, and round up the…

Learn how to use a limiter the right way — set the output ceiling, dial in gain reduction, and raise loudness without crushing your…

Learn how to use reverb in a mix: reverb types, pre-delay, decay and EQ, send vs insert routing, plus common mistakes and the best…

Learn how to use EQ when mixing: what every band does, subtractive vs additive moves, cutting mud, adding air, and the common mistakes to…