Violet Recording Editorial Team

Graphic EQ vs parametric EQ explained: how each equalizer works, their controls, sound-shaping strengths, and when to reach for one over the other in…

What is a graphic EQ? This guide covers how its fixed frequency bands and faders work, when to use one, common mistakes, and how…

What is a vocoder? Learn how this classic effect builds robot-voice and choir sounds, how carrier and modulator signals work, and how to use…

What is a saturation plugin? Learn how saturation adds harmonic warmth, punch and glue to your mix, which controls matter, and exactly where to…

What is a limiter plugin? Learn what a limiter does, how it differs from a compressor, its key controls, and how to use one…

What is an EQ plugin? Learn how an equalizer shapes frequency, when to boost or cut bands, common mistakes to avoid, and the best…

What is a compressor plugin? Learn what compression does, what threshold, ratio, attack and release control, when to use it, and the best free…

Learn how to add plugins to your DAW step by step: install VST, AU and AAX formats, set scan folders, fix plugins not showing…

VST vs AU vs AAX explained in plain English: what each plugin format is, which DAWs support them, why the difference matters, and how…

VST plugins explained for beginners: learn what VST plugins are, how they work inside your DAW, the main effect and instrument types, and how…