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What Is a Clipper Plugin?
What is a clipper plugin? Learn how clippers cut peaks, add loudness and shape transients, when to use one, and the best free clipper plugins to try first.
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How to Use a Noise Gate
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 and range.
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How to Sidechain in Your DAW
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 mistakes.
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What Is a Parametric EQ?
What is a parametric EQ? Learn how this flexible equaliser lets you target any frequency with control over gain and bandwidth, plus how to use it in a…
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The Best Free Synth Plugins
Looking for the best free synth plugin? Here are the top free software synthesizers for producers, what each one does well, and how to start using them.
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The Best Free Compressor Plugins
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 any DAW.
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The Best Free EQ Plugins
Looking for the best free EQ plugin? We explain what an EQ does, how to use it in a mix, and round up the top free EQ plugins…
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How to Use a Limiter
Learn how to use a limiter the right way — set the output ceiling, dial in gain reduction, and raise loudness without crushing your mix or adding distortion.
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How to Use Reverb in a Mix
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 free reverb plugins.
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How to Use EQ When Mixing
Learn how to use EQ when mixing: what every band does, subtractive vs additive moves, cutting mud, adding air, and the common mistakes to avoid for a clear…