Welcome to a curated hub for producers and audio engineers, featuring insights from leading sound designers and practical mixing tutorials. This selection highlights the intersection of creative sound design, problem-solving mixing techniques, and innovative plugin technology.
The recent video from Baby Audio, "Hyperpop Expansion – Tekno," showcases sound designer Galen Tipton's work on percussive elements engineered to slice through dense, glossy productions. This exploration of modern electronic textures is complemented by a spotlight on retro-inspired tools, noting the sponsored Synthwave Essentials Bundle for crafting vintage 1984 atmospheres.
For those tackling technical challenges, Black Salt Audio's "Fix My Mix – Episode 4" offers direct solutions. The episode dissects a common issue: a lead vocal that fails to sit properly in a track. The series is noted for its hands-on approach, with engineers submitting real mixes for actionable advice on achieving presence and cohesion.
Blending vintage hardware inspiration with modern software, the "AudioThing Echo Cube" video details an emulation of the rare Cooper Time Cube. This plugin recreates the unique character of an analog delay system that used coiled tubes to create echoes based on the physical travel of sound through air, offering a distinct tonal option for macOS and Windows users.
Together, these posts provide a snapshot of current topics in music production, from cutting-edge sound design and practical mixing fixes to the faithful digital recreation of classic analog gear.
- Hyperpop Expansion – Tekno
Video by Baby Audio via YouTube Blown-out kicks, metallic snares, and synthetic percussion designed to cut through the high-gloss sheen of modern electronic pop. Created by leading sound designer Galen Tipton. Sponsored: Transport your music back to 1984 with the Synthwave Essentials Bundle from Baby Audio. This curated collection features the acclaimed BA-1… Hyperpop Expansion – Tekno - Fix My Mix – Episode 4
Video by Black Salt Audio via YouTube The vocal isn’t sitting right – but why? In this episode, we’re diving into how to make lead vocals feel present, confident, and locked into the track. FIX MY MIX is the weekly call-in show where mixing engineers submit real mixes and we work through real… Fix My Mix – Episode 4 - AudioThing Echo Cube – Time Cube Plugin Emulation
Video by AudioThing via YouTube Get Echo Cube here: https://www.audiothing.net/effects/echo-cube/ Echo Cube is a dual delay plugin inspired by the Cooper Time Cube, a rare analog delay system that achieved echo by sending audio through long coiled tubes, where time was defined by the physical propagation of sound through air. Echo Cube is available… AudioThing Echo Cube – Time Cube Plugin Emulation - KeyStep 37 mk2 | Expanded controller & sequencer | ARTURIA
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