This week's curated selection of music production content dives deep into the sonic tools and techniques that define professional-grade mixes. From classic hardware emulations to advanced mastering strategies, these posts offer practical insights for producers at every level.
A standout highlight comes from DJ.Studio, which has released a video showcasing a full pack of 12 classic DJM-style mixer effects. The iconic DJM echo, long revered by Pioneer DJ users, is now available alongside reverb, pitch manipulation, and more. A particularly innovative feature allows producers to isolate specific frequency ranges—highs, mids, or lows—within each effect, offering unprecedented creative control over mix dynamics.
Eventide Audio tackles a common mix deficiency in a video featuring Dan Gillespie from Newfangled Audio and Miguel from Knurl Mastering. The discussion centers on Fixate:Midrange, a tool designed to address the six most common midrange problems. The video argues that most mixes fail not due to poor mastering, but because of unresolved midrange issues, providing a clear, five-step approach to corrective action.
Loopcloud presents a groove-first tech house release from Brazilian artist Nokari. The video emphasizes percussive drums, rolling basslines, and vocal hooks built for dancefloor energy. The post also promotes the Loopcloud DRUM & PLAY Bundle, a 16-pad drum sampler and production toolkit designed for modern beatmakers seeking streamlined workflow and authentic rhythmic textures.
- The iconic DJM echo in every mix and mashup
Video by DJ.Studio via YouTube Pioneer DJs… can you hear it? 🎧 That iconic DJM echo is now in DJ.Studio. And not just echo — a full pack of 12 classic DJM-style mixer FX (reverb, pitch, and more). The fun part? You can isolate the highs, mids, or lows. So you can finally… - Your Midrange Is Broken. How a Mastering Engineer Fixes Midrange in 5 Moves with Fixate:Midrange
Video by Eventide Audio via YouTube Your mix probably doesn’t have a mastering problem. It has a midrange problem. Dan Gillespie from Newfangled Audio sits down with Miguel from Knurl Mastering, his collaborator on Fixate:Midrange, to break down why midrange is where mixes succeed or fail, what the six most common midrange problems… - Groove-first tech house from Brazil
Video by Loopcloud via YouTube Groove-first tech house from Brazil. Nokari’s percussive drums, rolling basslines and vocal hooks, built for dancefloors. Out now on Loopcloud. #Nokari #Loopcloud #TechHouse Sponsored: Revolutionize your music production with the Loopcloud DRUM & PLAY Bundle, the ultimate toolkit for modern beatmakers. This powerhouse pairing combines a sophisticated 16-pad… - Nobody here knows how hard this is…
Video by LANDR via YouTube Can confirm this is expert mode. Sponsored: Achieve studio-grade results instantly with the LANDR Mastering Plugin PRO, the industry’s most trusted AI mastering engine now integrated directly into your DAW. This powerful tool eliminates workflow friction by analyzing your tracks in real-time to deliver three unique, release-ready masters.… - Upgrading Thunderbolt 2 to Thunderbolt 3 | Symphony Mk II
Video by Apogee Electronics via YouTube Installation video for all Symphony Mk II users upgrading from Thunderbolt 2 to Thunderbolt 3. Learn more about Symphony Mk II: https://apogeedigital.com/product/symphony-mk-ii/ 🔔 Subscribe to our Youtube Channel 🔔 https://www.youtube.com/@apogeedigital?sub_confirmation=1 Follow Apogee: https://apogeedigital.com https://www.instagram.com/apogeedigital/ Tweets by apogeedigital https://www.facebook.com/apogee.electronics/ Softube Soft Limit Give your tracks the perfect finishing… - “These aren’t static profiles or captures, they’re living, breathing, amp models…” | BEAM MINI
Video by Blackstar Amplification via YouTube “These aren’t static profiles or captures, they’re living, breathing, amp models that respond the way real valve amps respond.” Steve talks Beam Mini 🤘 Who’s been loving their unit so far? Drop your thoughts below 👇 Sponsored: Capture Iconic Tube Tones with the Blackstar St. James EL34… - Grainferno Speedrun
Video by Baby Audio via YouTube Watch Alex speedrun a sonically complex pad sound using Grainferno’s onboard effects and dual sample morphing capabilities. Sponsored: Transport your music back to 1984 with the Synthwave Essentials Bundle from Baby Audio. This curated collection features the acclaimed BA-1 analog-modeled synthesizer, the gritty Super VHS channel strip,… - Fix My Mix – Episode 8 – Guitar Mixing for Non-Guitarists
Video by Black Salt Audio via YouTube When guitar isn’t your instrument, every EQ move can feel like a guess. Here’s how to break the cut-boost cycle and dial in a sound that’s wide, mid-forward, and locked in. FIX MY MIX is Black Salt Audio’s call-in show where mixing engineers submit real mixes…