Latest articles by Jon Musgrave
“An excellent update with great low frequency delivery,”: PreSonus Eris Studio 8 review
PreSonus Eris monitors offer incredible value. We power up the newly updated Studio 8
How to use submixing to glue your mix together: "Long before DAWs with massive track counts became the norm, mixers began grouping together and processing similar tracks to help them balance their mix"
If your mix just won’t gel, this technique could be just what you need to finalise your track’s core elements
How to EQ your mix bus: "Much like mix bus compression, it’s important to apply only the EQ that’s needed, rather than use it out of habit"
The mix bus provides the final stage to tweak your mix, and this month we look at how to EQ it effectively
"They very ably show how a function-specific design can really deliver": Sennheiser HD 490 Pro review
It's time to enjoy the surprisingly rare treat of headphones designed specifically for mixing and mastering
How to compress your mix bus
The mix bus provides the final stage to tweak your mix. Today we look at how to compress it
PreSonus Eris Sub 8BT review
A subwoofer can seriously enhance your monitoring. We fire up this latest offering from PreSonus
How to use inserts and auxiliaries to streamline your mixing
Inserts and auxiliaries provide different ways to process audio. Here we demonstrate how you can use them to your advantage
Baby Audio Transit review
Want an easy way to knit your track sections together? This multi‑effects plugin could be just the thing
PreSonus Eris 3.5BT review
PreSonus’ highly popular speaker line has been overhauled. We hook up the baby of the bunch
How to choose the right reverb for your mix
A dash of reverb can make or break the sound of your mix so careful selection is key for getting the right spatial qualities
How to use short delays as an alternative to reverb in a mix
Sometimes we want to add tight space to sounds, and this technique provides an excellent stand-in for reverb
How to use parallel 'New York'-style compression to dial in the perfect dynamics
Like the sound your compressor adds but want to retain some of the original signal’s sound? This technique could be for you
Solid State Logic SubGen review
Need to beef up your bottom end? This could be just the processor you need to make things phat. We get low, low low low…
UVI Opal review
If you thought optical compressors were predictable, UVI’s latest gem might get you thinking again…
Solid State Logic Blitzer review
SSL’s latest plugin delivers a variety of classic compressor colours, but can it match dedicated emulations?
9 time-saving plugins that will speed up your workflow in the studio
Ain't nobody got time for that!
the t.bone SC 420 USB Desktop-Set review
Can this budget large capsule condenser deliver useable results?
8 steps to a better-sounding home studio
Are you struggling to perfect sound of your studio? We have a bunch of tips to help you get things back on track
How to add level rides to a mix
Riding the faders can be a vital way to control a mix. Here’s when and why your levels should react with super-fast dexterity
the t.bone RM 700 review
Ribbon mics make a great addition to your mic cupboard. We plug up this affordable option
Focusrite Scarlett 4th Gen series review
Focusrite’s most popular audio interfaces have received a welcome update. We size up the new Scarletts
t.akustik Woofer Stand A100W review
Loudspeaker isolation devices are pretty commonplace. Let's size up this sub-bass isolator from t.akustik
the t.bone RB 500 review
Fancy some retro ribbon sounds? Let's gets miking with this re-issued affordable design
