Compression is an absolute staple studio effect. In short, a compressor squeezes an audio signal, reducing the dynamic range resulting in the louder elements sounding less aggressive and increasing ...

Over the coming weeks on MusicRadar, we're going to walk you through building ready-to-go mixing chains for a variety of applications in the studio, including drums, bass and the all-important master ...

PLUGIN WEEK 2025: AI tools for music production are everywhere these days. Open any plugin marketplace and you'll find dozens of "smart" processors promising to revolutionize your workflow. But here's ...