How I saved thousands on plugins by signing up to mailing lists, using subscriptions, and timing deals like a pro.

Inside the box, outside of time—Arturia’s emulations bring vintage soul into today’s workflow, from the DX7 to the Solina Strings.

Still chasing that analog warmth in your mix? Learn how preamp emulations recreate classic tone inside your DAW.

Mid/side control, stereo tricks, clean gain—these 5 free plugins still earn a place on my mix bus. Here’s why I keep using them.

The BX Limiter’s XL dial is my secret weapon—subtly filling spaces, binding mixes, and giving tracks that final professional polish.

I thought ToTape 7 was my go-to for tape saturation—until I tried Machine Head. Smooth, effortless, and musical. This one delivers.

Learn how to set reverb in your mixes. Create depth, balance elements, and achieve a cohesive sound that elevates your music.

A Graphic Octave EQ limits choices, making it easier to fit sounds in a mix. Understand frequency balance for cleaner, more defined audio.

SSL Saturator brings clean, musical saturation with harmonic control—perfect for adding warmth, depth, and character to any mix.

Soundtoys plugins bring depth, colour, and movement to my mixes—Decapitator, EchoBoy, and FilterFreak1 are essential tools. 🎛🎚

Unlock new ways to create chord progressions—DAW tools, MIDI generators, theory hacks & more. Find the best method for your workflow!

Cthulhu keeps my workflow fast and fluid, shaping sequences with ease. Its grid options let me tweak notes, pitch, and rhythm instantly.

Euclidean sequencing adds natural movement to rhythms. HY-RPE2 brings that modular feel in the box, creating dynamic, evolving grooves.

Soothe2 fills a unique gap in mixing—taming harshness, shaping sounds, and refining mixes with precision, speed, and natural balance.

Discover how transient designers shape sound in music production, control attack and sustain, and enhance mix clarity and punch.

Keep it simple! Master mixing with five essential plugins and learn pro techniques to shape sound, control dynamics, and polish your mix.

Waves R Bass has been my go-to for 20 years. It enhances bass, adds warmth, and helps sounds cut through—even on small speakers

Discover how saturation adds warmth, depth, and glue to your mix. Explore top saturators like Decapitator, SSL, and SA2RATE 2.

“Kick 3 reinvents drum design—drop any sample in, regenerate it as a fully customisable kick, and never struggle with drums again.”

Master Mid/Side mixing for depth & clarity. Pro tips on stereo width, mono compatibility & club-ready sound using real tools & techniques.