UNLOCKING FLOW: HOW MUSICIANS & PRODUCERS CAN TAP INTO THEIR CREATIVE BRILLIANCE
Have you ever found yourself in a state where time disappears, every move feels effortless, and you are fully absorbed in creating? If so, you've experienced flow—the ultimate state of creativity and focus. In this article, we'll dive into the flow state, how it can elevate your music production and performance, and how to create the conditions to access it more easily.
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DYNAMIC RANGE IN MUSIC MASTERING: WHY IT MATTERS
Mastering music can feel like a daunting task for music producers. Technical balance is key, but artistic vision needs to shine through. Learn how and why dynamic range can help ensure your track sounds professional and maintains its emotional impact.
CONSOLE 1 FADER: A MECHANICAL ENGINEER'S POINT OF VIEW
Console 1 Fader Mk III has a lot of parts. Find out the component of the DAW controller our mechanical engineer likes best and get a behind the scenes look at the design and manufacture of the hardware from a unique perspective. From haptic feedback and analog feel to accessibility mode, Fader Mk III gives you feel and full control.
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MODEL SERIES AT A GLANCE
Emulated. Elevated. And full of heart, soul, and Rock & Roll science. From the legendary Model 77 Dual Layer Synth to the Synthwave master Model 84 Polyphonic Synthesizer. Take a peek at what our popular model series synths are made of.
5 THINGS TO WATCH OUT FOR WHEN CHOOSING A TAPE PLUGIN
When a mix sounds sterile and disjointed, more like a bunch of instruments playing at once than a unified song, a tape emulation plug-in can be just the thing to add polish, cohesion, and creative energy.
ATLANTIS STUDIOS & THE SOUND OF SWEDISH POP
Watch this documentary movie filmed at Atlantis Studios in Stockholm, Sweden to learn more about the challenges and rewards of being an analog studio in our modern era of making music. Atlantis Studios is the birthplace of the band ABBA as well as Swedish pop and rock music.
SMC 2B OR NOT 2B: THAT'S THE MULTIBAND QUESTION
Multiband compression questions? Mastering engineer and professor Jonathan Wyner has answers about multiband compressors and multiband tools. Get his thoughts and tips for how to use multiband compression in your music production in this article.
WHICH SOFTUBE PLUG-IN SHOULD BE YOUR FIRST?
New to Softube? Let us introduce you to four plug-ins we think would make for an excellent first step into the world of Softube, from industry-standard mixing tools to classic synth sounds to pro guitar and bass tones.
THE OFFICIAL SOFTUBE & WEISS GUIDE
With epic partnerships come truly epic gear. We believe the quality of your tools really matters, and the Weiss name is synonymous with sound quality. Read the guide to find out which Weiss plug-in is right for you.
THE OFFICIAL MARSHALL AMP PLUG-IN BUYING GUIDE
Softube has been the official software partner of Marshall Amplification for a long time. From the official Marshall Bluesbreaker amp to the Plexi Super Lead, Marshall plugins from Softube deliver the highest quality and most authentic guitar and bass tones.
SUMMER IN THE STUDIO WITH DAVE ISAAC
We sat down with three-time Grammy Award-winning music producer Dave Isaac to chat about his career and his work with artists such as Bruno Mars, Prince, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Eric Clapton, Whitney Houston, and Stevie Wonder. And, of course, summertime in the studio.
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