MixingReviewsSoftware Trinity Shaper from Plugin Alliance (review + 9 examples) The Trinity Shaper is a multiband transient designer by Three Body Technology and distributed by Plugin Alliance. In... Philip MantioneSep 16, 2024Sep 16, 2024
SoftwareReviewsSound DesignSynthesis Top 5 Free Synth Plugins In this article, I’ll look at my Top 5 Free Synth plugins and provide some links to demos... Philip MantioneAug 4, 2024Aug 4, 2024
ReviewsPost-ProductionSoftware RX11 – Review of the Newest Release of this Essential Post-Production Suite from iZotope (+ Examples) RX11 from iZotope is here and boasts some substantial improvements. If you work in post-production, field recording, or... Philip MantioneJul 21, 2024Jul 21, 2024
MixingProducingRecordingSound Design Is a Degree in Audio Production Necessary for Success? I’m asked all the time if a degree in audio production is necessary for success in the music... Philip MantioneJul 13, 2024Mar 18, 2025
MixingProducing 42 Pitfalls to Avoid as a Beginning Producer Below are common mistakes or pitfalls I see time and time again from beginning producers, aspiring composers, and... Philip MantioneJul 7, 2024Mar 18, 2025
MixingMasteringProducingRecording Free and DIY Resources for Acoustics and Studio Design The article will provide free and DIY resources for acoustics and studio design so you can have confidence... Philip MantioneJun 27, 2024Mar 18, 2025
ArticlesProducing Great Ways to Make Music Without Knowing Music Theory (+ 34 Examples) Can you make music without knowing music theory? The short answer is–yes! Can you play music without any... Philip MantioneMay 28, 2024Jun 1, 2024
ProducingReviewsSoftware Hollywood Strings 2 – A Fantastic Sequel to the Iconic Library from EastWest Sounds Hollywood Strings 2 has arrived and from first impressions, it was well worth the wait! This 21-piece orchestra... Philip MantioneApr 30, 2024May 3, 2024
Sound DesignProducingReviewsSoftware FOLDS – The Stunning New Instrument from Void & Vista (review + 14 examples) FOLDS is a new Kontakt-based library from Void & Vista that takes vocal samples to the dark side... Philip MantioneApr 30, 2024Mar 10, 2025
ReviewsMasteringMixingSoftware AI Loudener by Techivation (Review + 6 examples) The AI Loudener from Techivation uses machine learning to increase track loudness without affecting peak levels. Below is... Philip MantioneApr 21, 2024Mar 10, 2025