Who doesn't like freeware? Here are four superb audio plug-ins that I always use for mixing and mastering, these tools are essential for my workflow, give them a try if you don't already have them installed in your DAW!

mixing, plugins, software, equaliserJulien TaubanDecember 13, 2016freebie, free plugins, mixing with plugins, mixing, mix, free software, softube, elysia, flux, brainworks Comments

10 tips to create the perfect 80s snares

The great 80's style snares are now back in fashion once again! Here is a list of 10 tips that should help you recreate these typical sounds and hopefully inspire you to experiment and reapply these proven techniques in new creative ways:

tutorial, gear reviews, studio tips and tricks, mixingJulien TaubanSeptember 30, 201480s snares, 80s drum samples, linndrum LM1, Oberheim DMX, TR505, Simmons, recording snare, snare microphones, gated reverb, parallel compression, gated white noise, clap samples, layering snares Comments