In this Behind The Brand feature, Nuno Fonseca of Sound Particles talks to Paul White about their rapid rise in the film and audio industry and how they are using their sound particle plug-in technology to bring exciting new developments to sound design and audio recording. See the Show Notes for further details.

Tony Ni from Soundtoys sits down with Sam Inglis to discuss his mixing workflow and to explain how he uses core Soundtoys plug-ins to achieve his sound. See the Show Notes for further details.

Matt Johnson of Jamiroquai talks us through five favourite processing tips that he uses to create movement and interest in synth parts. See the Show Notes for further details.

Eddie Bazil gives six sound design tips, using various plug-in filters to create unique instrument sounds and to add interest and movement to mixes. See the Show Notes for further details.

Howard Gray gives us a fascinating look behind the scenes of recording and engineering some of the biggest tracks of the 80s. James Gardner chats to him about his journey, starting out as a tape op through to becoming a highly regarded freelance engineer. See the Show Notes for further details.

Paul and Hugh wax lyrical about the things they dislike about today's gear. See the Show Notes for further details.

A rundown of some of the most intriguing product releases reviewed in Sound On Sound in 2021, as chosen by Paul White and Hugh Robjohns. Includes software and hardware from budget to pro audio. See the Show Notes for further details.

Vocoders are not just for vocals. In this episode, Eddie Bazil talks about the various vocoder plug-in options and demonstrates six creative techniques. See the Show Notes for further details.

Paul White and Hugh Robjohns discuss the evolution of recording from the perspective of their own experiences, starting with analogue tape and ending with computer-based digital systems. See the Show Notes for further details.

Paul White looks back over the history of the echo effect, from tape loops through to plug-ins, and how modern echo effects can be used as sound design tools. See the Show Notes for further details.

In this episode, Eddie Bazil offers tips for creating a signature sound using sound design techniques and offers a range of suggestions on how drums can be processed to add more depth and texture. See the Show Notes for further details.

In this episode, Eddie Bazil discusses using Transient Shapers in place of EQ and provides six practical examples of the ways that each of the various tracks in your mix can benefit. See the Show Notes for further details.

Paul White explains the basic concepts behind FX chain order and gives examples of how these guidelines can be broken in order to achieve new and unique audio outcomes. See the Show Notes for further details.

Auto-Tune may be a common plug-in for fixing vocal pitch, but in this episode Paul White explains the basics and demonstrates 7 tips to help you create a variety of alternative textured soundscapes. See the Show Notes for further details.

Eddie Bazil takes us through some of the different uses for Dynamic EQ, including enhancing drums and vocals and separating elements within a mix. See the Show Notes for further details.

In this episode Eddie Bazil explores the various ways that delay effects can be used and applies these techniques to a finished composition. See the Show Notes for further details.

Eddie Bazil of Samplecraze gives us an introduction into the creative use of Phasers, with practical examples using drums, vocals and synth pads. See the Show Notes for further details.

In this show Paul White guides you through seven reverb treatments, from simple to complex, and demonstrates how combining reverb with other commonly available plug-ins can produce creative textures and ambience in your music. See the Show Notes for further details.

Record producer and educator Mathieu Gendreau shares 6 top tips to help you mix drums like a pro. See the Show Notes for further details.

In this episode, Canadian Producer and Educator Mat Gendreau shares his 5 top tips for using parallel processing techniques on voice, bass and drums to help you get a professional polish and more energy in your overall mix. See the Show Notes for further details.

Canadian Producer and Educator Mat Gendreau shares his top 5 tips on processing reverbs to fit with your song tempo and to avoid overpowering a mix. See the Show Notes for further details.

Mike Senior's Expert Tracking & Mixing Tips. Many project-studio users seem to go to enormous lengths to reduce spill, but this frequently proves counterproductive, undermining the final mix. In this episode, Mike Senior demonstrates several ways spill can actually improve the sound of your productions, as well as making the mixdown stage quicker and easier. See the Show Notes for further details.

Mike Senior's Expert Tracking & Mixing Tips. Distortion can be a surprisingly useful mix effect, if you know what you're doing. Mike Senior reveals several common applications, and explains how to get the best results in practice. See the Show Notes for further details.

Mike Senior's Expert Tracking & Mixing Tips. Mike Senior explores the subject of Haas delays at mixdown, explaining how they work, how to get the best out of them, and how to avoid the most common traps associated with them. See the Show Notes for further details.