Niche no more – Dials by AudioThing, Hainbach proves test equipment models can be essential

Amidst a sea of plug-ins modeling the same gear, Dials not only breaks from the pack but proves Hainbach’s beloved device collection serves everyday tasks, too. It’s a chance to rethink approaches to dynamics processing, saturation, filtering, and even what you want out of a channel strip – through the mirror of the distant past.

IK’s model of the Neve 1081 console is free this month, plus free EQ and metering

IK Multimedia are giving away a nice British channel strip model in January. It’s part of a larger download, but you get some free metering and extra EQ in the deal even if you pay nothing at all.

Peter Kirn - January 19, 2022

A simple, classic channel strip, Mr. Putnam’s mic collection, and more

Universal Audio have dropped another of their semi-annual releases of high-end digital sound toys. And this one is revealing of how studio production is becoming more accessible. Plus, you get to steal Bill Putnam’s mic collection. Well, virtually.

Peter Kirn - August 15, 2018

Grab a free secret sauce channel strip for Ableton DJ and live sets

Peter Kirn - October 17, 2016

Vocalists, track on your computer as if it were outboard gear

Peter Kirn - August 3, 2016

Universal Audio’s Latest Audio Hardware, Software Comes of Age Nicely

Peter Kirn - May 11, 2015

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