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Going Further with Sidechain Compression

Discover specialized sidechain techniques that you can use to improve your sound.

Comparing IPA 25’s VCA Modes on Real Mix Material

Comparing IPA 25’s VCA Modes on Real...

Most comps give you one sound. IPA 25 gives you three: clean control, smooth glue, harmonic grit. Which one fits…
How To Shape The Sidechain Detector of The IPA 25

How To Shape The Sidechain Detector of...

Learn how to shape the IPA-25’s sidechain detector with Punch modes, EQ, and stereo linking to achieve precise, musical compression…
Shape Peaks, Keep Dynamics: Using The IPA 25 Intelligent Clipper/Limiter

Shape Peaks, Keep Dynamics: Using The IPA...

Discover how the IPA-25 Clipper/Limiter manages peaks intelligently, giving you clean headroom and punch without artifacts.
[IPA 25] How We Matched the Original Hardware - Without Burning Your CPU

[IPA 25] How We Matched the Original...

Here's how we matched the IPA-25 to its hardware original, capturing every nuance in plugin form.
When and how to use breathy vocals?

When and how to use breathy vocals?

Get inspired or recreate the breathy, intimate vocal tone behind today’s popular tracks, without the technical hassle.
Vocal EQ and Compression Cheat Sheet

Vocal EQ and Compression Cheat Sheet

Download our Vocal EQ and Compression Cheat Sheet PDF for some helpful vocal mixing starting points.
The History of Spring Reverb

The History of Spring Reverb

Learn about the technologies, artists and sounds involved with spring reverb over eight decades of the popular spatial effects.
Ryan Sanchez Interview (Score mixer)

Ryan Sanchez Interview (Score mixer)

Discover how Ryan Sanchez, a renowned film, video game, and TV score mixer, uses Pulsar Audio plugins. (10 Cloverfield Lane,…
The Best Analogue EQs of All Time, and How to Get Them in Software

The Best Analogue EQs of All Time,...

Discover why these hardware equalisers are loved by producers all over the world, and get them yourself in your DAW.
The History of All-buttons-in Mode (on the 1176 and more)

The History of All-buttons-in Mode (on the...

Explore the story behind one of the most renowned analogue FET compressors of all time.
Variable Mu Compression: How it Works and When to Use it

Variable Mu Compression: How it Works and...

Go behind the scenes on a transparent, musical and downright legendary form of tube compression
Drums EQ and Compression Cheat Sheet

Drums EQ and Compression Cheat Sheet

Download our Drums EQ and Compression Cheat Sheet PDF for some simple drum mixing starting points.
The best analog compressors of all time, and how to get them in software

The best analog compressors of all time,...

A brief history of some of the best analog compressors of all time, and their software emulations.
Variable-Bias Compression Explained

Variable-Bias Compression Explained

A general overview of what makes these compressors so special.
Going Further with Sidechain Compression

Going Further with Sidechain Compression

Discover specialized sidechain techniques that you can use to improve your sound.