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Pro Vocal Compression, Dynamics and Balance – Step by Step

Listen as we take a vocal channel from basic recording to professional standard, and explain the process as we move through every step.

14 Tips and Techniques for Mixing Vocals – From Basic to Advanced

We’ve compiled this article to list a variety of techniques for getting a better vocal sound to help producers at all levels.


15 Devices you Might Need in Your Vocal Chain and Why

Every vocalist is different, every producer is different, so here are the effects you’ll want to consider when mixing the perfect vocal.

Compression vs Limiting – What’s the difference, when to use them, and why?

Take a deep dive into the world of dynamics and learn to tell these two devices apart, in theory and in practice.

The Evolution of the Noise Gate Device

The studio’s forgotten hero has been through more little revolutions than you might think – and we’ve got the newest one.


"The AI-powered function of smart:limit is incredible."

TYPHOON | Producer, Mixing-/Mastering-Engineer

TYPHOON | Producer, Mixing-/Mastering-Engineer

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When to use Spectral Compression

Understand the dynamic processing technology and how it can elevate your mixing and mastering projects.

Moving Beyond Traditional De-essers: How and Why?

Here’s how we’ve taken the de-esser up a level with our new AI-powered plugin smart:deess.


When Reverb Meets Compression

Level up your mixing arsenal with these five ways to combine two processors that are usually kept quite separate.

pure:unmask is out now

There is a brand new addition to the our series of pure plug-ins available – we are introducing pure:unmask.

How to Set up a Sidechain Signal in All Major DAWs

This guide was written for users of pure:unmask. For correct usage, our compact Unmasking plug-in needs a sidechain routing to be set up – we explain how it is done.


pure:bundle User Guide

Get started with the pure:bundle and learn how to speed up your workflow using pure:EQ, pure:unmask, pure:comp, pure:verb and pure:limit.

smart:EQ 4’s reference track feature

You want to replicate a certain sound – be it warm vocals or an entire mix? smart:EQ 4 has got you covered with its reference track feature.


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