Recording Studio Rockstars RSR253 - Mike Senior - Best Free Plugins For A Pro Mix In Your Studio
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Jul 10, 2020 Mike Senior, veteran mixing engineer and author of Mixing Secrets for the Small Studio, shares his favorite free plugins. He highlights dynamic EQs, transparent compressors, convolution reverbs and clever delay tools. Hear picks for snare repair, parallel distortion for presence, aggressive drum compression, Melda analysis tools, and tips on bridging legacy plugins and master-bus essentials.
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Use Dynamic EQ For Variable Problems
- Use a dynamic EQ like TDR Nova to tame problem areas that only occur at certain loudness levels.
- Mike gives the example of compressing low-frequency proximity changes on a vocal via a dynamic low shelf.
Add Harmonic Density With IVGI2
- Try Clanghelm IVGI2 for warm, musical distortion usable in parallel.
- Mike praises IVGI2 for adding harmonic density without sounding harsh and for combining cleanly with dry signals in parallel chains.
Fix Thin Snare With SnareBuzz
- Use Wavesfactory SnareBuzz to synthesize under-snare tone when you lack a good underside or room capture.
- Mike uses it to add sustain/noise to close-top snare mics and even adds room character via its controls.
