Sennheiser’s new HD 490 PRO takes on the legendary HD 600 for mixing in 2025. We compare sound, comfort, bass extension, imaging, driveability, and value—plus the 490’s dual pad sets and bundled dearVR MIX-SE plugin. Short version: HD 600 still rules midrange truth; HD 490 PRO is the better all-round mixing tool.
Valhalla Supermassive is still the best free reverb/delay plugin in 2025. Here’s why it holds up, how to dial it in for ambient pads, vocals, and guitars, plus pro tips to keep your mix spacious—not soupy.
Is the SSL bus compressor still worth it in 2025? We compare hardware like the SSL Bus+ with top plugins from SSL, UAD, Waves, and Cytomic, share dial-in settings that actually work, and explain how to get real mix glue without crushing your dynamics.
We put FabFilter Pro-Q 3 under the 2025 microscope. From dynamic EQ and mid/side control to intuitive workflow and Atmos support, here’s why it still dominates modern mixing and mastering.
Sennheiser’s new HD 490 PRO takes on the legendary HD 600 for mixing in 2025. We compare sound, comfort, bass extension, imaging, driveability, and value—plus the 490’s dual pad sets and bundled dearVR MIX-SE plugin. Short version: HD 600 still rules midrange truth; HD 490 PRO is the better all-round mixing tool.
Valhalla Supermassive is still the best free reverb/delay plugin in 2025. Here’s why it holds up, how to dial it in for ambient pads, vocals, and guitars, plus pro tips to keep your mix spacious—not soupy.
Is the SSL bus compressor still worth it in 2025? We compare hardware like the SSL Bus+ with top plugins from SSL, UAD, Waves, and Cytomic, share dial-in settings that actually work, and explain how to get real mix glue without crushing your dynamics.
We put FabFilter Pro-Q 3 under the 2025 microscope. From dynamic EQ and mid/side control to intuitive workflow and Atmos support, here’s why it still dominates modern mixing and mastering.
Looking for a synth that’s wild, versatile, and packed with personality? Meet the Arturia MiniFreak—a hybrid beast that blends digital madness with analog warmth. And when you pair it with the MiniFreak V plugin, you get a match made in synth heaven. Here’s why this duo is the ultimate setup for producers, performers, and sound tinkerers alike.
Native Instruments has released Massive X 1.6, adding Morpher and Animator engines, plus a free Massive X Player with 60 presets. The update brings fresh sounds, a streamlined UI, and easier sound design for beginners and pros alike.
