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Tutorial - Real Time (Side Chain) Dynamic Equalizing

Read Tutorial - Real Time (Side Chain) Dynamic Equalizing - Create Your Own Dynamic EQ DirectX or VST Plugin

This tutorial shows how to perform side chain dynamic equalizing with the Dynamics plugin product and the Stereo Parametr'EQ stereo equalizer plugin. The destination track can of course be the same ... Read More 


Tutorial - Dynamics Processing and Monitoring

Read Tutorial - Dynamics Processing and Monitoring - Vizualize, Check and Learn Compression with a Dynamics Processor DirectX or VST Plugin

You will learn how to monitor the dynamics processing of an audio track thanks to the automation output capabilities of the Dynamics plugin. The interest of monitoring the compression or gating appl... Read More 


Tutorial - Real Time Side Chain Dynamics Processing

Read Tutorial - Real Time Side Chain Dynamics Processing - Easy Methodology for Side Chain Compression with DirectX and VST Plugins

This tutorial shows how to perform side chain compression, ducking or gating with the Dynamics plugin and the Gain Suite free plugins. Side Chaining consists in using a track signal to control an ef... Read More 


Tutorial - Spectral Response (EQ Curve) Matching with Blue Cat's FreqAnalyst Multi

Read Tutorial - Spectral Response (EQ Curve) Matching with Blue Cat's FreqAnalyst Multi - Using Difference Curves Memory

In this tutorial you will learn how to match the frequency response of a third party piece of software or hardware with a standard EQ or spectrum manipulation plug-in. For this purpose, we will use th... Read More 


Tutorial - Monitoring an effect chain with the 'Multi' Series

Read Tutorial - Monitoring an effect chain with the 'Multi' Series - Example with a stereo widening effect measurement

The 'Multi' analysis plugins series offer the ability to compare the measurements made by several instances within an audio project. In this tutorial you will learn how to use this capability to mon... Read More 


Tutorial - Compare the Audio Spectrum in Several Projects

Read Tutorial - Compare the Audio Spectrum in Several Projects  - FreqAnalyst Pro's Save/Restore Curves in action

This tutorial shows how to use the FreqAnalyst Pro spectrum analysis plugin to compare the spectrum of several tracks in different projects, using the save/restore capabilities of the plugin. The f... Read More 


Tutorial - Create an original MIDI Controlled Stereo Wah Pedal

Read Tutorial - Create an original MIDI Controlled Stereo Wah Pedal - Obtain a Stereo Widening Effect with Our DirectX And VST Plugins

In this tutorial you will learn how to create an original Wah pedal-like stereo effect: the wah effect will move from the sides of the stereo field to the center when you push your foot controller. As... Read More 


Tutorial - Create your Own MIDI Controlled Wah Pedal

Read Tutorial - Create your Own MIDI Controlled Wah Pedal - MIDI Wah With a Single DirectX Or VST Plugin

This tutorial will help you create your own MIDI controlled Wah pedal and customize its parameters to match an existing Wah pedal or create a brand new virtual one: yours. You can use this custom wah ... Read More 


Tutorial - Monitor Mid-Side Channels, Mono Compatibility and Phase Inversion

Read Tutorial - Monitor Mid-Side Channels, Mono Compatibility and Phase Inversion - Stereoness and Phase Cancellation Measurement Made Easy

This tutorial shows how to use the analysis plugin to monitor the Mid and Side channels on a mix. It allows you to check the mono compatibility of a mix, as well as its "stereoness". This tutorial u... Read More 


Tutorial - Real Time Side Chain Multiband Dynamics

Read Tutorial - Real Time Side Chain Multiband Dynamics - Multiband Side Chaining Made Easy

This tutorial shows how to perform multi band side chain compression, ducking or gating with Blue Cat's MB-5 Dynamix and Blue Cat's MB-7 Mixer. "Side chaining" consists in using the si... Read More 


Tutorial - Multiple Tracks Real Time Spectrum Analysis

Read Tutorial - Multiple Tracks Real Time Spectrum Analysis - Getting visual help for you mix

In this tutorial you will learn how to use the multiple instances features of the FreqAnalyst Multi spectrum analysis plugin to provide you with visual help for mixing. This tutorial is based on a ver... Read More 


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