An audio compressor is one of the most important parts of sound design and mixing, but it is also one of the most misunderstood and mis-used. Here Tim Dunphy unravels the mysteries surrounding the ...

In this video, we guide you through the step-by-step process of making an air compressor using an old fridge compressor.

In this innovative DIY tutorial, learn how to make a powerful air compressor at home using a simple syringe. This ...

Years ago, it was common for shops to have a central power source that drove all the tools through a system of belts, wheels and driveshafts. The power was routed around the work space by mechanical ...

PRODUCER WEEK 2025: Mixing is typically a spiral process where we gradually make smaller and smaller adjustments as we return to different aspects of the track. Processing the mix bus can play an ...

The SSL Compressor by Waves can be a very useful tool for compressing both individual audio tracks and mastering. However, beginners and pros alike may need some help in truly understanding and ...

Aldan American tests the Branick 7600. We recently discovered that AutoZonePro sells tools. Not the cheap disposable kind but the worthy keep-forever kind. The trick is to thumb-scroll the Tool & ...