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Stop Smashing the Master: Using Clipping for Modern Loudness
Modern loud mixes aren’t made on the master bus. Here’s how clipping and gain staging create loudness without killing the mix.
Leiam Sullivan
Jan 295 min read


Why Gain Staging Matters: How Hot Levels Make Plugins Distort
Hot levels make plugins distort in subtle ways. Here’s why gain staging still matters – and how to keep your mix sounding clean and musical.
Leiam Sullivan
Dec 4, 20254 min read
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