Two plugins that quietly transform a mix: Decimort 2 for classic sampler flavour, and Metric Halo Character for subtle analogue tone.

The CGII plugin brings pro-level polish, loudness, and clarity to your master bus. Here’s how I use it—and what to watch for with Density.

Learn how to use saturation and drive to shape your master bus. Hit the sweet spot without muddying your mix.

Why does old music sound so warm? It’s not nostalgia - it’s physics, tape, vinyl, and tubes. Here’s how to bring that feel back.

Chicago 1996. Tape. Desks. The moment I realised house music mixing was part of the art—not just the process.

Audio saturation adds warmth, harmonics, and subtle compression—bringing analog colour and character into today’s digital workflows.

Still chasing that analog warmth in your mix? Learn how preamp emulations recreate classic tone inside your DAW.

SSL Saturator brings clean, musical saturation with harmonic control—perfect for adding warmth, depth, and character to any mix.

Keep it simple! Master mixing with five essential plugins and learn pro techniques to shape sound, control dynamics, and polish your mix.

Discover how saturation adds warmth, depth, and glue to your mix. Explore top saturators like Decapitator, SSL, and SA2RATE 2.