Compressors

The LA-2A and LA-3A are two of the most famous compressors of all time and have long been favorites for vocals, bass and other instruments. See our comparison between the tube and solid-state models and learn how to best use them for your tracks.

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The classic consoles on which these plugins are modeled were the centerpieces of Abbey Road’s music revolution in the ‘60s and ‘70s. Learn what they sound like, the differences between them, and how each can contribute differently to your mixes.

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How can you fix an anemic sounding snare without adding a sample? Waves CLA MixHub can add the fatness and beef you need in 2 simple steps. Watch Graham from the Recording Revolution walk us through the technique.

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How do you get out of a creative rut? Gaining inspiration sometimes means thinking outside the box. See how you can begin using your tools in new, exciting and inspiring ways.

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There’s nothing quite like the glue, punch and excitement that a lightly hit mix bus compressor can add to a song. In this old-school shootout, we compare 5 different compression flavors for your mix bus.

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Want to give your vocals that silky Neve sound? In this video, hip hop mixer Sean Divine shows you how to use the V-Series plugins to attain that classic console tone for your vocal mix.

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Learn the different types of compressors and when to use each one while mixing. In this guide, we'll level out which compressors are which: VCA, FET, Optical, Variable-Mu and digital compressor plugins; increase your threshold of compression knowledge!

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Hear the magic of the Abbey Road TG Mastering Chain in this 5 minute demo. Watch how you can turn a good mix into a great sounding master with this powerful, flexible and versatile plugin.

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After learning that for the better part of the past five decades the TG12410 mastering console has been used daily at Abbey Road Studios, we knew there must be some special magic about it. Watch Abbey Road's in-house engineers explain how they use it and what's so special about it.

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Producer & recording/mixing engineer Joe Barresi (QOTSA, Tool, Soundgarden) takes the lead and gets you into the rhythm of mixing wide, upfront, crunchy guitars.

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