Opening a Pro Tools session with all plugins deactivated

I guess, all of you know this: the more plugins you have in your session, the slower it gets and you need more time to open the session. If you want to check your session for a few audio files and don’t want to use all plugins from the beginning, there’s a little but effective [...]

Turn your Session in a Delay Battlefield or MY Favourite Delays….

Today, I want to share some Screen Caps of my favourite Delays and for what purpose and how I use it! In general, I am a delay freak, I use it all the time and in almost any session: No matter, if I create a powerful jingle, musibed, promo, sweeper or else. The most important [...]

Get some support for your ears – Learn to read Analyzer Tools. Andre’s Production Diary Part 36

Hi guys, it’s Andre. Time flies… it’s now my 36th week here at Benztown Studios and like every week, I’ve prepared a new Production Diary with new expressions and things, I’ve learned in radio imaging and production. Let’s start with a little test: think of your three favorite Plugins… and now check what you thinked [...]

A free fun tool for DJs and Remixers… AIR Kill EQ – Andre’s Production Diary Part 33

Hi guys, it’s Andre. It’s now my 33rd week here at the Benztown studios, where I learn everything about radio, production and imaging. With all the great EQs available, it’s hard to chose the right one, but sometimes you don’t need a subtle EQ. You just want to get rid of sections, you don’t want. [...]

Oli’s love of life or just a ONS……The Altiverb!

Oli is Mister PlugIn. Checking out almost any new sh*t makes me freak out sometimes, because his wish list is massive  – all the time. Sometimes I think, beside tons of beer, wine and food his love is plugIns, instruments and making Noise. Best performance time : Late Night! Today he will show you his [...]

Video tutorial… It is getting mean and dirty!

Many stations are on the look for the most polished sound possible. BUT, some Imaging pieces need to sound dirty, rough and edgy. I created a Lollapalooza Promo for our CHR library and used a plugIN from the Sound Toy Family, I never used before and it made the VO unbelievable dirty and rough. Love [...]

GET Dave Foxx Z100 VO Chain + all about John Wells….. An UNBELIEVABLE Screenshot Collection from Chuck Matthews

Maybe you remember Chucker. Chuck used to be the Classic Hits Imaging Director for Benztown and is now one of our hottest VO Talents. HE is a collector of great Presets and Screen Shots and tons of material considering radio and radio imaging. I am happy to present Chucks unbelievable collection. Thanks for sharing, Chucker! [...]

Survey: The perfect Reverb or still haven’t found what I am looking for!

To find the right Reverb can be tough sometimes. It is either you don’t have the right one on board or you have to many choices? I try to experiment and use different Reverbs with different environments, instruments and production needs.  Like you know, we are always interested in your opinion to address our content [...]

Stuck in old plugIn Combos? An Unbelievable Vocal FX PlugIn Combo from outta space!

Ryan our Imaging guy for Country was listening through some Rock library Bits and discovered a Sweeper Harry did Muse’s outta Space concert ages ago. Ryan loved the sound of the amazing plugIn combo on Rick’s Voice and I really digged that Vocal FX, too. So here it is : The Preset for an unbelievable [...]

Checking out Stylus – Andre’s Production Diary Part 5

Hi guys. One of our mostly updated category in our service are Drumloops. Every week, we offer at least 4 Drumloops for every format, so you see. There’s a lot of work to do. And today, I’m showing you a PlugIN to take care of this task. Enjoy the fifth part of my production diary.