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The Evolution of the Noise Gate Device

The studio’s forgotten hero has been through more little revolutions than you might think – and we’ve got the newest one.

When to use Spectral Compression

Understand the dynamic processing technology and how it can elevate your mixing and mastering projects.


Moving Beyond Traditional De-essers: How and Why?

Here’s how we’ve taken the de-esser up a level with our new AI-powered plugin smart:deess.

When Reverb Meets Compression

Level up your mixing arsenal with these five ways to combine two processors that are usually kept quite separate.

pure:unmask is out now

There is a brand new addition to the our series of pure plug-ins available – we are introducing pure:unmask.


"The AI-powered function of smart:limit is incredible."

TYPHOON | Producer, Mixing-/Mastering-Engineer

TYPHOON | Producer, Mixing-/Mastering-Engineer

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How to Set up a Sidechain Signal in All Major DAWs

This guide was written for users of pure:unmask. For correct usage, our compact Unmasking plug-in needs a sidechain routing to be set up – we explain how it is done.

pure:bundle User Guide

Get started with the pure:bundle and learn how to speed up your workflow using pure:EQ, pure:unmask, pure:comp, pure:verb and pure:limit.


smart:EQ 4’s reference track feature

You want to replicate a certain sound – be it warm vocals or an entire mix? smart:EQ 4 has got you covered with its reference track feature.

How Artificial Intelligence has Improved the De-esser

With smart:deess, we have taken the de-esser to new levels of capability. Here’s how artificial intelligence played a role in getting there.

Compression Character Explained

Where does the elusive mojo, vibe and feel of a compressor stem from, and how can you choose the right tool for the job every time?


Top 3 Applications of Mid/Side Compression

Level up your production by mastering this dynamics processing technique in three important contexts.

Why Do We Even Need to De-ess?

Have you ever considered the causes of sibilance in audio engineering? As it turns out, it’s not even an artifact at all.