MIXING & MASTERING BLOG
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Spring reverbs are one of those audio technologies that never lose their charm. There’s something raw, unpredictable, and beautifully gritty about them. Maybe it’s their long-standing connection to Reggae and Dub. Maybe it’s the physicality of the springs resonating in a metal tank. Whatever it is, spring reverbs bring a unique character that digital emulations still chase after. Let’s dive into the history, mechanics, and sound of these fascinating devices.

When it comes to stereo bus compression, few names inspire as much respect as the API 2500+. Built on decades of API design heritage, this unit has become a fixture in top studios for its ability to glue a mix while retaining musicality. While it’s widely used across mixing and tracking, the 2500+ has some particular strengths in mastering, especially if you know how to harness its flexibility.

There are pieces of gear that impress you with specs, and others that win your ears and heart the moment you turn a knob. The IGS 825EQ is firmly in the second category. As a mastering engineer, you come across plenty of tools that claim to enhance, sweeten, or refine your sound, but few deliver the kind of character, depth, and warmth that this valve equaliser brings to the table...