Using Edit Modes in Pro Tools
The four Edit Modes in Pro Tools – Shuffle, Spot, Slip and Grid – change the functionality of the Edit…
Author Mike Hillier
Mike Hillier
Mike spent five years at Metropolis Studios, working alongside some of the best-known mix and mastering engineers in the world. He now works out of his own studio in London. He's also been writing words for magazines for longer than anyone can remember.
Sony C-100 Review – Not Just A Budget Mic Recreation
Sony’s new C-100 microphone uses a unique dual diaphragm design. Mike Hillier is seeing double… Price £1384 Contact Sound Network…
What’s New in Pro Tools 2018
Avid’s decision to provide smaller updates to Pro Tools – but more regularly – means it’s time for Mike Hillier…
DPA d:vice™ MMA-A Review – A Handy Mobile d:vice™
Have you ever wanted to take recording out into the wild? Mike Hillier gets his motor running and leaves the…
Mixing Drums using the Pro Series Plug-ins in Pro Tools
The Pro Series plug-ins are now available as subscription extras for Pro Tools. Mike Hillier demonstrates how to use them…
Neumann U 67 Review – Bringing the Legend Back to Life
The Neumann U 67 has been out of production since 1971, can Neumann bring it back to life? Mike Hillier…
Working with the I/O Window in Pro Tools
A little bit of outboard processing can go a long way. Mike Hillier explains how to integrate outboard with Pro…
FabFilter Pro-L 2 Review – Push It To The Limit
Can FabFilter’s new and improved Pro-L 2 replace all the other limiters in your DAW? Mike Hillier turns up the…
Warm Audio WA-47 & WA-47jr Review – Neu Kid on the Block
Can Warm Audio really bring one of the most sought after microphones down to mortal budgets? Mike Hillier feels a…
Aston Microphones SwiftShield Review
Originally debuted at Winter NAMM 2018, Aston’s SwiftShield looks to take the company’s innovative streak to the pop shield world……
Vanguard V13 Valve Condenser Microphone Review
Vanguard are a new audio company with an old heritage. Mike Hillier steps into the breach with their elegant new…
Lauten Audio LA-120 Review – Impressive and Versatile
Lauten Audio has filled out the Series Black range with a pair of small-diaphragm condensers. Mike Hillier is impressed… Price…
Regaining Space – Using Reverb in Pro Tools: Black Spring
With so many virtual instruments, DI’d guitars, or close mics in dry rooms a sense of space is being lost.…
Regaining Space – Using Reverb in Pro Tools: Studio Reverb & Space
Mike Hillier continues looking at reverb in Pro Tools, where this time, he focuses on restoring some natural space to…