Plugin Spotlight - Soundtoys Microshift

Microshift is a stereo widening and doubler plugin based on the classic studio trick of delaying one side of the audio along with subtle pitch-shifting.

Soundtoys have based the plugin on two famous hardware units; The Eventide H3000 and the AMS DMX 15-80s.

I like to use this plugin mainly on vocals, although it can be used on pretty much anything. For lead vocals, I will only use a 20% blend but with backing vocals, I will use something like 50 - 100% so that they are ultra-wide and separated from the lead.

You can get a free trial over at SoundToys

Check out how we use this plugin whist mixing vocals for Arcane Roots

Plugin Spotlight - Waves Renaissance Axx

Waves Renaissance Axx is our go to compressor for overdriven or distorted guitar tones.

By nature an overdriven guitar signal is already compressed by the tubes in the amplifier so you don’t want to add too much compression or your sound will turn to mush (technical term).

We use the Renaissance Axx for a subtle squash with no more than 3db Gain Reduction.

You can get a free demo from Waves

Checkout how we use it mixing guitars for Arcane Roots