Working Audio Tools
Follow us, Paul Third and Ed Thorne, on our journey to becoming full-time audio mix engineers. Each week, we host a guest from the YouTube and mixing community or compare and constructively critique mixes. In each episode, we demonstrate a “Featured Plugin” of the week with real audio from current mix sessions.To find out more about us and to get in touch with your questions, check out the links below:Subscribe to our official YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkingAudioToolsListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6j4mBFchdS0TqVnX1uwihxFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@work...
What is the TRUE Cost of Plugins in 2026?
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The Threat of AI Vibe Coded Plugins
WARNING: A Pubic Service Announcement.
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The Realities of Builiding A Plugin (PROPERLY) in 2026 with Nicholas De Lorenzo from Panoramic Labs
And the problems with AI Coded Plugins as Professionals
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EXPLORING THE MASTER: Our Mastering Process, Chains, and Philosphy
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EXPLORING THE MIX (pt 4): METERING...
Not as Boring and Far More Important Than You Think!
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EXPLORING THE MIX (pt 3): Mix Bus Processing
💻 CONTACT PAUL for Mixing/Mastering: https://www.taysoundstudio.com
💻 CONTACT ED for Mixing & Mastering: https://edthorne.com/
PLUGINS FEATURED
- Decibel - Process Audio by Puremix: https://www.pluginboutique.com/product/3-Studio-Tools/79-Metering/8605-Decibel?a_aid=65955e0f7effc&a_cid=1461e21b
- Hifal - Schwabe Digital: https://www.schwabedigital.com/hifal
- Panoramic - Panorama Labs: https://panoramalabs.com.au/panoramic/
- MCompare - Melda Productions: https://www.pluginboutique.com/product/3-Studio-Tools/95-Referencing-Tools/1325-MCompare?a_aid=65955e0f7effc&a_cid=14...
Apparently "Mixing Is Only Sound Selection & Level Control"....
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EXPLORING THE MIX (pt 2): VOCAL SOUND!
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EXPLORING THE MIX (pt 1): Drum Bus Processing
Top Down & Bucket Mixing, Theory and Practicality
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The Importance of Mixing Low End and How To Do It Well!
Acoustics, Monitoring, Techniques, Theory vs Reality, Tips and Tools, and much more.
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How To Cure Your Insecurity in Audio (and Life).
Even if you think you're confident...
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Why Pros Clip and Amateurs Limit
Educational AND Clickbaity...
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What Warren Huart REALLY Thinks About Online Audio Education.
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What Will The Audio World Look Like in 10 Years?
Threats, Opportunities, Technology, and Economics.
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Slating Other Engineers Will RUIN Your Career!
What's Causing This Toxic Pandemic, & What's The Cure?
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Is YouTube Drama Ruining the Future of Audio?
Preamps, egos, and who's actually right!
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The Objective TRUTH about ITB vs OTB!
A Story of 360 Reality
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How to Manage Neurodiversity in the Audio Industry?
And is it the Solution to AI?
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How Is Using AI Different To Using Cloned Hardware or Plugins?
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How Damaging Will A.I. Actually Be to the Audio Industry?
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Is This The END As We Know It? With Maor Appelbaum Mastering
Our apologies if this episode sounds jumpy in places. We had to edit it down to below 150Mbs, which is the maximum file size for Acast who distribute the podcast to streaming platforms. The full episode can bea heard on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sstFNtqXrEM
Thanks,
Ed & Paul
The Working Audio Tools Podcast
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How To ACTUALLY Learn Your Monitoring
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5 Popular Audio LIES Debunked
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Ways To Optimise Your DAW Template for FASTER MIXING
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The Brutal Truth About YouTube Reviews YOU Don't See Behind The Scenes
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5 Ways To Get Paid In Audio
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Bridging the Gap Between Producers & Mixers
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Is the Art of Mixing Dying in Favour of Production?
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Investing in a Legacy with Shelby Logan Warne of Sensible Music (Amy Winehouse, Spice Girls)
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WAT Makes This Mix Great?! EP 2
Top 10 UK Chart Mix Analysis
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How To Create Energy In Boring Productions
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THIS is How To Break Into The Industry! Kevin McCombs
We interview Kevin McCombs (Linkin Park, 5 Seconds of Summer, Papa Roach)
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💲Headphones 💲
Hifiman Ananda Nano - https://thmn.to/thoprod/570129?offid=1&affid=2675
Audeze MX4 - https...
Silence The Critics
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W.A.T. Makes This Mix GREAT? (UK Top 5 Charts)
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Are YOU Too Young Or Old To Be A Professional Audio Engineer?
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Why PRO Communication = Returning Mixing & Mastering Clients
Why PRO Communication = Returning Mix & Mastering Jobs
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💲Headphones 💲
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Audeze MX4 - https://swe...
PRE-NAMM 2026… Is It REALLY Worth The Trip?
NAMM 2026.. Is It REALLY Worth The Trip? (S13 E3)
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💲Headphones 💲
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Audeze MX...
How Much Do You REALLY Have To Spend To Become A PRO Mix & Mastering Engineer?
How Much Do You REALLY Have To Spend To Become A PRO Mix & Mastering Engineer?
🔥 If you've enjoyed the Working Audio Tools podcast, here are 3 ways to support the channel 🔥
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Dual Mixing Business Ideas
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2025 End Of Year Round Up
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💲Headphones 💲
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Audeze MX4 - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/APR90J
💲 PLUGINS 💲
Plugin Bouti...
