Week in Review – September 8, 2025
This week’s music production roundup: fresh reviews, industry news, and trends. Gianni the intern makes an appearance, still recovering from his exile to the garage.
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Week in Review – August 25, 2025
Gianni the intern celebrates one year at Sonic Odyssey with reflections on peanut butter spoons, tone wizardry, and chaos in Appalachia — plus this week’s latest reviews, news, and trends in music production.
Week in Review – August 18, 2025
This week’s Sonic Odyssey roundup covers new gear reviews, plugin releases, and industry trends — from ribbon mics and soft synths to Slipknot’s massive catalog sale. Plus: Gianni the intern remains deeply confused by America, boxing, and tone wizardry.
Week(s) in Review – August 4, 2025
The Week in Review returns! We survived an SEO implosion, a Gianni-related arrest, and multiple pedalboard rants. Here’s what you missed — including boutique plugin reviews, a Moog milestone, and references to the Oort cloud.
Week in Review – June 2, 2025
This week’s Sonic Odyssey roundup covers a major Serum 2 review, boutique interfaces, a golden MiniFuse, Dave Mustaine’s Metallica memories, and the question no one asked but we all want answered: can a quantum computer make a banger?
Week in Review – May 19, 2025
Gianni returns from double secret probation to deliver this week’s roundup, while the boss obsesses over a doomed copy of Condor Attack. We’re talking new gear, synth gossip, and a short break for Memorial Day.
Week in Review – April 28, 2025
Gianni the Intern steps into the spotlight (sort of) for this week's roundup of music production news, gear reviews, plugin launches, and industry trends. Plus, teasers for two major Sonic Odyssey features dropping soon.
Week in Review – April 21, 2025
Roto Control gets weird, KeyLab 88 MKIII keeps it classy, and iZotope’s Equinox breaks hearts and wallets. Also: Portnoy talks, Ian Anderson balances, and Erica Synths gets DIY with FM drums. We’re back with your weekly dose of curated chaos.
11 Best Plugins for Mixing & Mastering in 2025
From EQs and compressors to reverbs and limiters, these are the mixing and mastering plugins that actually deliver in 2025. Tested in real sessions, trusted to take your tracks from rough mix to release-ready.
Week in Review – April 7, 2025
The intern got his name in print this week — and then immediately regretted it. From busted music tech myths to AI lyric generators and a plugin version of the Jazz Chorus, it’s another chaotic roundup of gear, gossip, and grumbling.
Top Reverb & Delay Plugins for Music Production (2025 Edition)
Reverb and delay are the secret weapons for creating depth, space, and vibe in your mixes. Here are the best plugins in 2025 that deliver everything from subtle ambience to lush, expansive soundscapes.