TwistedWave 32.3 and 32.4, One Keystroke Processing and a New Repair Tool
The Pro Audio Suite
TwistedWave has dropped updates that feel like they were built for anyone smashing through a pile of auditions or VO edits every day. George walks through what’s new in 32.3 and 32.4, including the ability to apply a Batch directly to your currently open file and map that Batch to a single keystroke. That means you can normalise to a target level, then apply a processing stack, all in one hit, without the old multi step workflow. Then there’s the new Repair tool, a quick “auto heal” style fix for little clicks, mouth noises, and short waveform anomalies. Select the problem area, hit a...
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Fixing Loopback the Easy Way, Nexus Suite Explained
The Pro Audio Suite
Loopback is one of the most common and misunderstood problems in home studios. In this episode of The Pro Audio Suite, the team breaks down how the new Nexus Suite, specifically Nexus Review, makes it dramatically easier to capture system audio, create proper mix-minus setups, and send playback to clients without complicated routing. If you have ever wrestled with UA Console routing, virtual drivers, Chrome output quirks, or Mac system audio conflicts, this one is for you. We cover: • Why traditional loopback setups get messy fast • The UA console routing method and its limitations • How...
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Who Owns Audio Now? The Industry Consolidation Problem
The Pro Audio Suite
In this episode of The Pro Audio Suite, the team dives into some major shifts in the audio industry. Audio Tonics has acquired DPA, Austrian Audio, SSL, Harrison and more. What does this wave of consolidation mean for boutique brands and the future of innovation? Then we unpack the developing Native Instruments insolvency proceedings. With Kontakt, iZotope, Plugin Alliance and Brainworx under that umbrella, what could this mean for producers, composers and post professionals? And does this reignite the subscriptions versus perpetual debate? We also wander into: • Neumann U47 reissue rumours...
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Remote Recording, Choirs, and Old-School Rigs with Robert Marshall
The Pro Audio Suite
In this episode of The Pro Audio Suite, the team digs into a large-scale remote recording with Robert Marshall, capturing a full orchestra and 100-plus voice choir performing Handel’s Messiah inside a church. Robert breaks down his microphone choices, including Neumann KM184s, Austrian Audio CC8s, Schoeps mains, and why ORTF still delivers a convincing stereo image in complex acoustic spaces. We also talk about spot mic placement for piano and soloists, blending ambience naturally without artificial reverb, and the realities of recording live with zero second chances. The conversation...
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Gear Innovation or Gear Madness?
The Pro Audio Suite
A fascinating piece of gear quietly surfaced ahead of NAMM, and it sent us down a deep rabbit hole. In this episode of The Pro Audio Suite, the crew digs into the Carno Sepia system, a digitally controlled, fully analog modular hardware platform that feels like a modern reimagining of the 500 series concept, minus the knobs. We unpack how it works, who it’s really for, and whether this kind of hybrid approach is genuine innovation or just another expensive way to chase “analog purity.” Along the way, we talk NAMM expectations, Sweetwater leaks, digitally controlled analog routing,...
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2025 Wrap Up: PASport VO, AI Reality Checks, Source-Connect Myths and What We Learned This Year
The Pro Audio Suite
2025 has been a big year for The Pro Audio Suite, so this episode is a full end-of-year wrap up with Robbo, Andrew Peters, George “The Tech” Whitham, and Robert Marshall. We look back at the biggest moments, the most downloaded episodes, the conversations that sparked the most reaction, and the industry shifts that actually mattered. From the launch of the PASport VO and real-world use cases, to persistent Source-Connect confusion, to the realities of AI in voiceover and audio production, this episode ties together the themes that defined 2025 for working audio pros. We also talk gear...
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We Test the Aston Element Mic, Here’s What Happened
The Pro Audio Suite
This week the team dives into one of the strangest mics we’ve ever had on the show. A client of George’s sent through a full placement test of the Aston Element, the active moving-coil oddball with its own made-up technology name, the Rydion capsule. Aston claims it blends the bottom end of a dynamic, the clarity of a condenser, and the smoothness of a ribbon. Big call. We compare it directly against a 416 and a TLM103, and the reactions in the room say everything. Does it punch above its weight? Is it just a quirky USB-era gimmick? Does it actually compete with entry-level VO mics? And...
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The Lost Art of Sessioncraft
The Pro Audio Suite
This week we’re digging into the skills that used to define the studio, back when audio wasn’t just about tools and tech but the craft behind the session itself. Punch-ins, drop-ins, reading along with yourself, directing talent, matching pitch on the fly, using feel instead of formulas… so much of this has disappeared from the modern workflow. Robbo, AP, George and Robert swap stories from the tape era, pick apart why many of these skills are fading, and talk about what VO talent and engineers can learn from the old way of doing things. From casting realities to coaching blind spots,...
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Every Breath You Take (Out): Should You De-Breath Your Audio?
The Pro Audio Suite
Breaths — they’re natural, emotional, and sometimes downright necessary. But should they always stay in your voice tracks? This week, the crew dives into the great de-breathing debate, inspired by a post from voice actor on how breaths act as “unseen punctuation.” Robbo, AP, George the Tech, and Robert Marshall discuss when removing them improves clarity and when it strips away the performance. Along the way, they touch on AI voices, happy accidents, and the fine art of keeping things human — from Sting’s laugh on Roxanne to Chad Smith breaking a drumstick mid-take. They also chat...
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iPhone Update: You Can Now Pick Your Mic!
The Pro Audio Suite
Finally! Apple’s latest iOS 26 update gives users control over which mic their iPhone or iPad apps use. Whether you’re recording with AirPods, a PASport VO, or your favourite external mic, you can now select your input per app — a massive leap for voice actors, podcasters, and mobile content creators. The team also unpacks the new AirPods Pro 3 and their surprisingly usable mic quality, adaptive noise reduction, and hearing-aid features. As always, the conversation goes off the rails (in the best way) with plenty of laughs and gear talk. 🎙️ In this episode: Choosing your mic per...
info_outlineWAVES director of training and development Michael Pearson Adams (Gomez to his Aussie mates) joins us in part 1 of a chat about plugins for Voice Actors. We delve into the common pitfall of overusing plugins in audio editing. Through a masterclass, listeners are advised to be judicious with the use of plugins, as indiscriminate use often leads to the degradation of sound quality. The aim is to help listeners focus on necessity, and understand if a plugin truly addresses a need or if it is being added merely based on hearsay. Tune into this enlightening discussion on any major podcast platform.
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Timestamps
- (00:00:00) Sneak Peek
Transcript
Speaker A: Coming up. Coming up next, the pro audio Suite sneak peek. In nearly every single masterclass I do with my waves hat on, I spend as much time telling people that I want you to use as few plugins as possible to make sure that you're just not overdoing things. And one of the biggest problems is that people throw plugins on with way too much ease and breeze without actually thinking about it sometimes. And that also degrades. So you have to really decide, is this plugin going to fix something, or am I just putting it on? Because I've heard that it helps. Now, who am the Pro audio suite? Thanks to Tripoos and Austrian audio. Listen now on your favourite podcast provider.