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Ian Shepherd @ianshepherd.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Special Offer and Free Update ! My Perception AB plugin has been optimised for use in Atmos & Immersive - bypass a full mix, sync compensated & level-matched with a single click ! 30% discount for new users, existing users update for free More info www.meterplugs.com/perception-ab

MeterPlugs Perception AB interface sale - image of the plugin, text: "Now with Atmos support"

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Ian Shepherd @ianshepherd.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Did the Foo Fighters just go “Death Magnetic” ? I started seeing loads of people talking about how distorted the new album sounds. I took a listen and asked if people would like me to make a video, and they said "Yes", so here it is - take a listen for yourself ! youtu.be/rygih4Q-c0w?...

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Did the Foo Fighters just go "Death Magnetic" ??

YouTube video by Production Advice

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Ian Shepherd @ianshepherd.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Listening based on your post and enjoying it despite the auto-tune !

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Ian Shepherd @ianshepherd.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

I think that’s exactly what Steve was saying…

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Ian Shepherd @ianshepherd.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

One. Last. Meme ! Catch all the replays here: www.dynamicrangeday.co.uk/live See you next year ! #DynamicRangeDay

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Ian Shepherd @ianshepherd.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Join us for the final #DynamicRangeDay livestream at 9:30 GMT ! And catch up on all the livestreams here: www.DynamicRangeDay.co.uk/live

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Ian Shepherd @ianshepherd.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Talking to Justin Gray, whose Grammy-winning album "Immersed" has GREAT dynamics in both Atmos AND stereo justingraysound.com/immersed/ for #DynamicRangeDay

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Immersed in Dynamics - Dynamic Range Day 2026

YouTube video by Production Advice

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Ian Shepherd @ianshepherd.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Tomorrow is #DynamicRangeDay - help spread the word by sharing a meme or two ! Nab the pics here: www.facebook.com/DynamicRange... More info: www.DynamicRangeDay.com #musicproduction #audioProduction #audiosky #mixingandmastering #musicsky

Collection of meme thumbnails promoting #DynamicRangeDay 2026

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Ian Shepherd @ianshepherd.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

I haven’t heard that, I’ll check it out 👍

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Ian Shepherd @ianshepherd.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

This years's #DynamicRangeDay Award nominees include... Bruno Mars - The Romantic Justin Gray - Immersed Halina Rice - Evolve U2 - Days of Ash Gesaffelstein - Enter The Gamma (Live) Brian Eno & Beatie Wolfe - Luminal Full list: www.dynamicrangeday.com/award Who do YOU think should win ?

Image showing cover art for Dynamic Range Day Award nominees 2026

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Ian Shepherd @ianshepherd.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

How much difference SHOULD mastering make ? New video - comparing the new master of a re-mixed album with the original. How do they sound, and why ? More info: productionadvice.co.uk/ember-rev/ #musicproduction #audioProduction #audiosky #mixingandmastering #musicsky

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How much difference SHOULD mastering make ?

YouTube video by Production Advice

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Ian Shepherd @ianshepherd.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Loved @joemuggs.bsky.social’s perfomance collaboration thing with @timexile.com at the Timbers launch event last month, and really enjoyed reading this too…

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Ian Shepherd @ianshepherd.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

About to watch this for the 8th time… Amazing work by Gary Hustwit & @brendandawes.xyz

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~ @tildesounds.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Really appreciate the replies so far. One thing im hoping is that we can get more so that we can start looking at the differences between subsets of data. E.g. we only have 40 entries by full-time audio professionals so far. Take the survey: forms.gle/u2Wr9pezJPC2...

stat showing that 15.2% of the people entering are full time audio profesionals

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reaper.blog @reaper.blog · 20/02/2026

I don't think that announcement went as planned.

screenshot of iZotope subscription announcement with view count (27,000) and likes (15) highlighted. LOL

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Ian Shepherd @ianshepherd.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

I’m guessing you haven’t tried Threads 🤮

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Ian Shepherd @ianshepherd.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Thanks, that’s great to know 👍

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Ian Shepherd @ianshepherd.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

OK #GameAudio BlueSky, if I’m interested in finding out more about the nitty-gritty of audio in games, should I look at tutorials for WWISE or FMOD ?

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Ian Shepherd @ianshepherd.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Ah I’m a huge fan of minimum viable everything 😛 Hard to argue with that level of bang-for-your buck !

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Ian Shepherd @ianshepherd.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Got my ticket, despite the inevitable ISGE (Immersive Space and Gear Envy) that will ensue...

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Ian Shepherd @ianshepherd.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

I hope you're right ! Depending on your perspective on ethical click-bait, you might want to change the title to "Why The NI Insolvency Is Great News (A Love Letter To Reaktor)" 😛

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Ian Shepherd @ianshepherd.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

I'm pleased to announce Version 1.5 of my Loudness Penalty Studio application ! The upgrade is free for existing users & adds multiple simple but powerful features - see video below 50% off for plugin owners and 30% off for new users ! Full details 👉 www.meterplugs.com/loudness-penalty-studio

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Loudness Penalty Studio 1.5 Walkthrough

YouTube video by MeterPlugs

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Ian Shepherd @ianshepherd.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

Thanks ! I haven’t heard them, I’ll take a listen 👍

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Ian Shepherd @ianshepherd.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

OK I wasn’t *that* uncool 😂

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Ian Shepherd @ianshepherd.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

😂 It’s a fair point well-made !

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Ian Shepherd @ianshepherd.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

There are exceptions to every rule, clearly 😛

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Ian Shepherd @ianshepherd.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

I’m a lapsed trombone player, and always felt a bit sad that it wasn’t a very… cool instrument. I may have to revise this opinion

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Natalie Cressman & Ian Faquini - March (Official Video)

YouTube video by GroundUP Music NYC

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Ian Shepherd @ianshepherd.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

The Equal LUFS Illusion Equal LUFS means it'll sound the same loudness, right ? Often yes, but it's not *always* that simple... More info: productionadvice.co.uk/equal-lufs/

Infographic showing the "chessboard illusion" - a chessboard with a shadow cast across part of the image. Two squares are labelled - a white one in the shadow has the same colour intensity as a black one outside the shadow. However they appear to be quite different shades because our brains understand the context of the shadowed area. The text reads: Expectation - Matched LUFS will sound the same perceived loudness (A LUFS = B LUFS) vs. Reality - LUFS targets aren't enough (LUFS work, but perception is complicated)

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Ian Shepherd @ianshepherd.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

I mastered this song for Patrick De Caumette back in 2023 - so cool to see it used as the soundtrack for an award-winning video !

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GREED

YouTube video by Zero Now

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Ian Shepherd @ianshepherd.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

Sorry I never replied to your email, I recently upgraded my Mac so need to see if I can finally play with these !

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Ian Shepherd @ianshepherd.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

Loving everything about this…

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