What Are Audio Plugins? (Audio Processing)

Audio plugins are small self-contained audio processors which you can use inside your audio software.

Most DAWs have built-in audio processors. In addition, 3rd party plugins can be purchased, installed and used within most DAWs.

The fundamental types of audio plugins for podcast production include compressors, limiters, EQs, channel strips, expanders, gates, de-essers, saturation, reverb, delays and other effects.

There are also other types of plugins including diagnostic tools, virtual instruments, sound synthesis and others.

RESOURCE: Here’s a big list of plugins that I use and recommend: Podcast Audio Plugins – The Big List

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