Tutorial Overview
SWA Complete InfiniStrip Earth is a deep-dive video tutorial that takes you inside PSP Audioware’s powerful zero-latency channel strip and shows you how to use it confidently in real-world mixing and tracking situations. Presented by Chris Hawkins, this course goes far beyond a feature overview, focusing on workflow, signal flow, gain staging, and practical decision-making.
You’ll learn how InfiniStrip Earth’s modular architecture works, how its analog-inspired processing behaves, and how the five new Earth modules expand what’s possible inside a single channel strip. Every section is demonstrated with musical examples, helping you understand not just what each module does, but why you would choose it.
This tutorial is aimed at home-studio users, producers, and engineers who want to streamline their mixes, reduce plugin clutter, and get better results faster using a console-style workflow. If you want to truly master InfiniStrip Earth from the ground up, this course leaves no stone unturned.
Chapter 1 – The Core Philosophy & The “Earth” Evolution
- PSP Audioware’s analog-modeling heritage
- What makes InfiniStrip unique as a zero-latency channel strip
- Overview of the Earth update and new modules
- Installation and iLok authorization basics
Chapter 2 – UI Mastery & Workflow Shortcuts
- Understanding the 9-slot architecture
- Full, Resizable, and Mini view modes
- Drag-and-drop module reordering
- Intelligent module swapping and modifier keys
- Using the A/B comparison system
Chapter 3 – Technical Backend & Gain Staging
- Internal signal flow and processing order
- Managing internal headroom and gain staging between modules
- Knowing when to push levels for character
- Performance optimization and CPU considerations
Chapter 4 – Preamps & Filters
- Pre 60s, 70s, and 80s preamp models explained
- Using ADC 90s for lo-fi and vintage textures
- High-pass and low-pass filter behavior
- Side-chain filters and detector control
Chapter 5 – Dynamics Mastery
- Gate, Expander, and Ducker use cases
- Choosing the right compressor for the job
- FET, Opto, VCA, and OldTimer compressors compared
- Limiter options for output protection
Chapter 6 – Equalization Strategies
- ChannelQ vs PreQursor vs RetroQ
- Surgical correction versus tonal enhancement
- When to use character EQ instead of precision
Chapter 7 – The Earth Special Modules
- Levelizer for intelligent level control
- SnapForger for transient shaping
- TiltEQ for fast tonal balance
- Enhancer for psychoacoustic weight and air
- BigBass and ReactivEQ for low-end and dynamic tone control
Chapter 8 – Advanced Sidechaining & Routing
- Internal sidechain routing inside InfiniStrip
- External sidechain setup using your DAW
- Monitoring detector signals for precision control
Chapter 9 – Utilities & Master Control
- De-esser and De-hummer tools
- Saturation for harmonic density
- Master Control module for level, balance, and stereo width
Chapter 10 – Creative Recipes
- Complete vocal processing chains
- Drum punch and transient enhancement setups
- Master bus polish using Earth modules
Chapter 11 – Presets & Custom Configuration
- Global versus module-level presets
- Using the new preset browser efficiently
- Creating your own default InfiniStrip setup
Chapter 12 – Final Tips & Workflow Advice
- Working efficiently in large sessions
- Trusting signal flow and restraint
- Developing your own InfiniStrip workflow