Up there with compression in its essential music production status, EQ (short for ‘equalisation’) is one of the most powerful effects in your mixing toolbox, enabling shaping of the frequency [...]
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When it comes to crafting great mixes, you need your studio space to be as sonically neutral and ‘honest’ as possible, and that means taking control of reflections and standing [...]
If you’re just starting to dive into the world of recording, then chances are you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed. There’s a lot that goes into capturing clean audio, but it [...]
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Intro How many musicians and audio engineers are using hearing protection these days? The answer is not enough. As a musician and/or audio engineer you whole career relies on [...]
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The purpose of any audio mixer – be it a hardware console/desk or a virtual representation thereof in a DAW – is simply to facilitate the blending of multiple disparate [...]
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Steve Intro It may seem daunting to attempt the feel and sound of a monumental sweeping orchestral score. To emulate the rush one gets hearing a bunch of amazingly accomplished [...]
Andy Huckvale Intro Composing is an art form that has often meant capturing the attention of an audience. Whether it's Mozart being commissioned to compose chamber music for the elite [...]
What is mastering? Audio mastering is a widely underestimated and misunderstood subject. In short, mastering is the process of preparing a final mix of a song for the marketplace. [...]
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Is your home studio more ‘home’ than ‘studio’? Do you find yourself hindered in your music making workflow by logistical stumbling blocks within the creative space? Read on to discover [...]
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