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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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Video Make Your Studio Sound Better For Free Musician, Producer and Author Bobby Owsinski talks you through how to get your studio sounding great without spending a penny. Filmed [...]
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Using the wrong type of EQ for the job in hand If you want to apply equalisation successfully, having full understanding of the technical options available to you, and [...]
Getting the most out of your recording sessions Before we start looking at microphone choice and placement we need to talk about how to get the most out of your [...]
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Scenario 1: “I have a new song idea. Now what?" Whether you have lyrics and an overall sound in mind or a more defined vocal melody and basic chord [...]
First, top-notch sampled kits aren’t cheap, so it can be a good way to save money. Then there’s the straightforward possibility that you might just love the sound of your [...]
Live streaming has become a seriously huge part of media culture and it’s spawned entirely new genres of entertainment for people to consume on a daily basis. From the small [...]
Mastering Tips
Read Time: 10 Minutes Step 1: Preparing the Vocal Track Before applying any effects, start with a clean and well-recorded vocal track. Ensure there are no unwanted noises and [...]
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 [...]
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1. Finding A Space 1. Finding A Space So obviously this is a pretty obvious point but it’s also probably the most important because without a space you can’t [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]