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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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Aim high(-frequency)… The first type of sound that probably comes to mind when you think of ‘ear candy’ is those short, high-frequency incidental parts peppered throughout pop and dance [...]
What is a mic preamp expander? A mic preamp expander is, as the name more than suggests, a breakout box that attaches to your audio interface to increase (ie, [...]
Reamping is often something that’s overlooked whilst recording, however it can be a lifesaver if your guitar tones aren’t quite what you’re looking for. Why Reamping Is Useful [...]
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Get to know your DAW inside out Our first essential pointer should be obvious, but if you don’t know the technical nooks and crannies of your digital audio workstation [...]
Intro If you asked a room full of audio engineer students what a compressor does, you'd probably get a wide range of responses. "It's the thing that makes tracks louder!" [...]
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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 [...]
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 [...]
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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1. Fire up those vintage synths and sample libraries Whether you’re working up an actual lo-fi track or just bringing some grit to an otherwise high-gloss mix, your first instrumental [...]