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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Mixing Tips
Intro As a mix engineer myself in this day and age, a lot of sessions get sent over to me online. As a result, I have had numerous sessions from [...]
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 Nowadays I work primarily as a live, Front of House engineer, having previously worked in studios. One thing I’ve taken from my workflow in the live environment and applied [...]
Learn from the Pros
1. Animation Animation This is the category that most people think of when they hear the term “Voice Actor”. Animation consists of images either hand drawn or digitally [...]
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 [...]
1. Books Books Voice-Over Voice Actor - Yuri Lowenthal and Tara Platt One of the first resources I point aspiring voice actors too. Voice actors Yuri Lowenthal (Ben 10, Spider-Man) [...]
Mastering Tips
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 [...]
The word itself might have detrimental connotations, but distortion – as applied using plugins, guitar pedals and rackmount effects modules – is one of the most powerful creative tools available [...]
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 [...]
Product Tips
Thin Sounding Voice / Too Much Ambient Noise 1. Thin Sounding Voice / Too Much Ambient Noise Get closer to that mic - within an inch or two! Being as [...]
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 [...]
What does this article cover? • A 10-Step Guide to an affordable home studio • Tips on when to spend and when to skimp • Get professional-quality sounds without needing [...]
