So you’re looking for the Black Friday plugin deals because you’re overwhelmed with all the releases and are looking to get the most out of your money this holiday season. We’ve spent the last 3 years covering all the Black Friday deals as they launch, spending hours updating this article throughout November, December and January … Read more
Music distribution is the process of releasing your music to a public market, whether that be physical or digital. In this article, we’ll explain the difference between the two and share how you can distribute your music easily. What Is Music Distribution? (Answer) Music distributors provide services that connect you with these digital stores, or … Read more
Do you know that full, round, and groovy drum sound that you hear in professionally produced records? Well, you’re about to learn how to get it (or at least get close enough). Truth be told, mixing drums is complicated, and after almost 8 years of mixing hip-hop, EDM, and rock music, I’ve picked up a … Read more
Compression is one of the most valuable tools in your VST plugin arsenal. It has a variety of applications in music production and can be utilized to level out vocal performances, thicken drums, improve guitar tone, make bass sound tighter, and add considerable impact to sounds. Alongside EQ, every producer should learn how to use … Read more
What Does Dynamic Range Mean? A wide dynamic range allows for greater contrast between the loud and quiet parts of the audio, which can make it more interesting and engaging to listen to. On the other hand, a narrow dynamic range can make the audio sound monotonous or flat, as there is less variation in … Read more
Compression ratio is the level of gain reduction that takes place in relation to the input signal. The higher the ratio the more compression that takes place. What Is Compression Ratio? Getting the right ratio is crucial for creating natural dynamics. If for instance you’re placing a compressor on a mix bus you may want … Read more
If you’re reading this article it’s because you’re about to embark on mixing your own vocals. It can be a daunting task, but I have been recording and mixing vocals for ten years and have learned just about everything you should, and shouldn’t do when mixing your vocals. In this article, I’m going to share … Read more
Empirical Labs’ first success story came to be when their founder, Dave Derr, inspired by some of the most legendary compressors, such as the 1176 and the LA-2A, combined everything he liked about them creating the Distressor. Distressor is one of the best compressors to process vocals, guitars, bass guitars, drums, and much more, thanks … Read more
While compression is simply the process of balancing the loudest and softest sections of an audio signal, different types of compressors work in various ways. The bulk of plugin emulations in today’s DAWs are based on one of the five main types of audio compressor circuitry. One of the most used ones is the FET … Read more