Compression is a crucial tool in any mixing engineer’s kit. It reduces the dynamic range of an audio signal by attenuating the loudest transients and boosting the overall sound. The loudest and quietest parts are now closer in volume, giving a glued-together or squashed effect. Done well, this gives the track a more natural sound. …
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Is it necessary to use mix bus compression if you’ve balanced the individual tracks and used volume automation as needed? It’s all a matter of aesthetics. Art is subjective after all. When choosing to mix with bus compression it is recommended that it is added at the start of your mixing process so that all …
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So you’re starting your music production or musician journey and you’re wondering what the hell is autotune. Well, fear not, you’re in the right place to answer that very question! We took our 8+ years of experience in the music industry and knowledge on autotune to write this article for you so you can understand …
The application of reverb on bass is one of the most debated topics in music production and audio engineering. The majority of professionals recommend avoiding it, as it can cause muddiness in the mix, however, if done appropriately, reverb can add width and depth to a bass instrument, and can even be used as a …
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Autotune is an extremely popular effect that is commonly used to pitch correct vocal performances that are out of key, or slightly flat. It can be used as a natural effect for natural-sounding vocals, or as a hard-tuned effect for more Hip Hop & Rap style autotune. In this article, we’re going to show you …
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Reverb is a tool that is mostly utilized in mixing, and its main purpose is to create depth and the illusion of space in a song, however, it might come as a surprise that it actually gets used in mastering as well. In this article, we’ll discuss the do’s and don’ts of reverb in mastering, …
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Even if you are new to the world of digital audio workstations you’ll have probably already come across VST & VSTi’s. As a music producer, it’s important to understand and know the difference between the two. When you first open your DAW you’ll have a range of stock instruments and audio effects to choose from, …
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Mixing is one of the most important parts of the music production process. If done properly, a good mix can breathe life into a track and turn a good song into an amazing one, the same way a bad mix can easily ruin the whole listening experience. In this article, we’ll answer the question “how …
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