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Audio Mastering
November 6, 2024
Mastering for Vinyl: Essential Tips for a Timeless Sound
Mastering for Vinyl: Essential tips for a warm, timeless sound. Optimize dynamic range, frequency balance, and more to achieve high-quality vinyl records
Audio Mixing
February 14, 2024
What Is The Top-Down Mixing Technique?
Just how effective is top-down mixing? What are the advantages of this alternative approach to mixing? And how can you use it?
Audio Mastering
January 17, 2023
What is Mid/Side Processing? Learn the Techniques
What is Mid/Side processing? M/S processing is a powerful mixing and mastering technique that will help improve your sound and skills...
Audio Effects Processors
December 8, 2022
Chorus, Flanger and Phaser Effects, Explained
Understanding Chorus, Flangers & Phasers; What are their notable differences, how do they work, and how can I use them?
Audio Mastering
September 28, 2021
Stem Mastering Techniques that will UP your Game
In this article, we cover Frequency, Dynamics, and Stereo Stem Mastering Techniques to help you master your track using stems.
Audio Mastering
July 15, 2021
Mastering Mistakes When Mastering Your Own Music
There are many pitfalls to tackle when you are mastering your own music. Look out for these eight mastering mistakes that should be avoided.
Audio Mixing
June 17, 2021
Mixing with mastering in mind
Mixing with mastering in mind in a digital audio workstation (DAW) ensures your mix sounds good in any format. You'll save time and money too
Recording
April 7, 2021
Headphone Tips to Improve Vocal Performance
Tired of sub-par vocals? Then read this comprehensive guide with the best headphone tips to amp up your vocal performance.
Music Production
March 10, 2021
Electronic Music Production in 7 Easy Steps
Learn Electronic Music Production in 7 easy steps if you want to make it as an EDM producer. This guide will tell you the secret to success
Software & Plugins
February 20, 2019
8 Mind-Blowing Delay Plugins, Free and Paid
We've rounded up 8 of the most unique delay plugins available. Any one of these plugins will provide you with enough possibilities for quite some time.
Software & Plugins
February 6, 2019
Most Unique Waves Plugins: New Tools for Your DAW
You deserve the best and most unique waves plugins. Check out our recommendations for unique waves plugins that you can buy today and hear your music shine!
Software & Plugins
January 23, 2019
Reverb Plugins: Choosing the Best Reverb Plugin for your mix
Are you in the market for new reverb plugins? Let me guide you through some of the choices you can make and provide some of the best examples in the market!
Software & Plugins
December 5, 2018
11 Best EQ Plugins for Windows and Mac
To save you some time, we compiled 11 of the best EQ plugins for Windows and/or Mac, some free and some paid. Have a look.
Music Production
September 20, 2018
Mac vs PC for Music Production: Which is best for your Studio?
Most producers want to work within a single system. Macs and PCs are the two most viable options. When it comes to Mac vs PC for music production, who wins?
Software & Plugins
September 13, 2018
Plugin Presets: How to Best Utilize them, and Why
Plugin presets provide a helpful jumping off point for landing on the perfect settings for effects, compression, EQ, and more.
Music Production
September 4, 2018
Getting that 80s Sound Right: 6 Tips to Produce 80s Music
Looking to get that 80s sound? Maybe you want that 80s music mix? Let us show you some old ways that you can spice up your new music!
Audio Mixing
August 30, 2018
Audio Summing: Alternative Summing for Better Electronic Productions
Ever wondered about audio summing? Let's take a look at how it's done and some new ways you can use audio summing to spice up your music!
Software & Plugins
August 2, 2018
Top 10 Vocal Plugins: Best Free & Paid Plugins for Vocals
You could spend weeks searching for all the vocal plugins out there. So to save you time, we've compiled the 10 best vocal plugins on the market right now.
Software & Plugins
July 31, 2018
Audio Editing: The Best Audio Editing Software
Here we'll discuss what makes audio editors unique, and look at some of the best audio editing software currently available.
Recording
July 10, 2018
Noise Removal: Reducing Hiss, Clicks, Crackles, and More
One of the greatest challenges every engineer faces is unwanted noise. Fortunately, we have a remedy: noise removal. But how does noise removal work?
Audio Effects Processors
July 5, 2018
Parametric EQ: What it is, How to Use it and Why.
Of the several types of EQ, parametric EQ offers the most precision control. Let's dive into the nuances of this type of EQ, and what makes it a cut above.
Software & Plugins
July 3, 2018
20 of the Best VSTs For Under $100
In this post, I want to delve into some of the best VSTs that give you bang for your buck and are available on the market for under $100 a piece.
Audio Mixing
June 26, 2018
Gain Staging: Understanding It’s Importance
Let's dive into the concept of gain staging, how to keep a good handle on it, and where it applies in both the digital and analogue worlds. Gain staging is essential so let's learn!
Music Production
June 12, 2018
Electronic Drums: 4 Tips to Add Character to Your Drums
Thinking outside the box gives your electronic drums serious flair. Let's check out four tips that can get your electronic drums sounding better than ever!
Software & Plugins
June 5, 2018
Used Audio Software & Subscriptions: Save a Few Bucks
Many of you may not be aware but used audio software is a very popular concept. With used audio software, you could seriously save some big bucks!
Audio Mixing
April 26, 2018
Mixing in The Box: 5 Tips for Great Sounding Mixes Without the Hardware
It's entirely viable to perform the mixing process without the use of external hardware. Here are 5 tips for mixing in the box.
Software & Plugins
April 24, 2018
The Best iOS DAW for Music Production
Constantly on the go? With the wonders of modern technology, you too can make and record music by grabbing yourself an iOS DAW!
Music Production
April 12, 2018
6 Essential Production Techniques You Should be Using
Today, I'd like to provide you with six essential production techniques that will make your world a little smoother and help you with your musical goals!
Music Production
April 5, 2018
Programming Drums: Your Complete Guide to a Realistic Sound
Let's break down some of the finer points of programming drums and discuss the nuances that can make your drums trick even the best of percussionists.
Audio Mastering
April 3, 2018
The Aural Exciter: A Magical Audio Enhancer?
There are some lesser known mixing techniques out there, some of which can make a huge impact on a mix. Here we'll explore the aural exciter.
Software & Plugins
March 20, 2018
13 of the Best Free VST Plugins for Windows
Today we're going to take a look at 10 free VST plugins for windows that give the high-end gear a serious run for their money.
Software & Plugins
March 6, 2018
The Best Compressor Plugins for Windows and Mac
Compression is the elusive art that can make or break a track. To help you achieve the best results here is a list of some of the best compressor plugins.
Software & Plugins
February 7, 2018
The 25 Best Mac Free Plugins
All that gear and software can get pretty expensive. Don't fear. If you're looking to save a buck or two this year, check out these 25 Mac free plugins.
Recording
November 28, 2017
Analog vs Digital Audio Recording: What’s the difference?
Audio Recordings come in two types; Analog vs Digital Audio refers to sound recorded using methods that replicate the original sound waves.
Software & Plugins
November 21, 2017
Top 5 Vintage Emulation and Saturation Plugins
Make your mix sound warmer and sweeter just like vintage recordings with this variety of vintage emulation and saturation plugins.
Music Production
October 2, 2017
Sound Design: Creative Techniques for Sound Generation
Creating sounds is one of the most fun parts of producing music. Here are some excellent tips, tricks, and techniques for creative sound design!
Audio Effects Processors
September 28, 2017
Audio Compressors: VCA, OPTO, FET, And Other Compression Circuit Types
One of the most common topics that I get asked about is audio compressors. Let's delve into the circuitry and find out which one is right for which job.
Songwriting
September 26, 2017
Writing a Song: Where to Begin? 3 Songwriting Steps
Writing a song isn't always an easy process. By remembering these three key aspects of songs you can at least find a good place to start.
Audio Mastering
July 28, 2017
Understanding the LUFS metering system
In this digital age, there are so many ways that we can measure the level of audio. What is the LUFS metering system and why do we need it?
Audio Effects Processors
July 29, 2015
Types of EQ: Which EQ to Use for Each purpose
EQ changes the character and the sound of a track. Here we'll explain 4 types of EQ: Shelving, graphic, semi-parametric and parametric.
Software & Plugins
July 21, 2015
Which DAW is Best For YOU? Choosing DAW on Win/Mac
Deciding which DAW to use can be overwhelming at first, in this article we will analyze which DAW is best for you depending on your needs.
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