55 Results for "Tips"

What Makes an Afro House Track Sound Professional?

We find out what makes an Afro House track sound professional today, looking into the various characteristics and cornerstones of the genre.

Mixing at Low Volume: The Underrated Trick Pros Swear By

We discuss mixing at low volume, a technique used by many top engineers to achieve loudness, clarity, and separation with a mix in any music style.

Sample Selection: A Shortcut To Great Mixes

In modern music genres where most of the instruments are generated inside your DAW, sample selection becomes a not-so-secret weapon.

Mic Placement: Get The Most From Any Sound Source

The understanding of mic placement is one of the most important aspects of acoustic recording. We look into techniques for getting the best results.

Using Reverb And Delay in Music Production

We look at how to use reverb and delay in your DAW, two key effects that can transform static mixes into almost living, breathing entities.

Recording Drums In Small Rooms: Capture A Clean, Direct Sound

We discuss the limitations of recording drums in small rooms and how to approach the performance, acoustics, and mic placement for the best results.

Session Setup Essentials: How To Prepare For A Recording Session

We discuss Session Setup Essentials with some helpful steps you can take in preparation for recordings that apply in any kind of studio environment.

Kick and Bass Workshop: Building a Solid Low-End Foundation

In this Kick and Bass workshop, we take a closer look at the relationship between these two crucial elements, which can make or break a mix.

Mixing for Festivals: How to Build a Mix in 30 Seconds

As a live engineer, mixing for festivals presents a different set of obstacles compared to clubs and bars, with limited time frames and larger audiences.

Fixing Phase Problems In The Mix: Saving Phase

You record with the best mics and converters, but phase issues can still reduce the impact of performances. We learn about fixing phase problems.

The Art Of Mixing Bands You Don’t Like: Maintaining Objectivity

Whether you're an engineer at a studio or a local venue doing FOH, mixing bands you don't like is something you'll be confronted with sooner or later.

How To Use Clipping: An Essential Mixing Tool

Traditionally, clipping was something to be avoided at all costs. However, when we know how to use clipping deliberately, it becomes a versatile tool.

Fixing Gain-Structure Problems in the Mix

We look at how fixing gain-structure problems can help you get cleaner, more musical mixes with defined separation and dynamic performances.

Guitar Heroes: 5 Guitarists Who Shaped My Playing

Five iconic guitar heroes that helped shape my playing style, tone, and musical journey. Here's why you should know about them too.

Transient Shaping and Management: Get More Impactful Rhythmic Energy

With transient shaping and management, we can improve the clarity of drums, vocals, and guitars for punchier mixes that translate better on any sound system.

Bus Processing: Mix Cohesion and Control

We look into bus processing, a music production technique that can transform a mix, giving it a more professional and unified overall sound.

Mono Compatibility: Why Does It Still Matter?

We discuss some different aspects that contribute to mono compatibility and how it can help your mixes stand up on any playback system.

Mixing Live Vocals: Get Consistent, Clear Performances

The art of mixing live vocals is one of the most important aspects of live sound. We discuss some of the real-time factors that come into play.

Mix Translation: Sound Good On Every Playback System

When you don't understand mix translation, it can be such a confusing time. Spending hours in studio, only to find that core elements aren't hitting right.

When to Use an SSL Bus Compressor and Why?

The SSL bus compressor is one of the most sought-after audio tools ever designed! We check out the different formats currently available.

EQ Techniques: Neve vs Pultec vs API vs SSL

Understanding EQ techniques and types is an essential part of music production to help you achieve clarity and detail at any stage of the process.

YouTube Advice: Can You Really Learn Music Production from YouTube?

In this article, we discuss the plausibility of learning music production based on YouTube advice and how to navigate the growing sea of channels.

Gain Staging for PA Systems: Building a Clean Chain from Preamp to Loudspeaker

We take a look at gain staging for PA systems, a crucial aspect of front-of-house mixing that can make the difference in any size venue.

Secrets Of The Motown Sound: Hitsville USA

We explore some of the key recording and music production aspects that made the Motown sound such a distinctive part of modern music.