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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Jake Gosling's Songwriting Tips Jake Gosling's Songwriting Tips Related Articles LAUREL – Self Producing an AlbumHow To Write A Song In A Day7 Tips For Writing Toplines Our [...]
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Mixing Tips
1. Buy a good set – but make sure it’s the right set Being so fundamental to the overall mixing process, your monitors are the one element of your [...]
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 [...]
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Learn from the Pros
Is your home studio more ‘home’ than ‘studio’? Do you find yourself hindered in your music making workflow by logistical stumbling blocks within the creative space? Read on to discover [...]
Zack intro Why is live video streaming so popular these days? First it builds a great connection with your fanbase through live chat and second you don't have to edit [...]
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Mastering Tips
Intro We’ve all heard the classic debates about digital vs. analog. Instead of describing a “winning” position we want to talk about the specific sonic quality attributes that analog equipment [...]
Intro The role of a producer has changed over the years. It is very common for a producer/writer to be in the room as the song is being written, In [...]
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
1. Why Do I Need One? 1. Why Do I Need One? A monitor controller is perfect for anyone who’s looking to expand their monitoring ability. If your current [...]
With the possible exceptions of EQ and compression, which don’t really sit in the same ‘creative’ category, reverb and delay are the most frequently used effects in music production. The [...]
Intro When recording using a computer, one thing you’ll want to understand is Latency and how it can affect your sessions. Modern computers are wonders of technology and can process [...]
