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11 February , 2018 | Mixing and mastering
Mixing engineers and producers have long used reference tracks to structure and understand what end result the client wants. These are compositions of other musicians who are professionally mixed and in which certain shades and character are indicated (for example, like how the drums or vocals sound). This method of work allows you to shape […]
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9 February , 2018 | Mixing and mastering
Experienced sound engineers seem to speak a secret language. Random phrases and letters of the type “attack” and “release” are used to describe inanimate objects and functions. They talk about “gluing” and “compressing” instruments that sound quite acceptable even without them. Most of the compressors we use today are based on analog hardware devices (* […]
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6 February , 2018 | Mixing and mastering
Let’s talk about an advanced method of parallel compression and some scenarios for its use. Parallel compression uses the send and return setting of the signal, similar to how you send a stream to the effects processor. This is a combination of a dry signal mixed with a compressed version. In parallel tuning, you can […]
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1 February , 2018 | Mixing and mastering
Monitor controllers are an essential element in recording studios and improve workflow. Most engineers set up their home studios in spacious rooms without proper sound deadening design and proper placement of studio speakers. As equipment upgrades, it becomes necessary to purchase a monitor controller to route the audio signal. How to quickly switch between a […]
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26 January , 2018 | Mixing and mastering
Year 2017 gave us many libraries for NI Kontakt 5, and we highlighted some of the most interesting in terms of sound and feature set. Realistic orchestral libraries, creative sound designs, excellent emulations of old synthesizers and drum machines. Here are seven favorites! Sample Logic Electro City We were impressed by the sound of Electro […]
Read more >23 January , 2018 | Mixing and mastering
What is the most important piece of equipment in your studio? Of course, you can highlight monitors, microphones, software, or even the room itself. But if we were to determine the beating heart of today’s studio, then it would be a computer. Let’s give up the choice of the operating system, and pay attention to […]
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19 January , 2018 | Mixing and mastering
Producing and processing their own music can take a lot of time, so musicians have the opportunity to order stem mastering online and at an affordable price. Stem mastering allows you to keep the idea / view of the author on the processing, and at the same time improve the quality of the composition due […]
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18 January , 2018 | Mixing and mastering
Let’s be honest, there are many plugins available. To find out which one is better, and especially the “best” one, is impossible. In this article, we will focus on reverb and give some of our favorite options. 1. Spare DAW Reverb Although analog reverbs such as the Bricasti M7 ($ 3,950) can be used for […]
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12 January , 2018 | Mixing and mastering
The studio is full of equipment, which is scary to ask, but … what is a DI Box? DI – means direct entry. Box is just a box for connecting instruments to a console or multi-track recorder. The main function is to convert impedance, but in reality, dibox is also used for the following reasons: […]
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