How To Mix Vocals
Vocals are one of the most complicated elements to mix. They need to sit nicely with the rest of the instruments so it all sounds coherent, but at the same [...]
Getting Started With A Mix
Facing a new mix can be challenging and intimidating, especially with a big session where you perhaps didn’t get involved in any of the recording. So what’s the best way [...]
One Plug-In To Rule Them All
Understanding Console Emulation Master Buss Console emulation plug-ins are great to bring any mix to life. They allow us to have the sound of big format consoles directly from [...]
Understanding VU Meters
One of the main things that sound engineers do throughout their day is metering — checking that the audio levels are reaching every piece of equipment at its optimal values. [...]
Hardware Vs Software
One of the most heated conversations in the audio community is the comparison of digital and analog recording. While some people consider analog recording the holy grail for making [...]
4 Techniques For Reverb Processing
Do you apply any processing on your reverb channels? Do you EQ before or after the effect? Should compression be used? These are commonly asked questions for when you’ve found [...]
Mixing MIDI vs Audio: The Myths Explained
MIDI, or Musical Instrument Digital Interface, is one of the greatest tools for contemporary music producers. It allows the user to control, synchronise and record the performance of any electronic [...]
Loud And Clear
Louder is always better, right? Who doesn’t love to hear their favourite tracks on huge speakers? It makes everyone dance and sing from the top of their lungs. It is [...]
Recording with Plug-ins
Tracking through real analog equipment is always very exciting. You not only get the classic sound from that piece of gear but it also makes the recording more real since [...]
Turn SonEQ 2 Into A Dynamic EQ
SonEQ 2 is a very versatile plug-in that combines the sound of a classic analog equalizer with a modern modular approach. It allows you to create a truly customized EQ [...]
The Two Sides Of Stereo
The Two Sides Of Stereo A stereo audio file achieves the illusion of three-dimensional space thanks to the use of two channels that play in sync from a left and [...]
10 Fundamental Mixing Practices
Practice doesn’t make perfect. Practice makes you better. And as anything else mixing is a skill that needs practice. The more you do it the better you get at it. [...]
