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
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 right speaker. During mixing, when [...]
Drum Recording Workshop With Sonimus
Last month, one of our collaborators, sound engineer Carlos Bricio, carried out a drum recording workshop at GG Producciones in Madrid, Spain. A fully practical experience where Carlos taught the [...]
3 Benefits Of Using Console Emulation Plug-Ins
Analogue mixing consoles are magical pieces of gear. They instantly transport us into the recording studio mood and get musicians excited about tracking and playing their music through them. In [...]
How to Optimize Your CPU Usage While Mixing
Everybody hates getting ‘overload’ messages during mixing. That moment when you are in the zone, getting a nice sounding mix, and just when you reach for that extra plug-in to spice up your track, everything stops!
Music Scales and Frequencies
How do they relate to each other? Every single music note that we hear is defined by one specific frequency or pitch. Each frequency is nothing else than air particles [...]
Equalizers Explained
When we talk about equalizers, most people think about filters and tone — tools for carving and sculpting the sound to clean any noise and enhance the quality of your recording.
Master Buss Compressor Settings For Metal Mixes
In this video, Bobby Torres shows his master buss compressor settings for metal mixes, using the compressor from the Sonimus Satson channel strip.
Five Mixing Ideas that Can Help You Improve Your Mixes
by Ron Bates Intro There are many blog posts about recording and mixing techniques. However, one thing I don’t see talked about all that much is the thought process behind [...]
EQ For Mix Clarity: Sonimus SoneEQ 2 Review
By Frightbox Recording What's the best approach to EQ for mix clarity? Have you ever felt that your mix was sounding almost there in the studio... But ends up sounding [...]
Why Using A Mixing Template?
WHY USING A MIXING TEMPLATE? In 2013 when I quit my job at NaCena Studios, I literally drove down the street and immediately started working as a mixing assistant at [...]
