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 [...]
Mixing Drums with Sonimus and Stock plug-ins
Mixing drums can be an overwhelming task. Getting them to sound punchy and exciting but warm and wide at the same time is always very challenging. Sonimus plug-ins like Britson, [...]
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 [...]
5 Tips To Get Started Podcasting
Podcasting has been around for a long time, but in the past couple of years, we have seen it grow exponentially. Just like blogs did during the first decade of the 2000s, followed by Vlogs and Youtubers, Podcasts have taken over as an easy way to communicate and reach people all around the world without the need of a screen in front of them.
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.
The Rule of Three
A big question that's been around in the recording industry for a while now is what backup strategy should be followed to store the recordings. Especially on those days when [...]
The Ultimate Glue: G-bus Compressor
The 90’s gave us some of the most legendary hits in music history. All-time classics like ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit,’ ‘Wonderwall,’ ‘Wannabe,’ ‘Basket Case’ and many more were released in the decade when rock and pop reigned the charts.
