Tips for Better Home Recordings Introduction It is likely that you are already making recordings at home if you have a microphone and a computer. Producing tracks that are competitive with studio releases is possible, but unlikely. There are some instances, however, when home recordings are ...
READ MORE +Tips for Reducing Sibilance Introduction A passionate vocalist can produce harsh and unpleasant tones when belting into a microphone. You will be able to achieve a smoother-sounding performance if you know how to eliminate vocal sibilance during recording and mixing. The "sss" sound they ...
READ MORE +Compression Tips and Tricks Introduction It is obvious that compression is one of today's most indispensable tools for producers, allowing them to increase the punch, volume, and consistency of their instruments and vocals, often exerting a positive 'analog' influence on their sound. It ...
READ MORE +Tips for Mixing Back Vocals Introduction Backing vocals are more than a few additional voices in a song. Their role in the arrangement is quite distinct and quite specific. Particularly in complex tonal compositions, backing vocals contribute to the density of the lead vocals. It is also ...
READ MORE +What Are Optical Compressors? Introduction On our way to audio mastery, we should understand the optical compressor (or plugin emulation) as one of the most common hardware compressors. How do optical compressors work? An optical compressor alters the dynamics of an audio signal by ...
READ MORE +How To Compress Bass Guitars Introduction A bass guitar is a crucial instrument and the backbone of any song, so, mixing it correctly is very important. When mixing a bass guitar track, one of the most important things to do is to compress it after EQing. And you can do it by using a good ...
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