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6 EQ Plugins Modeled After Analog Hardware
Not all equalizers were created equal. You may think that boosting or cutting a frequency would sound the same regardless of the EQ used...
The Best Books On Recording And Mixing
Books are for nerds. I haven't read a book since high school. Why would I read a book when I could just watch tutorials on YouTube?” — An...
The Evolution of the Eventide Harmonizer
In the early 1980s, New Wave music was all the rage. It blended the explosive, edgy sound of punk rock with the computerized sounds of...
6 Tips To Take Your Mix To The Next Level With Bus Processing
A thin line separates a good mix from a great mix. Great mixes are balanced, with a powerful low-end and brilliant highs. They’re...
The Basics of Gain Staging Explained
Ever hear the phrase, “You can’t fit 10 pounds of stuff in a five-pound bag?” Well, gain staging is literally the art of doing just that....
Understanding Tape Machines And Emulating Their Sound
The recording process has changed a lot over the years. In the past, engineers used tube mics and analog preamps to record instruments...
How To Prevent Ear Fatigue
Mixing is a process of diminishing returns. You make a lot of improvements very quickly, but you make fewer improvements the longer you...
7 Compressor Plugins Modeled After Analog Gear
Seasoned audio engineers all speak a secret language. It’s littered with seemingly random letters and numbers, like some kind of Cold War...
Monitor Controllers And Their Role In The Studio
Monitor controllers are all about improving your workflow. Most engineers start their home studios with a simple recording interface....
5 Mistakes to Avoid When Applying Compression to Your Tracks
Early in your career, you may see compression as this magical tool that all your favorite mixers use. In reality, though, compressors are...
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