Backing vocals can make dense, busy mixes better, they can make sparse, simple mixes better, as well. A lot of the magic comes from finding the right panning positions for your backing vocals. Let’s talk panning backing vocals in your mix. Panning Backing Vocals There are no wrong or right techniques to panning backing vocals, […]
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There are a lot of ways to measure loudness. Considering the loudness of your finished song STILL needs to be competitive to… well be competitive (sigh), it’s important to understand the different metrics for measuring loudness. In the past I’ve talked about LUFS vs dBs, now let’s talk LUFS vs RMS. LUFS Vs RMS RMS
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Making a dull vocal sound lively and airy without gutting its body is a tightrope of EQ. Let’s talk about how to achieve vocal clarity via EQ to make your vocal shine through your mix. Vocal Clarity EQ First, if you haven’t already done so, check out my complete vocal EQ guide as well as
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Acoustic guitar is one of the most difficult instruments to get a good recording of. So many things go into it: the quality of the microphone(s) and acoustic guitar itself, the placement of the microphone, the environment, and the performance itself. Let’s talk about how to record acoustic guitar from mic placement and other tips
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Phase issues can make any sources you’ve recorded with multiple inputs sound thin, lifeless, or disappear altogether. Let’s talk about what phase issues are, where phase issues come from, and most importantly how to fix phase issues in your mix. What Are Phase Issues? Phase issues are slight timing differences in two or more recordings
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