When we think clipping in terms of audio, we’re typically thinking of hard clipping. This is an oftentimes undesirable form of clipping, but there’s another form which is actually useful. Let’s talk about what is soft clipping, what it does, and how to use it in our mixes. Soft Clipping vs Hard Clipping Thinking back […]
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Whatever you call it, you know the audible symptoms of clipping. Let’s define what is clipping and what is actually happening when you hear it. Most importantly, let’s cover how to avoid clipping. What is Clipping In the digital realm, clipping or specifically hard clipping is what happens when the signal reaches 0dB. This is
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Compression on vocals is a necessity 99% of the time. Even that last 1% can benefit from a little glue. Compression on vocals can be used in a number of different ways, depending on your needs. You can use it to provide a bit of said glue, or you can use it to clamp and
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Vocoders can be just the kind of vocal processing that you need to make a vocal pop or simply add a little ear candy into your mix. Let’s identify what is a vocoder and how it works to give your vocal a unique sound unmatched by any other kind of processing. What is a Vocoder
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Compared to compressing vocals or even compressing bass, electric guitar is generally one of the less dynamic instruments in your mix. Still, the occasional rhythm part or especially riffs and solos call for electric guitar compression to give them energy and keep them present in your mix. Use this electric guitar compression guide to give
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