When we think saturation, we typically think drums and vocals as the main two targets in terms of types of audio which can benefit from this effect. While it certainly doesn’t need it across the board every time, but I actually like to use bass saturation in a couple of specific instances to correct a […]
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Parallel compression is a great way to add some energy and thickness to your drum kit, so let’s talk parallel compression, including what it is, how and why it works, and the settings I like to use when using parallel compression on drums. What is Parallel Compression Parallel compression refers to taking a duplicate instance
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Chorus is a useful modulation based effect for creating some interesting shifting aesthetic effects in your mix. More practically, chorus allows you to add more size on your track of choice, making it a very useful effect to use on acoustic guitar. With that in mind, let’s talk about how to use chorus on acoustic
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I put together an ode to Decapitator from Soundtoys, talking about this plugin and even crowning it the best saturator plugin. This is an impressive feat considering this plugin came out over a decade ago and hasn’t had any updates aside from compatibility (see 64 bit vs 32 bit plugins). While its interface is extremely
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The drums as a whole are one of the most important elements as they are collectively the backbone of your mix. They represent the tempo, rhythm, and energy. If the drums aren’t mixed well, an otherwise perfect mix will still greatly suffer. This is why it’s generally a good idea to begin your mix by
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