There are 4 types of audio compressors which each have a place in the mixing and mastering world to get the most out of your audio. Let’s cover each to give examples of what they are, how they work, and what to use them on. I’ll offer some options premium and free for each type …
If your vocal feels too bright to the point that it’s grating or even sounding distorted, the EQ is a good place to start when mixing harsh vocals and clean up the damage. This is where I do the obligatory “it’s always better to re-record something than fix it in post” blah blah, all that. …
The low end of your mix is its anchor. If it’s too weak, too loud, too boomy, too anything, the entire mix will sound off. The right bass guitar EQ settings will help your bass cut through the mix/establish its presence while keeping that low end sitting just right. Let’s talk about the BEST guitar …
It can be difficult to EQ piano considering the base frequencies of its notes ranges extends from roughly 16Hz to 8000 Hz. Fun fact, by the way, the standard for tuning defines the frequency of the note “A” above middle see to be 440Hz. Tuners use this standard accepted setting to base and define the …
Volume automation is admittedly one of of the most tedious aspects of audio mixing, but it’s as important as anything else. If you’re not familiar with it, volume automation is the process of setting the volume level of tracks in your mix to vary over the course of the song. As the song progresses, a …
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