Dynamics

How to Use Multiband Compression on Vocals

multiband compressor on vocals

Generally when we think of processing the dynamics of vocals, we go straight to conventional compression. While I still like to compress my vocals, oftentimes I’ll add in a multiband compressor alongside the normal compressor to make some additional adjustments because of the control it gives me. Let’s talk about the many ways to use […]

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Limiter Vs Compressor – Are They the Same/What’s the Difference

Limiter Vs Compressor

Limiter vs compressor. They both relate to the dynamics of your audio. They even, depending on the exact hardware or software, share a lot of the same settings. Let’s compare limiter vs compressor and answer the question of whether they’re the same or how they differ, not to mention when to use each. Limiter Vs

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The Loudness War – What it is and Does it Still Matter?

loudness war

As an audio mastering engineer, I know firsthand that everyone wants their music loud. In fact, I have a form at my MusicGuyMastering.com where potential clients can upload a song for a sample master, and the form includes a “Notes” section. The number one note/request I get from clients relates to loudness in one way

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What is Normalize Audio – Should You Normalize Audio?

what is normalize audio

Normalization in audio mixing terms relates to a process to affect the uniform volume of a track or tracks in your mix. Let’s identify what is normalize audio in mixing and music terms in general and more importantly should you normalize audio in your mix? What is Normalize Audio Let’s identify what is normalize audio

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