Stereo imaging refers to the width of a track, bus, or your entire mix. There are a number of plugins which work to affect the width of these elements to narrow or expand upon how much two dimensional stereo space it takes up in the field. Let’s cover how we can use stereo imaging to […]
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I talk constantly about dynamics in mixing, not from a volume or compression stand point but from keeping your mix changing. Contrast is everything in mixing, which is why the best mixes keep the listener on the toes, always giving them something new. This can mean introducing new tracks, or changing the way an existing
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In mixing terms, using an effect as an insert versus a send are two different things. Each has their own specific purpose, so let’s take a look at the difference between inserts vs sends and when to use each. The Difference Between Inserts and Sends The best way of explaining the difference between inserts vs
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When using some plugins in your DAW, you may be prompted to choose between post FX, pre FX, and post fader. Let’s identify what is post FX, pre FX, and post fader with regards to determining the behavior of a plugin. What is Post FX Let’s start by answering what is post FX. Let’s say
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Headroom in mixing. You hear this nebulous term quite often in the world of mixing but it’s rarely explained. Let’s explain what is headroom in mixing and more importantly how to create it. What is Headroom in Mixing Headroom in mixing refers to leaving volume in your mix before sending it off for song mastering.
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