One of the most frequent questions I get relates to the low end of the mix. Striking the right balance between the kick and bass is essential to getting the mix to sound clean and professional, so here is a brief and direct guide to mixing kick and bass. Mixing Kick and Bass Before we
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Reverb is an effective way to add size to your vocal either in key moments or across the entire mix. This quick and effective guide will detail how to add reverb to vocals, including the best settings. How to Add Reverb to Vocals First, let’s talk the practical aspect of how to add reverb to
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Vocal compression can improve even the most perfectly recorded vocals by providing a bit more energy and up front presence to what I always describe as the star of your mix in the vocals. It’s easy to become frustrated when trying to set your vocal compressor, not getting the results that you want. Try these
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A vocal list can come out in a vocal recording for a number of reasons, even when the singer doesn’t have a lisp. Microphone placement, room reflections, certain lyrics, and certainly yes a lisp prone singer themselves can all account for this distracting and unflattering noise on a vocal recording. Thankfully there is a certain
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The analog mixing strips on SSL or Solid State Logic mixing boards have been a necessity in professional studios for years because of the versatility and quality of results they’ve boasted on countless best selling records in top-40 music and beyond. Using an SSL style plugin like the Waves SSL E-Channel to recreate a combination
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