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 […]
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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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When we talk about compression, 99% of the time we’re talking about downward compression. That’s what 99% of compressors do: they are designed to take the loudest parts of a piece of audio and pull them down as they cross the compressor’s threshold. Still, there are rare times when the problem is the reverse: the
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Measuring the loudness of sound is critical when we’re recording or mixing music. Loudness is measured in both LUFS and dBs, and while they each have their own purpose, it can seem confusing if you don’t know the difference. Let’s compare LUFS vs dB, what’s the difference, and when (and how) should you use each
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Your kick drum is the anchor which keeps your mix grounded for the listener. As such, you want to have a clear and present kick in your mix. While you can and should use bass drum EQ to emphasize the lowest fundamental frequencies and boost the high mids to bring out more of the beater
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