One of the keys to a clean mix is eliminating unwanted noise. When you add up all of the electrical, ambient, room, and other noises which can be picked up from microphones or your audio interface, this can be a time consuming task. A noise gate is an fast and efficient way to filter out […]
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Reverb is a beautiful thing. It allows you to create depth when there was none inherently in the audio itself you recorded. Used on an aux/return track (see sends vs inserts), it’s great for creating one or two room style reverbs for your entire mix, allowing you to blend in different amounts of this effect
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Harsh vocals can alienate the listener or distract them from the rest of your mix. Whether it’s a product or combination of recording technique, vocalist, microphone/placement, or environment, there are ways to treat harsh vocals post-recording. Let’s cover all the transparent options available for treating harsh vocals without ruining the track itself. Harsh Vocals Fixes
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When we think clipping in terms of audio, we’re typically thinking of hard clipping. This is an oftentimes undesirable form of clipping, but there’s another form which is actually useful. Let’s talk about what is soft clipping, what it does, and how to use it in our mixes. Soft Clipping vs Hard Clipping Thinking back
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Whatever you call it, you know the audible symptoms of clipping. Let’s define what is clipping and what is actually happening when you hear it. Most importantly, let’s cover how to avoid clipping. What is Clipping In the digital realm, clipping or specifically hard clipping is what happens when the signal reaches 0dB. This is
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