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Dynamics Processing 101 - A guide to mixing music - Part 26
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This week we'll tackle dynamics processing during mixdown, a very thorny subject if there ever was one...To approach the topic in the best way possible, it's useful to begin with a quick rundown of t…
03/15/15
Which Comes First? - A guide to mixing music - Part 25
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Before we tackle the next major section of this series ─ dynamics ─ let's diverge briefly to take stock of where we are in the process, and cover an important issue involving effect-chain order.
03/08/15
Put Your Best Feature Forward - 10 cool and innovative features from 10 top DAWs
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All DAWS are definitely not created equal. Yes they can all record and edit audio and MIDI, host effects and software instruments, and provide facilities for mixing. But beyond those bread-and-butter…
03/03/15
EQing Tools of the Trade - A guide to mixing music - Part 24
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Now that we have analyzed EQing during mixdown, let's talk a bit about the tools capable of carrying out the task.
03/01/15
A Matter of Perspective - A guide to mixing music - Part 23
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In this week's installment, we'll continue our focus on EQing during mixdown, with some additional tips and advice.
02/22/15
Get Up to Speed with Apple Loops - A video lesson on using Apple Loops in Logic Pro X and GarageBand
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Whether you're a Logic or GarageBand user, you can spice up your recordings with a huge range of instrument loops and sound effects via the Apple Loops that were included with your DAW. Here's a vid…
02/17/15
Trust Your Ears - A guide to mixing music - Part 22
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To close this chapter dedicated to EQing during mixdown, I'll give you some tips and tricks that ought to help you adopt better habits.
02/15/15
Create Space and Depth with EQ - A guide to mixing music - Part 21
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Contrary to popular belief, panning and ambience are not the only tools to use for adjusting the location of a track in the sound field of a mix. We are about to see that the sensations of space and …
02/07/15
And There Was Color - A guide to mixing music - Part 20
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In this episode we'll discuss a pretty subjective application of EQing, namely, coloration.
02/01/15
Lifting the Mask - A guide to mixing music - Part 19
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Today we'll deal with frequency masking ─ what is it actually, and how can we solve it?
01/26/15
If it Ain't Broke, Don't Fix it - A guide to mixing music - Part 18
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In this installment, we'll do a quick review on how to deal with the rest of the mid frequencies and the high end. Why a "quick" review? Well, because there are no systematic rules this time around a…
01/17/15
Plug-ins, Key Features, and Free Trials - How to choose a DAW that meets your needs – Part 2
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In part 1 we covered technical requirements, pricing and versions, and copy protection. In part 2, we’ll discuss plug-ins and plug-in formats, talk about some key features that could influence which …
01/13/15
Into the Gray Zone - A guide to mixing music - Part 17
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After cleaning up the low end, let's move on to the low/mids. You probably noticed that I wrote "low/mids" and not "low-mids". Why, you ask? Because we will be addressing frequencies between 100 Hz a…
01/10/15
Finding Your DAW - How to choose a DAW that meets your needs - Part 1
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If you’re new to the world of digital audio workstations (DAWs), or just thinking of switching to a different one, this two-part article will help you decide which one is best suited for you. This is…
01/08/15
Cleaning Up the Low End - A guide to mixing music - Part 16
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In this installment, we'll continue our focus on EQ, looking at how to clear out unneeded clutter in the low end of the frequency spectrum.
01/05/15
Review of AIR Music Technology's Advance Music Producti… - One Suite Deal
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The AIR Advance Music Production Suite makes it possible to obtain a large and diverse collection of studio software with a single purchase. It contains 34 virtual instruments, including all the majo…
12/31/14
Trim it Down - A guide to mixing music - Part 15
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In this second installment dedicated to using an EQ during mixdown, I'll let you in on another "secret" and then we'll see where to actually start working...
12/28/14
The EQing Primer - A guide to mixing music - Part 14
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Today we'll begin to address equalization. But be warned: We'll linger here quite a bit, considering that the EQ is the ultimate mixing tool.
12/14/14
The Match Game - How to use a match EQ to manipulate your audio
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A Match EQ is a specialized type of equalizer plug-in that works by extracting the EQ profile from one audio file and applying it to another, so that the latter sounds more like the former. This type…
12/09/14
Demystifying Latency - Understand and minimize latency when recording in your DAW – Part 1
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Every musician doing computer music, regardless of whether he or she is a beginner or a seasoned musician, is confronted with this problem. Audio delays, erratic MIDI management, crackles, and wild p…
12/07/14
On the Level - A guide to mixing music - Part 13
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Now that we've dealt with panning in our rough mix, it's time to address the levels. The goal is simply to find a basic balance that allows you to hear each element as clearly as possible, in accorda…
12/06/14
DAW Tips for Tracking - Advice to make recording in your DAW more productive
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Your DAW is a powerful piece of software, and the more you can take advantage of its capabilities, the better your results will be. In this article, we offer up an assortment of DAW-related tips to h…
12/04/14
The Top Convolution Reverbs - Our readers' choice of the best commercial convolution reverbs
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Of all the reverb types on the market, convolution reverbs are perhaps the most intriguing, because their sounds are based on impulse responses from actual spaces such as concert halls, recording stu…
12/03/14
Left, Right and Center - A guide to mixing music - Part 12
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As mentioned in the last installment, we'll start the rough mix by panning the different elements of the mix. To do that, I recommend you an incredibly effective game I discovered several years ago t…
12/01/14
All Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales - Black Friday 2014: All the Deals
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For this new Black Friday / Cyber Monday sale, Audiofanzine lists all the special deals available at audio gear manufacturers and sound library, audio plug-in and virtual instrument developers for ma…
11/27/14

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