Testing a plug-in - A guide to mixing music - Part 137
LearningNow that we've covered the more or less theoretical aspects regarding the choice of plug-ins you should make, the time has come to tackle the issue in a more practical way. Today's installment is mea…
Recording drums — Stereo Room (Part 4) - The ultimate guide to audio recording - Part 40
LearningToday's article will be the last one dedicated to the Stereo Room recordings. This time we'll discuss more convoluted techniques.
Choosing your working tools - A guide to mixing music - Part 136
LearningLast week we discussed the benefits of limiting the number of processing tools at your disposal so you can focus better on the mixing itself. Today I'll try to give you some guidelines for you to cho…
Recording drums — Stereo Room (Part 3) - The ultimate guide to audio recording - Part 39
LearningIn this episode we will look into a new method to record the Stereo Room tracks, as well as one of its numerous variants, which, in my opinion, is particularly interesting.
Setting limits - A guide to mixing music - Part 135
LearningAfter all we've been through, I can't find it in me to simply tell you to stop just like that, even though our journey into the world of mixing has certainly reached its final destination. Hence, in …
Recording drums — Stereo Room (Part 2) - The ultimate guide to audio recording - Part 38
LearningSecond installment on the Stereo Room tracks within the chapter dedicated to recording drums. After having looked into the whys, today we'll discuss the hows of recording the Stereo Room mics.
Alternative mixes - Part 2 - A guide to mixing music - Part 134
LearningLast week we started discussing the importance of exporting alternative mixes starting with the basic ones you need, namely Vocal Up, Vocal Down, Instrumental, and A Capella. Today I will take it eve…
Billy Bush on engineering for Butch Vig, working with R… - Recording Garbage
LearningAlthough he wasn’t formally trained in engineering, producer/engineer Billy Bush learned to record and mix from two of the best, Butch Vig of Garbage, and legendary producer Rick Rubin. Bush, who has…
Recording drums — Stereo Room (Part 1) - The ultimate guide to audio recording - Part 37
LearningThis time we'll discuss the commonly called Stereo Room mics. This topic will take us quite some time because, personally, I think it's crucial.
Alternative mixes - Part 1 - A guide to mixing music - Part 133
LearningNow that we've seen how to optimally make the final export of your mix, we can discuss a point often neglected by beginners: alternative exports.
Recording drums — The toms - The ultimate guide to audio recording - Part 36
LearningToday we'll continue exploring the close-miking of additional drum kit elements that aren't necessarily indispensable, like the toms.
The final export of your mix - A guide to mixing music - Part 132
LearningDear friends, believe it or not, our epic saga through the wonders of mixing is slowly approaching its end. Nevertheless, before we get to the final stop we still have to look into some details, star…
Recording drums — Hi-hat cymbals - The ultimate guide to audio recording - Part 35
LearningToday, we will continue the chapter dedicated to drums recording considering other close miked elements that aren't necessarily indispensable... It depends on the situation, as you will see. We'll be…
How to tell when a mix is done? - A guide to mixing music - Part 131
LearningToday I'll try to answer a question seldom addressed on the web, but which nevertheless is crucial: how to know when to call it quits...?
Recording drums — Panning - The ultimate guide to audio recording - Part 34
LearningLast installment of our brief detour from the recording drums articles. Should you think about the drums from the listener's or the drummer's perspective? Keep on reading to find the answer...
