Working at the source - The ultimate guide to audio recording - Part 5
LearningYou'll fix it in the mix... right? Wrong! That's why I'll try to make sure that this phrase never makes into your home studio.
Recording levels - The ultimate guide to audio recording - Part 4
LearningThis week we'll take a moment to discuss the delicate issue of levels during tracking.
What format to use? - The ultimate guide to audio recording - Part 3
LearningToday we'll discuss a topic that's very important in the all-digital age, namely which format you should use to record your takes.
The gear to use - The ultimate guide to audio recording - Part 2
LearningAs I told you in the previous installment, this new series dedicated to recording is aimed at the average computer musician. Consequently, it would be incongruent to make the sample clips that accomp…
A guide to mixing music - Part 102 - Questions to ask yourself before moving on
LearningDarn, is this series dedicated to mixdown long! But remember that Rome wasn't built in a day! Learning a new craft, regardless of what it is, demands a lot of time. That's the way it is, I can't help…
Modulation Effects - The Phaser Effect - A guide to mixing music - Part 101
LearningThis is the last episode dedicated to he use of modulation tools during mixdown. Today we'll discuss the Phaser effect.
Modulation Effects - The Flanger Effect - A guide to mixing music - Part 100
LearningAfter having seen the chorus effect last week , today we'll discuss another beloved modulation tool, the Flanger.
Modulation Effects - The Chorus Effect - A guide to mixing music - Part 99
LearningMoving forward we'll be taking a look at some modulation tools that, even if not that useful on a day-to-day basis during mixdown, they can come in incredibly handy in some situations. Today we'll be…
Tools to give cohesion to your mix - A guide to mixing music - Part 98
LearningToday I'll shortlist the plug-ins that I use most frequently when I want to reinforce the sonic cohesion of a mix. As usual, this is by no means an exhaustive list. Far from that. My only goal here i…
How to use tape machine and mixing console emulators - A guide to mixing music - Part 97
LearningAs promised, this week we'll see how to make the most of tape machine and console-emulating plug-ins.
The whys of using tape machine and console emulators - A guide to mixing music - Part 96
LearningThis week we'll keep on discussing distortion by addressing plug-ins that emulate legendary tape machines and consoles.
How to use harmonic distortion in a mix - A guide to mixing music - Part 95
LearningToday you'll see how to put into practice everything you've learned so far about harmonic distortion.
Getting acquainted with harmonic distortion - A guide to mixing music - Part 94
LearningThis week we'll continue exploring harmonic distortion.
Using Distortion During Mixdown - A guide to mixing music - Part 93
LearningThis time around, we'll focus on distortion.
Using Buses to Make a Mix More Cohesive - A guide to mixing music - Part 92
LearningIn the coming weeks we'll discuss in detail the so-called "glue" effect, in other words how to make the mix more homogeneous using different procedures. Today we'll discuss a simple method to emphasi…
