From Creation to Final Mix Part 2
Hot newsDiscover today the second part of the Avid/Puremix video series dedicated to the The Arrows music creation with producer Fab Dupont.
A guide to mixing music - Part 13
LearningNow 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…
A guide to mixing music - Part 12
LearningAs 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…
Studio tips, techniques and wisdom from a producer, engineer and musician who’s seen it all
LearningAlan Parsons' career is as impressive as it is long. He got his start as an assistant engineer at the legendary Abbey Road Studios in London...
A guide to mixing music - Part 5
LearningSometimes the best way to make people really grasp an idea is to resort to a fitting metaphor. That's why, today, I'll show you a way to visualize a mix that ought to allow you to understand the whol…
A guide to mixing music - Part 4
LearningBefore getting into the heart of the matter, I deem it necessary to deal with a subject that isn't only limited to computer music, namely backups.
How to Replace Bad Notes or Chords via Copy and Paste
LearningIn part 1 of this article we discussed using cut, copy and paste editing techniques to fix rhythmic mistakes. This time around, we'll use those same edit tools to replace notes that are the wrong pit…
A Guide To Mixing Music - Part 3
LearningThe simple act of clearing certain technical and practical tasks in the earliest stages of the production of a song can have miraculous effects, not only in terms of efficiency, but also from a creat…
Guide To Mixing - Part 2
LearningWe'll devote this second installment of our mixing article series to an advice that is worth it's weight in gold: Whenever possible, let someone else mix your songs and/or recordings
Steely Dan’s Producer Talks Shop with Audiofanzine
LearningDuring Steely Dan’s original incarnation, the band produced a string of classic albums that are admired equally for their smart and catchy songwriting, amazing musicianship, and state-of-the-art reco…
There are varying factors in play, depending on the type of instrument...
LearningWhen amplifying an acoustic guitar, the use of a microphone can lead to concerns about feedback as well as being able to adequately amplify the instrument. With electric guitars, there are also conc…
Fix Vocal Pitch Without Nasty Correction Artifacts
LearningThe critics are right: pitch correction can suck all the life out of vocals. I proved this to myself accidentally when working on some background vocals.
Layered Vocals Sound Tighter and Cleaner with these Techniques
LearningLayering vocals is a common technique to thicken a vocal part, whether applied to a solo voice or to a massed group of backing vocals. However, there are certain considerations with layered vocals th…
Get a good mix with headphones
LearningMixing with Headphones can be a viable option to achieving great mixes. Although it’s always recommended to use high quality monitor speakers, sometimes they aren’t a viable option. It may be late at…
How to avoid ground loops
LearningThere are a few different reasons why a musician might wish to use multiple amplifiers as part of their rig.
