The ultimate guide to audio recording - Part 44
LearningToday I invite you to discuss a somewhat particular topic in this chapter dedicated to recording drums.
A guide to mixing music - Part 140
LearningIn the previous installment you learned how to get to know your mixing tools like the back of your hand. But knowing how audio processors work doesn't necessarily mean that you know how to mix! Indee…
The ultimate guide to audio recording - Part 43
LearningHaving seen the theory, the time has come to put the layering technique into practice and see what we can get with what we've recorded so far.
A guide to mixing music - Part 139
LearningThe last couple of weeks we've seen how to put together the perfect tool box to help you out with your mixes. Although having a shiny new tool box doesn't necessarily mean that you know how to use th…
The ultimate guide to audio recording - Part 42
LearningNow that you know what is layering good for, today I'll show you how to put it into practice.
A guide to mixing music - Part 138
LearningIn the previous episodes we saw how to test and choose the tools that will help you out with your mixes. But it's very important to remember to limit them in number so you can focus on what really ma…
The ultimate guide to audio recording - Part 41
LearningThis week we'll take yet another brief detour from recording in itself to discuss layering. While this production technique is usually reserved to the mixing stage, I nevertheless decided to talk abo…
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…
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.
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…
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.
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 …
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.
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 Garbage, working with Rick Rubin and lots more
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…
