[Feature Article] Automation - Tips and Tricks - A guide to mixing music - Part 114
In the previous episode we saw how you can, in theory, make use of human instincts to keep the attention of the listeners throughout an entire song, simple as it may be. This week I'll reveal some tr…
[Feature Article] Automation - A case study, looking in… - A guide to mixing music - Part 112
Last week Yours Truly had the boldness of giving you some homework: to analyze the mix of "The Look" from an automation point of view. This week it is my turn to do the honors.
[Feature Article] Tidy up! - The ultimate guide to audio recording - Part 16
I'll dedicate the first article of the year in this series to tidiness in your home studio. I know it seems a bit off-topic, but trust me it is much more important than it appears at first sight.
[Feature Article] Automation - A case study - A guide to mixing music - Part 111
In my opinion, automation is at the core of a well-accomplished mix. And yet, as I have pointed out numerous times, this stage is often neglected by beginners, most certainly due to a lack of underst…
[Feature Article] Automating the star of your mix - A guide to mixing music - Part 110
Today we'll see how to automate the most important track of your mix. This is usually the vocal track, but it might as well be a solo instrument. The true star of your song deserves special attention…
[Feature Article] How to automate your mix - A guide to mixing music - Part 109
Up to now we've seen automation from a relatively theoretical point of view. That's all very nice, but the time has come to really take the plunge. And that's when the questions start to arise: how s…
[Feature Article] Q&A with Living Colour guitarist Vern… - Four channels for a true pro
Living Colour guitarist Vernon Reid can pride himself of having influenced an entire generation of guitar players by establishing himself in the late '80s as as a household name in the "fusion" world…
[Feature Article] Artistic automation - A guide to mixing music - Part 106
After having discussed the functional aspect of automation, it's time to look at it from an artistic point of view.
[Feature Article] The importance of pre-production - The ultimate guide to audio recording - Part 10
In this week's episode we will discuss something that ought to precede any attempt to record your music. Considered optional by some, pre-production is often ignored by beginners. And yet they are th…
[Feature Article] Functional automation - A guide to mixing music - Part 104
After addressing the "whys" of automation last week it's only logical that we start looking into the "hows" this week.