[Feature Article] Mixing: A 12-Step Program - A Helpful Approach for Efficiently Mixing Music
Here at Audiofanzine, we’ve covered many individual aspects of mixing, and offered detailed information on what to do in preparation for a mix. But we've also gotten requests for an overview of the e…
[Feature Article] Learn From Other Mixes - How to Analyze a Mix
Just like painting, photography and, obviously, music — mixing is an art in itself. And, as such, it also requires some training.
[Feature Article] Steely Dan’s Producer Talks Recording… - Gary Katz on Producing
During 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…
[Feature Article] Adjust and Process Groups of Tracks a… - Control Your Mix With Subgroups
One easy way to improve your mixing efficiency is to use the flexible routing capabilities in your DAW's mixer to create subgroups. Also referred to as "submixes," they let you create custom subsets …
[Feature Article] Panning Strategies - Advice For Placing Elements in the Stereo Soundscape
Panning seems like a simple enough task. You turn the panning knobs to the positions you want your tracks to be situated in the stereo image and you’re done, right? Well there’s more to it…
[Feature Article] Phase – The Solutions - Everything about Phase Problems - Part 3
After having seen the theory and the cases where you could have phase issues, in this final installment we will see different ways to identify eventual problems. And we will also go through the vario…
[Feature Article] Phase — Practical Cases - Everything about Phase Problems - Part 2
After a simplified — but not simplistic — approach to the theoretical aspects of phase in our last article, today we will see in which cases you may find yourself having to deal with phase problems.
[Feature Article] Understanding Phase - Everything about Phase Problems - Part 1
If you are into audio, you have surely heard about phase many times — whether in reference to mixing or recording live in the studio — and usually in a negative way.
[Feature Article] DAW Automation 101 - Master your DAWs Automation Features to Gain Control Over the Mix
One of the most powerful features in your DAW is its ability to automate the volume, pan, send and return levels, and effects parameters of the various tracks in your mix.
[Feature Article] Producer/engineer Jesse Cannon on mix… - Engineering in the Trenches
An interview with producer/engineer Jesse Cannon (Animal Collective, The Cure, The Misfits, Man Overboard) where he discusses mixing, mastering and his upcoming free online seminar.