[Feature Article] Tips for Mixing Rap Vocals - Mixing Rap Vocals
If I had to pick the most frequent question I get asked on a regular basis – it would have to be “how do I mix rap vocals?” Or some variation thereof. At least once a week, if not more often.
[Feature Article] All About Dithering - Much Ado About Dithering
It's a dirty job to go from high-res audio to 44/16, but someone's got to do it.
[Feature Article] The Secrets Behind Wide, Spacious, Pr… - How to Create Wide Open Mixes
Here are some secrets behind getting those wide, spacious, pro-sounding mixes that translate well over any system.
[Feature Article] Exploring the Art of Filthy Signal Mu… - Extreme Drum Processing
I like music with a distinctly electronic edge, but also want a human "feel." Trying to resolve these seemingly contradictory ideals has led to some fun experimentation, but one of the more recent "h…
[Feature Article] All About DC Offset - DC Offset: Case of the Missing Headroom
It was a dark and stormy night. I was rudely awakened at 3 AM by the ringing of a phone, pounding my brain like a jackhammer that spent way too much time chowing down at Starbucks. The voice on the o…
[Feature Article] How to Compress a Guitar or Bass - Dynamics Processing Meets Rock Guitar
Dynamics processing with studio-oriented processors? Been there, done that. But have you re-visited it lately in a guitar context? Dynamics control for vocals or program material is very different co…
[Feature Article] DJ-Tech U2 Station MK2 Review - Station to Station
How about mixing MP3 files without a computer? That's the goal of the DJ-Tech U2 Station MK2...
[Feature Article] Whether for Recording or Live Perform… - Making Equalization Work For You
Equalization is one of the most important and powerful tools in the recording enthusiast’s arsenal, yet too many people adjust equalization with their eyes – not their ears. For example, one time aft…
[Feature Article] How to Master Your Music at Home - Mastering: The DIY Guide
Mastering is one of the few creative processes that still finds itself quite high up on a pro-audio pedestal. The creation of music, the recording, mixing and production is all within the hands of th…
[Feature Article] Vox AC15VR Valve Reactor Combo Amp R… - VeRy Vox
A few years ago, Vox launched their legendary AC30 as an amp head or as a combo, all made in China at an affordable price. This year, VOX is spoiling us with a hybrid series, using a special amplific…