[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.
[Feature Article] Introduction to automation - A guide to mixing music - Part 103
If you were to have the chance to look at the mix session of a commercial song you'd be more surprised by the sheer exuberance of automation lines than by the number of plug-ins used. However, most b…
[Feature Article] Andrew Scheps talks compression, plug… - Mixing in Parallel (Part 2)
Welcome to Part 2 of our interview with renowned mix engineer Andrew Scheps. This time around, Scheps offers more details on his mixing techniques, and talks about why he transitioned away from his p…
[Feature Article] A guide to mixing music - Part 102 - Questions to ask yourself before moving on
Darn, is this series dedicated to mixdown long! But remember that Rome wasn't built in a day! Learning a new craft, regardless of what it is, demands a lot of time. That's the way it is, I can't help…
[Feature Article] Modulation Effects - The Phaser Effect - A guide to mixing music - Part 101
This is the last episode dedicated to he use of modulation tools during mixdown. Today we'll discuss the Phaser effect.
[Feature Article] Modulation Effects - The Flanger Effe… - A guide to mixing music - Part 100
After having seen the chorus effect last week , today we'll discuss another beloved modulation tool, the Flanger.
[Feature Article] Modulation Effects - The Chorus Effect - A guide to mixing music - Part 99
Moving forward we'll be taking a look at some modulation tools that, even if not that useful on a day-to-day basis during mixdown, they can come in incredibly handy in some situations. Today we'll be…
[Feature Article] The Andrew Scheps Interview - Mixing in Parallel (Part 1)
You’d probably be surprised to discover that one of the top mixers in the world works on just a single pair of monitors, in a non-treated room, from a home studio. That engineer is Andrew Scheps, one…
[Feature Article] Tools to give cohesion to your mix - A guide to mixing music - Part 98
Today I'll shortlist the plug-ins that I use most frequently when I want to reinforce the sonic cohesion of a mix. As usual, this is by no means an exhaustive list. Far from that. My only goal here i…
[Feature Article] How to use tape machine and mixing co… - A guide to mixing music - Part 97
As promised, this week we'll see how to make the most of tape machine and console-emulating plug-ins.