The ultimate guide to audio recording - Part 45
In today's episode, we are going to make an assessment of the drum tracks we have exploring different rough mix possibilities. You will see that alone by playing with the volume faders of the tracks …
A guide to mixing music - Part 141
Last week I told you about the basic exercises you need to practice in order to start your way into the complex art of mixing. But that was only the first part, obviously. Before you sit down to mix …
The ultimate guide to audio recording - Part 44
Today I invite you to discuss a somewhat particular topic in this chapter dedicated to recording drums.
A guide to mixing music - Part 140
In 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
Having 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
The 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
Now 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
In 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…
An interview with mixing ace Manny Marroquin
If you want something mixed with creativity, musicality and a contemporary sound, Manny Marroquin is your guy. Just ask Kanye West, Miley Cyrus, Lady Gaga, John Mayer, John Legend, and Alicia Keys, t…
The ultimate guide to audio recording - Part 41
This 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…