Mastering at Home - Part 17 - The Stereo Image in Mastering Music
LearningFollowing up on our series of articles dedicated to useful tools for mastering at home, this time we will focus on plug-ins that allow you to analyze the stereo image.
Mastering at Home - Part 16 - How to Use the Spectrum Analyzer in Mastering Music
LearningThe time has come to explore the territory of analyzers of all sorts, which will prove to be very helpful within the context of mastering at home. This week we will deal with the spectrum analyzer, a…
Scoring to Picture — Part 1 - What You Need to Know When Composing Music for Video
LearningWriting music to fit with the visual elements in a video, the process known as "scoring to picture," requires additional skills beyond just being able to compose music. In this series we'll show you …
Mastering at Home - Part 15 - Tips for Using Headphones While Mastering Music
LearningNow that we have covered the entire mastering chain, let's move on to different tools that are useful in the context of DIY — like headphones.
DIY Sound Effects - Create Cool Sound Effects With Special Techniques
LearningIf you produce podcasts or videos, adding sound effects can provide a whole new dimension to your production. While sound libraries and online EFX sites are convenient for finding effects, consider c…
Mastering at Home - Part 14 - Best ways to Use Dithering When Mastering Music
LearningIn this 14th episode, we will deal with a mysterious stage in the mastering chain: Dithering
Mastering at Home - Part 13 - Key Tips on Using a Limiter While Mastering Music
LearningThis week we will tackle a landmark in the mastering chain — the limiter.
Mastering at Home - Part 12 - EQ Automation When Mastering Music
LearningBefore moving on to the next processor in the mastering chain — the limiter/maximizer — it's appropriate to talk about a topic often overlooked by many people learning to master: Automation.
Mastering at Home — Part 11 - Guide to Mid-Side Processing When Mastering
LearningIn this new installment of our article series dedicated to mastering at home, we will delve into the world of mid-side processing.
An Interview With Legendary John Lennon and Aerosmith P… - Get Your Wings
Interview / PodcastJack Douglas’s list of credits reads like a who’s who in the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame, and includes John Lennon, Aerosmith, Patti Smith, Alice Cooper, Cheap Trick, and many, many more. Not only is …
Key Concepts for Instrument Miking - How to Get the Best Results When Recording Acoustic Instruments
LearningIf you’ve ever recorded an acoustic instrument, you already know that there’s more involved than just sticking a mic in front of it. Factors that influence how the recording will come out — besides t…
Mastering at Home - Part 10 - How to Use Reverb When Mastering
LearningIn this tenth episode, we will tackle an effect that is seldom used by people starting out in mastering, namely, reverb.
Noises Off - How to Use Broadband Noise Reduction Software to Clean Up Music Recordings
LearningMuch as we try to avoid it, there are occasions when noise gets onto our recordings. It could be a live recording where the source was too quiet and background hiss was picked up, or a passage on ele…
Producing a Vocal Session - Part 2 - Help With Producing a Singer in the Studio
LearningIn part 1, we looked at mic choices, setup, and creating a monitor mix that’s comfortable for the singer. Here, we’ll delve into some producing techniques that will help you coax the best performance…
Mastering at Home — Part 9 - The Use of Stereo Enhancers While Mastering Music
LearningToday, our journey across the mastering world takes us into the slippery terrain of stereo enhancers.
