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Techniques for Mixing the Space
Learning
So you’ve recorded all your instruments and room captures, you’ve got a basic mix going, and you ‘ve selected your delays and reverbs. Now what?
10/28/12
Tools for Mixing the Space
Learning
When entering a new space, how often do we consider it’s sonic characteristics. And more frequently, when building a mix, how often do we think of space(s)as its own sonic element?
10/15/12
The Fundamentals of Different Synthesis Methods
Learning
Many of those who use synthesizers in the modern technological world are not well versed in the basics of different kinds of synthesis. With the ease of computer-based synthesis, any synthesis progra…
09/19/12
Basic Concepts in Electronic Music Production
Learning
If you’re reading this article you might already know that EDM stands for Electronic Dance Music. The styles range over a wide gammet of musics, from House to Dubstep, Drum-n-Bass, and IDM (Intellige…
09/13/12
Interview with Mastering Engineer Chris Athens
Interview / Podcast
Chris Athens is a senior mastering engineer at Sterling Sound, one of the world’s premier mastering facilities. Chris has mastered albums for Rick Ross, Wiz Khalifa, Nas & Damien Marley, Ciara, Pitbu…
09/05/12
How to Mix Guitar
Learning
The world may not revolve around guitar music anymore, but there is still a lot of it out there. Whether you’re working on face melting hardcore or a gentle country ballad, the presentation of the gu…
08/22/12
Exclusive Interview with George Massenburg
Interview / Podcast
It’s always a great and an unusual experience to meet a personality who has contributed some much to the evolution of the way we work. In addition to the videos previously released on Audiofanzine, w…
07/11/12
Sidechained Processors Can Give a Variety of Special Effects
Learning
Sidechaining has been around for years; this is the process of using one signal to control another. A couple classic examples are using a kick drum to gate a bass part, or doing de-essing - isolating…
05/30/12
Identify and remove obstacles that get in the way of great recordings
Learning
Why is it so hard to get tracks that kill? Mixes that scream with emotional impact--music that holds up to the work of the masters of our craft?
05/09/12
Tips for Mixing Rap Vocals: Compression
Learning
Time for the third installment of the Mixing Rap Vocals series: Compression.
04/19/12
Tips for Mixing Toward Loudness
Learning
Some people want their music really loud, and there’s nothing wrong with that. If loudness is part of their aesthetic and the audience likes it, then I say let’s go for it. In order to deliver the mo…
04/03/12
Tips for Effective Buss Compression
Learning
Buss compression is certainly not a new concept, however, it is an effective and reliable engineering tool and its basic principles are vital considering you are affecting multiple voices.
03/12/12
Exclusive Interview with Chris Lord Alge
Interview / Podcast
World reknowned mixer/producer Chris Lord-Alge granted Audiofanzine an exclusive interview. The man behind Green Day, Paramore, Deftones, Madonna, Tina Turner, James Brown, among others, shared his w…
03/05/12
Masterclass with George Massenburg on different topics related to music production
Learning
"Coloring the sound? That's bullshit"! ...according to George Massenburg, one of the best regarded sound engineers in the world. And he has plenty more to say, as you can learn in the sixth and final…
02/13/12
Masterclass with George Massenburg on Different Topics Related to Music Production
Learning
In this next-to-last part of our video series dedicated to George Massenburg, he shares with us his opinion on headphones and goes on to describe the role of the producer in a recording session.
01/19/12