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Billy Bush on engineering for Garbage, working with Rick Rubin and lots more
LearningAlthough he wasn’t formally trained in engineering, producer/engineer Billy Bush learned to record and mix from two of the best, Butch Vig of Garbage, and legendary producer Rick Rubin. Bush, who has…
The ultimate guide to audio recording - Part 37
LearningThis time we'll discuss the commonly called Stereo Room mics. This topic will take us quite some time because, personally, I think it's crucial.
A guide to mixing music - Part 133
LearningNow that we've seen how to optimally make the final export of your mix, we can discuss a point often neglected by beginners: alternative exports.
The ultimate guide to audio recording - Part 36
LearningToday we'll continue exploring the close-miking of additional drum kit elements that aren't necessarily indispensable, like the toms.
A guide to mixing music - Part 132
LearningDear friends, believe it or not, our epic saga through the wonders of mixing is slowly approaching its end. Nevertheless, before we get to the final stop we still have to look into some details, star…
The best audio plug-ins for mixing
TopFrom the first editing click to the last automation, mixing is a passionate and arduous job. That's why we decided to write this article to discuss some tools that can make your life much easier and/…
The ultimate guide to audio recording - Part 35
LearningToday, we will continue the chapter dedicated to drums recording considering other close miked elements that aren't necessarily indispensable... It depends on the situation, as you will see. We'll be…
A guide to mixing music - Part 131
LearningToday I'll try to answer a question seldom addressed on the web, but which nevertheless is crucial: how to know when to call it quits...?
The ultimate guide to audio recording - Part 34
LearningLast installment of our brief detour from the recording drums articles. Should you think about the drums from the listener's or the drummer's perspective? Keep on reading to find the answer...
A guide to mixing music - Part 130
LearningIn this installment I suggest yet another way to analyze your mix through the ears of other people. The principle this time is very simple: letting a bunch of people listen to your mix without them b…
The ultimate guide to audio recording - Part 33
LearningToday I'd like to discuss with you something that goes beyond drums recording strictly speaking. Actually, what we'll see has probably more to do with the mixdown stage, but I think it's nevertheless…
A guide to mixing music - Part 129
LearningLast week we saw a listening method involving someone else, whose opinion we intentionally ignored. As useful as that approach might be, it doesn't spare you from having to actually consider the rema…
An interview with renowned mastering engineer Greg Calbi
Interview / PodcastGreg Calbi has had quite a run as a mastering engineer—43 years, to be precise—and he's still going strong. He’s mastered over 8,000 albums during that time, many of them classics.
An interview with renowned mastering engineer, Greg Calbi
Hot newsGreg Calbi has had quite a run as a mastering engineer—43 years, to be precise—and he's still going strong. He’s mastered over 8,000 albums during that time, many of them classics.
The ultimate guide to audio recording - Part 32
LearningThis time I invite you to review the current state of your drums recordings. And I'll begin with a consideration that goes beyond the instrument at hand...