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Sound synthesis, sound design and audio processing - Part 26
Learning
This time around, I invite you to discover two unusual forms of sound synthesis: Formant and linear arithmetic synthesis.
06/10/15
Common-sense advice for rehearsing more efficiently
Learning
Rehearsal is an important activity for any band or ensemble. Learning and working out arrangements for new material, and going over songs already in your repertoire are key to keeping your group fres…
06/09/15
A guide to mixing music - Part 35
Learning
Now that we've seen the basic usage of compression when mixing, I'll walk you through a couple of tips and tricks which I'm sure you'll find quite useful. This week we'll look into a technique that m…
06/07/15
Interview with Grammy-winning mixer Reuven Amiel
Interview / Podcast
“For me, the most important part is for the music to sound alive and to have good energy," says producer/engineer Reuven Amiel.
06/04/15
Negotiating tips for when you're offered freelance mixing or session work
Learning
If you’re skilled on your instrument or have developed strong mixing or other engineering skills, you may find yourself offered freelance work at some point. When that happens, it’s important to know…
05/31/15
A guide to mixing music - Part 34
Learning
Today, I invite you to continue exploring the possibilities of dynamics processing at the microdynamic level. After having dealt with "punchy" sounds, we'll use dynamics to go for the opposite — "rou…
05/31/15
The Loudness War ─ Part 6
Learning
In this new installment we'll continue discussing the consequences of volume on music, sound and human ears, and we'll see how digital technology has enabled the reduction of dynamic range in recorde…
05/28/15
6 ways to become a better onstage guitarist
Learning
As a guitar player, you have many possible roles in a live situation. You might strictly be a rhythm player, you might also play lead, or you could even be the front person for the band, in addition …
05/27/15
A guide to mixing music - Part 33
Learning
After looking at some applications of compression at the macrodynamic level in the two previous articles, we'll deal here with microdynamics, starting with how to get a "punchy" sound.
05/26/15
Top Australian engineer Klaus Hill on mixing, mastering, analog summing and more
Learning
“I've always mixed people's records,” Klaus Hill says, “it's just something I've always been very good at.” In the eleven years since he moved from England, Hill has established himself as one of the…
05/21/15
Weighing the pros and cons of DIY mastering
Learning
For a long time the mastering process was a bit mysterious. Musicians knew little about what went on in a mastering studio, except that it made their tracks sound better. But thanks to all the inform…
05/20/15
Sound synthesis, sound design and audio processing - Part 25
Learning
We are slowly coming to the end of this series!
05/19/15
Alternate mixes that pro engineers do for every song — and so should you
Learning
Professional engineers typically render more than just a full version when they finish mixing a song. They also run a number of variations, which are referred to as "alternate mixes." In this article…
05/18/15
A guide to mixing music - Part 32
Learning
Today we'll continue our discovery of the use of compression with an application that will surely interest all of you: An increase in loudness.
05/17/15
The Loudness War ─ Part 5
Learning
In this new installment in our race for volume, we'll see how changes in music listening have fueled the loudness war, and we'll look at radio's role in the escalation.
05/13/15