The act of equalizing vocals can be one of the most important steps in achieving a great mix. By using various EQ techniques, you can control the tone and texture of the vocal, making it sound clear and powerful against the other instruments in the mix. In this article, we’ll discuss some of the most … Read more
Vocal compression is an essential part of mixing music, and it can be a tricky process to get right. It is not uncommon to see a vocal producer or engineer struggle with getting the attack and release settings correct for their vocal tracks. This is because it’s important to set the attack and release settings … Read more
Compression is one of the most important steps of mixing a rap vocal.When done right, it will make every sound in a mix sit well without fluctuating throughout the entire track.When done wrong, other sounds will be loud in certain parts while other tracks will be quieter in different sections of the song.This will ruin … Read more
Unlike reverb, delay, and other time-based effects where you can immediately hear how they affect a signal, compression is different.It can take months (or even years) to be able to tell what a compressor is doing to a particular sound.But once you hear it, it’s tough not to listen to it. If a song is … Read more
It is crucial to decide what you want to achieve with the reverb before choosing any plugin. You need a good intent to get the best results.Think about how the reverb makes you feel instead of focusing on how it sounds. Sometimes you might go for something that’s natural, lush, or intimate. The tempo of … Read more
Welcome to Audio Spectra, in today’s tutorial we’ll be talking about mastering your music with waves audio plugins.The most important thing that I want you to pick up is that there are a lot of misconceptions about mastering.Beginner engineers are often fooled into thinking that mastering is some magical process that will make your songs … Read more
Getting a vocal to sit perfectly in a mix is not always a walk in the park, especially if you’re working with a singer or rapper who doesn’t have a proper mic technique.In that case, getting the right vocal compression settings can be hit-or-miss for a lot of beginner audio engineers.The key to nailing compression … Read more
Are you tired of your tracks sounding muddy or lacking clarity? Mastering EQ is a fundamental step in the music creation process that can take your mixes from mediocre to exceptional. Today, I’ll share my insights on EQ, providing you with practical tips and techniques to help you achieve the perfect master.Mastering EQ Using EQ … Read more
Using reference tracks when mixing or making music is something that I wish I knew in the early days of my music career.Reference songs can help you improve the quality of your music at a much faster rate.When you are more advanced you’ll be able to get quality songs that will sound amazing on all … Read more
After doing a survey for my blog subscribers I realized that some of my readers are struggling to create depth in a mix.So, in today’s tutorial, I’m going to show you how to add life to your mixes by adding more depth, and this will help you to always picture your mixes in 3 dimensions.These … Read more