Have you ever found yourself struggling to clean up harsh resonances or unwanted frequencies in your audio recordings?Perhaps you've spent hours tweaking EQ settings, only to find that you've made things worse instead of better.Audio processing can be a tricky business, and it often takes a combination of knowledge, skill, …
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Waves collaborated with the renowned mix engineer Chris Lord-Alge (CLA) to emulate three classic compressors, which are modeled after some of his favorites from the past.In this blog post, we will compare three popular compressor plugins developed by Waves Audio: CLA-2A, CLA-3A, and CLA-76.Whether you're a seasoned pro or just …
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The Pultec EQ is a classic analog equalizer that has been used in professional recording studios since the 1950s. It is known for its warm and musical sound, which makes it a favorite among engineers and producers who want to add character to their recordings.The Pultec EQ is actually a …
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If you're a music producer or an audio engineer, then you're likely familiar with the legendary 1176 compressor. This iconic piece of equipment has been used on countless recordings over the years, and its distinct sound has become a staple of modern music production. Today we'll take a closer look …
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Every aspiring audio engineer needs to build a bookshelf. Just like how a story without pictures is a sad one, the same can be said about audio engineering. What you need to get started is not just the software but also the techniques and inspiration from others who have done …
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After composing a track, creating the best suitable mix for it can often be the sole factor that decides whether the track is a success or not.A top 3 plugin for nearly any mix, compression is an essential part of the mixing process. It’s able to change the character of …
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One of the blog readers asked if I have a go-to distortion plugin for mixing bass.So, in today’s post, I want to share a list of some of my favorite bass distortion plugins.Using distortion on a bass sound will help it to cut through the mix.Distortion adds rich harmonics that …
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Getting rap vocals to sit perfectly in a mix will mostly require compression.This is why I’ve put together a list of the best compressor plugins for mixing rap, trap and hip-hop vocals to help you choose the right compressor all the time.It is crucial to choose the best tool for …
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The Saturation effect is a fun tool to play with in a mix, especially on drum sounds. Saturation will make your drums cut through the mix by keeping the volume consistent, adding rich harmonics, and it will bring out the sustain while the peak level remains the same.So, the drums will …
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I’ve put together a list of my best EQ plugins for mixing vocals because I’m curious about what other engineers are using to EQ vocals.So, please do leave a comment below to let me know which EQ(s) you’re currently using the most on vocal tracks.Depending on the situation and what …
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