The phaser effect can be often overlooked in modern music production. However, it deserves a rightful place when it comes to coloring sound. In essence, it filters the audio signal by creating a series of peaks and troughs in the frequency spectrum. The positions...
One of the most time-consuming audio processing and mixing tasks is surely the taming of harsh vocal and instrument frequencies. Traditional processors such as EQs, de-essers, and compressors are common to tackle this. However, in recent years, we have witnessed...
Double-tracking, or just doubling, is a technique in which a second identical take of a performance is recorded on top of the first. The purpose is usually to produce a stronger or bigger sound than can be obtained with a single take. It’s a form of overdubbing....
Sub-bass sounds are deep and low-register, approximately below 60 Hz (C2 in scientific pitch notation) and extending downward to include the lowest frequency humans can hear, at about 20 Hz. In this range, human hearing is not very sensitive, so sounds in this range...
Today, there are a lot of techniques for stereo spreading the audio signal. In earlier tutorials, we had covered some of them. However, since modern technologies in the audio production realm are continually advancing, new plugins are emerging on a daily basis....
