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...
The hi-hat has a riding force that floats above the grounded kick and snare hits. No matter the genre, well-produced and mixed hi-hats can make the difference between a professional and an amateur mix. There are many ways and approaches to blending the hi-hats into...
Dynamic processing like the one achieved by compressors, gates, expanders, and limiters is what we’ll discuss in our next tutorial. We’ll focus specifically on the limiter’s action, as it virtually prevents any sound from exceeding a certain volume...
Not using EQ in the right way can quickly turn your mix into something ugly. In our next tutorial, we will focus on five common mistakes that can happen when using an EQ. As a result of these, a track’s quality and the separation of its instruments can be...
INTRODUCTION As a matter of fact, you don’t need much to generate cool timbres. In essence, often times the effect itself creates the sound, especially at drastic settings. Today, I will show you how I created an alien-like sound effect from a short, low...
