Getting the EQ right for different parts of your mix takes a fair amount of trial and error, but knowing where to start can help shorten the process. Each part a drum set contributes its own important sound to your mix. Adjust the sound of the drums individually before verifying that the overall mix sounds great.
For some specific tips for using EQ on your drum track, read here: http://www.audio-issues.com/music-mixing/drum-eq-guide/
Archives for January 2013
Learning From The Vocals Of Pop Stars
To say not everyone likes every piece of music would be an understatement. As a producer or audio engineer, there may be plenty to learn from the likes of Katy Perry or Lady Gaga despite how dissimilar their music may be from your preferred genre. While some parts of modern pop music might be lacking, the complex, layered vocal effects have multitudes of other uses. Listen through some of these artists’ songs a few times and you’re likely to hear something new each time.
You can read more here: http://audio.tutsplus.com/tutorials/production/what-you-can-learn-from-the-vocal-production-of-katy-gaga-keha/#disqus_thread
Take A Break For A Better Mix
Fatigue isn’t just something that happens to your quads when you finally make it in to the gym to work on that resolution. Working on the same task for too long without a break can send you into a mental fog, but there probably (hopefully) won’t be any sharp burning to tell you it’s time for a break. If you just can’t seem to get the sound you want out of a mix, try taking a break. Take a walk around the house, have a cup of tea, or go vent your frustrations to your pet. You might be surprised what an impact a short break can have on your ability to get work done.
You can read more here: http://www.audio-issues.com/keeping-track/retreat-regroup/
There's Something About The First Take
Quality recordings. Take your time. Don’t be afraid to record another take. There’s a one-line piece of advice for everything, and sometimes we’re almost told to expect to record quite a few takes before getting it right. Regardless of what your style or preference is, don’t delete that first take. It may not be musically perfect, but there’s often a certain vibe in the first take that’s hard to reproduce.
You can read more about it here: http://therecordingrevolution.com/2013/01/21/why-your-first-vocal-take-might-be-your-best/
Audio Recording Apps For iPad
Recording audio is a great way to put your iPad or other iOS device to use. Depending on what your purpose is, you may have much different needs than the average user. Even if the biggest selling point for an audio recording app for you is its price, there are plenty of options. Sites like Soundcloud and Audioboo have their own recording apps.
You can read about some of the app options here: http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2013/01/5-useful-audio-recording-ipad-apps.html