In 2010 SE Electronics first released the X1 Microphone, and it became a popular alternative because of its low cost it compares well with the other well-known brands. After which SE released a number of variations with different purposes. Recently SE released yet another X1 this time called X1 A that targets entry level musicians looking for an all purpose large-diaphragm condenser microphone, and surprisingly SE was even able to bring its price lower. Great deal right?
The X1 A weighs about half the size of its predecessor, with updated electronics and stronger pads, it also consists of 100Hz6dB / Oct high-pass filter.
Read more here: http://www.musictech.net/2017/03/se-electronics-x1-a-review/
Archives for March 2017
Multi-Track Drum Editing – Identifying & Splitting Drum Hits
Prior to starting, a drummer should make sure they have the time and proper parts to begin. The next steps are creating a selection group from the tracks, and then tabbing until you reach the first kick transient (this helps keep the tracks in time). Next, make a split over all of the clips. Once these three steps are done, you should tab back to the first high hat transient and split once again. This is done second because this drum pattern typically has the high hat occurring after the kick drum. Following this, then tab to the next snare transient; this is where you will slice it. Afterward, all that need be done is tab to the next high hat transient and then split across all of the transients. Repeat all of the steps following tabbing to the first transient kick all the way through splitting at the high hat transient until you reach a downbeat measure of 23.
Read more: Multi-Track Drum Editing – Identifying & Splitting Drum Hits
The Pitfalls Of Automation
Although we can say that automation is no rocket science, there are still some things that we need to avoid if we are to put it into practice. Here is a list of the most common mistakes, mistakes that we can avoid regarding automation.
Most of the problems with regards to automation are related to routing within your DAW. As you can imagine all the things you wish to happen with your mix and all the actions you are ready to do, and when you do it turns out it’s not exactly what you had in mind. Your reaction? What went wrong?
Read more here: http://en.audiofanzine.com/recording-mixing/editorial/articles/the-traps-of-automation-part-1.html
Straightforward Solutions For Dull Mixes
A common problem in mixing is “How do I make it stand out?” Especially if you are mixing multiple instruments how can you make each instrument stand out and avoid dullness in your mix, here ar some straight to point tips you can make your mix stand out.
Do not neglect the importance of EQ and compression because they can be your best help. Subtractive EQ, by getting rid of the low-end muddiness in the low mids while increasing the volume of your choice instrument to make it stand out. Boost the mids from 500khz to 1khz, these are often overlooked.
Read more here: http://www.audio-issues.com/music-mixing/7-ways-to-fight-dullness-in-your-mixes-from-the-straightforward-to-the-strange/
Mixing With EQ – Carving EQ Holes [Part 5 of 7]
Mixing with EQ is all about creating space for every track to sit nicely together. Graham, from the Recording Revolution has a powerful trick to help you do just that – carving out EQ holes. This one strategy, when used on only the outside instruments in your mix can give you more clarity + width in just minutes!
I have an article here at Home Brew Audio that talks about this topic as well. Check that out here: 5 Audio Recording Tips – Part 3: Cool Stuff About EQ
Key Takeaways:
- Mixing with EQ is all about creating space for every track to sit nicely together. Today I have a powerful trick to help you do just that – carving out EQ holes.
- This one strategy, when used on only the outside instruments in your mix can give you more clarity + width in just minutes!
- EQ Holes can nicely put everything together.
“Mixing with EQ is all about creating space for every track to sit nicely together. Today I have a powerful trick to help you do just that – carving out EQ holes.”
http://therecordingrevolution.com/mixing-with-eq-carving-eq-holes/