Archives for August 2017

First used in the 80’s pop music era, this recording technique called layering has pretty much been a part of the industry. Although usually reserved for the mixing stage, mastering this technique can simplify your work. Just a brief detour from your mixing routine could help you go a long way.
Layering basically uses samples to back the original recording of a drum kit element. Most of the times it uses the kick snares and toms, but you can always use the cymbals.
Here is a list of what you are trying to achieve:

1. Get a fuller sound for your kicks

Read more here: http://en.audiofanzine.com/recording-mixing/editorial/articles/recording%20drums-layering.html

Using compression can be quite tricky, but with patience and a bit exploration, there is a whole other world of opportunities for one to grab. There are actually countless ways you can use your compression, but it takes understanding the basics if you wish to explore those advanced techniques. Here are 3 tricks you can learn and master if you want to make the best of your mixes. If you master these you will move to the next level of precision with your compression.
Serial Compression, Sidechain Compression and Parallel Compression,  but before we tackle these 3 let us first understand compression in itself.
Read more here: https://music.tutsplus.com/tutorials/improve-your-mixes-with-these-3-weird-compression-tricks–cms-29259