Archives for June 2019

Reverb is added to create width and depth to the track as well as elevate an otherwise boring sound. But just like with the other facets of mixing, it is often overlooked or misunderstood. To effectively apply it, you must know how much to use and how to adjust its various parameters.

What are the reasons why we add reverb? First is to make the recorded track sound like it’s in a specific acoustic environment. Next is to add some personality and excitement to a recorded sound. Lastly, to make a track sound bigger or wider than it really is.

Read more about this here: https://www.prosoundweb.com/channels/recording/in_the_studio_timing_the_reverb_delay_to_the_track/

Let’s look into the number of ways you can attain that rich vocal sound in your mix. Layering your lead vocal with doubles can put on thickness, color and lift to the most important element of any song; the lyrics and melody.

What is doubling vocals? It is the process of creating additional versions of vocal tracks and mixing them in with the original. It seems to be a simple process but there are several factors to consider when doing so. If you have the tools to create various types of vocal doubles, try to experiment on how it can create a difference to your mixes.

Read more about this here: https://www.waves.com/double-tracking-vocals-different-approaches-for-a-richer-mix

Mixing requirements used to be so easy during the analog days. You aimed for 0 on the VU meter and didn’t worry too much if it bounced over. Nowadays, there are a lot of distinct meter reference calibrations available and choosing one that suits you consumes a lot of your time.

In any circumstance, there’s no reason to make the mix sound louder just like back in the day since everything is going to be normalized to the same level. The more dynamic the range is, the better it sounds unless your song is on the radio or CD.

Read more about this here: https://bobbyowsinskiblog.com/2019/06/05/lufs-standards/