We all want our tools handy when mixing but it is also important to do a check on your toolbox, you want the essentials readily available for you without much of the clutter. To focus on what really needs to be done always remember to put a limit your tools in number. Here are some tips on choosing the right plugins to create that perfect mix toolbox you can have around wherever you go.
First of all, we need to understand that these are just tools used for your work, and there is no absolute truth regarding right or wrong tools.
Read more here: http://en.audiofanzine.com/recording-mixing/editorial/articles/essential-tools-for-your-mix.html
Drum Recording 101: Layering
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:
- Get a fuller sound for your kicks
Read more here: http://en.audiofanzine.com/recording-mixing/editorial/articles/recording%20drums-layering.html
How To Achieve Success In The Music Business
Thinking of starting a career in the music industry? Whether it is an audio engineer, a musician or a producer, Grammy award winner and instructor at the Dark Horse Institute, Steve Lamm talks about the basic things you need to know in starting your career. In his video, Steve talks about the basics and how it is important in jump starting your success in the industry. He discusses the importance of education, landing your first job, and your attitude that will lead to your success. Although it may seem like a far journey to get there if you focus on the right things nothing is impossible.
Watch video here: http://darkhorseinstitute.com/tech-tuesday-how-to-become-a-successful-audio-engineer-producer-or-musician/
Compression Tricks To improve Your Mix
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
Sport IE20,Tops List Of Wireless Earbuds Under $50
engadget.com in partnership with The Wirecutter recently released the top wireless earbuds under $50, after an extensive research and hours of testing by expert panellists, Anker Sounbuds tops the list with its Sport IE20 Bluetooth in-ear headphones.
Passing all the criteria’s given for the IE20 may not be the perfect earbuds but it gets the job done. It comes very cheaply at under $50 but comes with a decent sound, is able to handle phone calls very well and pretty much fits good for an in-ear. For the price, it also comes with 3 sets of different size silicone stabilizing wings and 5 sets of tips.
Read more here: https://www.engadget.com/2017/07/28/the-best-wireless-earbuds-under-50/