Having problems adding drums to your mix? Thinking of how to balance your mix without compromising any of the elements? Mixing drums in your work can be really tricky. With the help of Gates, mixing drums in your audio can now be easy.
Gates are processors that clean up the background noise in your tracks. Using the concept derived from the name itself, a gate is responsible for allowing or preventing signals to pass through your track. You set the parameters for sound level and the gates open for signals within the parameter and remains closed otherwise. It’s that easy.
Read more here: http://blog.cakewalk.com/the-dynamic-gate-a-cleaner-way-to-mix-drums/
Audio Recording
Novation's Circuit Groove Box Version 1.3
Novation recently updated their Circuit Groove Box to version 1.3. Now more powerful the update is highly recommended to all its users. A brand new feature in this update is Sample Flip, that allows you to create multiple samples on each drum track.
A brand new feature in this update is Sample Flip, that allows you to create multiple samples on each drum track. Opening it up to new and upcoming styles of music.
By using the Circuit Librarian you can now differentiate your sessions using colored LED lights that you can control to help you design and personalize your craft.
Read more here: http://www.musictech.net/2016/08/novation-updated-to-circuit-v1-3/
How to Properly Mic Your Instruments
It is essential to know how to properly use the microphone to for your instruments. If you want to produce a professional sounding mix you need, to begin with, the proper capturing of your sounds. Here a few tips how to use the mic to your advantage.
Positioning your acoustic guitar is one key to capturing great sound. Where you place the mic will determine what sound you want to come out.
Raising your amps, avoid the floor to create a cleaner sound, avoiding the walls to create a booming effect. When it comes to drums, sometimes less is more.
Read more here: http://www.musictech.net/2014/10/twenty-instrument-micing-tips/
Stop Relying on Compression for Your Vocal Mix
Have you ever wanted to produce a mix that sounds as great as the ones you hear on the radio? A professional sounding mix? But it seems like it’s very hard to achieve? Well here are a few tips on how you can stop relying on compression for your vocal mix.
First, you need to understand that the most important element of your song is the vocals. Get it right and you will produce a professional sounding mix. The human voice is very dynamic that using compression removes the element of emotion from your vocals instead, try using alternative ways.
Read more here: http://therecordingrevolution.com/2016/08/01/the-day-i-stopped-relying-on-compression-for-vocals/
Final Mixing Tips
After all the work, the meetings, the setup and the recordings it all sums up to your final mix. Here are a few tips to make the final centerpiece of your project the best one.
Begin with the basics and work it up from there. Introduce elements to your mix one at a time to keep things organized. Remember to take a break, this helps improve your accuracy and lessens your mistakes. Coming back with refreshed from a break will open your ears and widen your perspective to make better decisions. Playback! Test your mix on as many systems possible.
Read more here: http://www.musictech.net/2015/02/twenty-mixing-tips/