For those audio enthusiasts who have been mixing for quite some time now, we know that there is more to an EQ than simply turning knobs. And with the evolution of technology, something new is always just around the corner. Here is a list of EQ tips and tricks that will maximize your potential and your EQ’s as well.
If you think you have done it all you can still enhance your stereo sound with mid / side EQ. With this tip, you can turn your stereo EQ to frequency-specific stereo width adjustment tool. The next one is a multi-step process involving spectral matching EQ.
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Music Recording
5 Free Plugins for Mastering
Pro-Audio Files’ Ian Vargo has recently released a new course called Mastering in the Box, for those who wish to master the art of mastering. with this, in mind here is a list of some of the best plugins you can find for free. If you are on a budget or simply loves freebies try these 5 plugins for a better quality mastering without too much of the cost.
Since metering is essential for mastering the first on the list is Voxengo Span, providing users versatility in spectral analysis, metering, and clipping detection. With a simple and clear yet fully customizable interface.
Read more here: https://theproaudiofiles.com/free-mastering-plugins/
Getting The Low End Right
Mixing low end may not be the easiest thing to do but getting it right will surely bring satisfaction to you. Getting it right requires that you always consider different factors that may affect your recording in one way or another. Factors like your room, your speakers, and even your headphones. Here are 8 tips to getting your low-end right and have a better kick and bass. The “Basics” – this is always the best place to begin, understanding the basics and starting it all from there. Begin with room set-up and balancing, you can never leave the importance of these two.
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Achieve That Screaming Electric Guitar Sound
Grammy Award Winner and Instructor at Dark Horse Institute Steve Lamm shows us the best way achieve that screaming electric guitar sound from your home studio without annoying your neighborhood. So get your electric guitar amp and crank it up with these tips.
In order to achieve this proper placement is an important factor to consider. Here is what you will need, an amp, two microphones, and a closet.
Begin by resting your amp flat on its back in a corner against the wall away from you. This give the sound more room travel before hitting the ceiling and bouncing back, with this you will avoid phase cancellation.
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Bass Guitar Recording Techniques
I recording any instrument there are some things you need to consider. Like the instrument, the one playing it and room conditions to name a few. Now in recording a bass guitar, the player is a major consideration as he or she needs to be able to achieve the tone one would need for recording, and their fingers are the major key in doing so.
Here are 3 different placement techniques one needs to consider to come up with an excellent bass guitar recording.
The most basic way to record your bass guitar is by using a direct box. Be mindful in choosing yours.
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