Here is a quick, but very cool overview of equalization (EQ). The video (from the WinkSound YouTube Channel) shows you different kinds of EQ and goes over the parameters of each. It also goes over what controls are typically available (bandwidth - … [Continue reading] about EQ Basics – A Video Primer
Linear Phase and Minimum Phase Equalization
Did you know that not all equalization (EQ) is the same? BTW, if you need a reminder of what EQ is, see our article What is Equalization, Usually Called EQ? Anyway, yeah - usually we work with linear phase EQ. But there is also a thing called … [Continue reading] about Linear Phase and Minimum Phase Equalization
What is a Mic Preamp?
The term preamp, most often paired with the word microphone is something you'll see a lot if you do much reading about audio recording. So what is a preamp? Well first off, it's short for "preamplifier." Second, yes - it is a thing that amplifies … [Continue reading] about What is a Mic Preamp?
Doing Dubstep On Your iPad
Here is a cool video of how to create a dubstep drum/rhythm track on you iPad using the Korg iMS20 app. The app gives you a classic Korg synthesizer (looks just like the real thing) and sequencer. It is so amazing what you can do in the audio … [Continue reading] about Doing Dubstep On Your iPad
Saving A Pro Tools Session For The Mix Engineer
The recording engineer is actually more than one job. It is three jobs at least, the tracking job, the mixing job and the mastering job. I wrote about this in the article: Recording Engineer, Mix Engineer and Mastering Engineer – Oh My. With that … [Continue reading] about Saving A Pro Tools Session For The Mix Engineer