Trying to figure out the difference between a limiter and a compressor? You’re not alone. It takes most producers a long time before they ever understand which is which. But using the right tool at the right time can save you from a mix … [Continue reading] about Limiter vs Compressor: What You Need to Know (Easy)
8 Top Freeware Vocal Plug-ins – Cher and Share Alike
Want to vocode your voice, or simply keep it in tune? It can be done for free. Well, these eight eclectic freeware vocal plug-ins might make you change your tune. We could, and probably should include a Melda plug-in with every freeware roundup. If … [Continue reading] about 8 Top Freeware Vocal Plug-ins – Cher and Share Alike
4 Tips For Tweaking Electronic Drums To Sound Real
When producing a professional sounding track, you wan to ensure that any electrical instruments that were used throughout the recording process do not come across as too manufactured. One way to guarantee that electric drums don't sound too … [Continue reading] about 4 Tips For Tweaking Electronic Drums To Sound Real
Roland's TR-8S mashes all your favorite 80s drum machines together
In the 80s, Roland drum machines were at the epicenter of hip hop, house, techno, and other music genres. But if you wanted to pick up any vintage drum today, you'd probably end up dropping thousands of dollars. Fortunately, Roland just made getting … [Continue reading] about Roland's TR-8S mashes all your favorite 80s drum machines together
The 6 dB of Headroom for Mastering Myth Explained
It’s my belief that the suggestion of having your peaks at -3 dB or -6 dB dates back to the early days of digital audio when mixes were captured on a digital audio tape or on an Alesis MasterLink two-track recorder, for example. You had to be careful … [Continue reading] about The 6 dB of Headroom for Mastering Myth Explained