What’s the difference between gain and volume? They seem like the same thing. Knowing the difference between gain and volume could change the tone of your instruments forever. Between the two, the definition of volume is pretty straightforward. … [Continue reading] about Gain vs Volume: What’s the Difference?
How To Hear Compression On Vocal
The attack setting is as important to the sound of compression as is threshold or ratio. When you hear something that sounds overcompressed, it’s essential to train your ears to be able to tell whether the excess of compression is coming from too … [Continue reading] about How To Hear Compression On Vocal
Gear of the Year 2018: Best Software Instrument/Library
The winner of the best software instrument for last year was the Toontrack Superior Drummer 3. This software library comes with a front end that is controllable, as well as some carefully chosen sample drum sounds. Six different acoustic kits are … [Continue reading] about Gear of the Year 2018: Best Software Instrument/Library
9 Tips to Help You Turn a Good Mix Into a Great Mix
We’ve all been there, countless hours spent meticulously crafting a mix. Every instrument has been shaped to perfection, brought into level, and glued nicely together at the mix bus. Yet, something still feels like its lacking; like there’s something … [Continue reading] about 9 Tips to Help You Turn a Good Mix Into a Great Mix
Gear of the Year 2018: Best Monitors
As budget-friendly monitors go, Adam T5Vs are solid monitors that can be used in professional studios, as well as standalone in smaller rooms. Adam Audio has built a high-quality four-figure monitor that retails at under £300. The T5V has outstanding … [Continue reading] about Gear of the Year 2018: Best Monitors