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The Haas Effect: What It Is And How To Use It
The Haas effect is a critical component of sound localization and is used extensively in the field of audio engineering.
EQ Or Compression First? We Finally Put This Question To Rest
The debate of whether to use EQ or compression first has been around for as long as these two processing types have been...
What Is Phase Cancellation? Don’t Let It Ruin Your Recordings!
Have you ever recorded a song only to find that the vocals and instruments sound thin and lackluster?
The 8 Best Vocal Plugins That Need To Be In Your Plugin Chain
There are a lot of different vocal plugins on the market, and it can be hard to know which ones are the best.
An In-Depth Guide To Parallel Compression: When And How To Use It
Parallel compression, also known as New York compression, is a mixing technique that is used to add punch, density, and ...
15 Pro Tools Keyboard Shortcuts To Boost Your Workflow
If you want to get the most out of Pro Tools, it’s important to know your way around the keyboard.
5 Tips For EQing Bass Like A Pro: Get A Better Low End!
The term “bass” can be used to describe a number of different things in the music world.
What Are Stems In Music? Get Your Terminology Right!
To put it bluntly, people don't know what are stems in music. As a mixing and mastering engineer, I hear the term thrown...
Stereo Vs Mono: The Differences, Benefits, And Futures Of Both
Mono and stereo audio are both tried and true systems that have their place in the future of audio engineering. But...
Compressor Ratio: What Is It And How Do You Set It Right?
A compressor ratio is just one of a handful of parameters that makes a compressor act, sound, and work the way it does.
The 4 Steps To Properly Applying Compression On Vocals
Applying compression on vocals the correct way is what sets apart a professional mix from an amateur one.
Audio Compressor Vs Limiter | Do You Know The Difference?
Audio compressors control, shape, and reduce the gain on an audio signal’s dynamic range; the loudest and quietest porti...