Here’s a tip for live mixing and mastering, but can probably be used in any area of audio recording: If you can’t hear an instrument, it’s probably because of its EQ - not its volume. Before you push up that volume fader, try boosting the instrument’s defining frequencies.
Here’s an example. I was mixing for our [...]
Do your recordings lack definition? Are the drums hard to hear with everything else playing? Is your mix a giant mess? Are you feeling depressed?
Well, I may have an answer to help all of the above (except the last one). First, let me ask you: do you use your high-end frequencies (10 k - [...]
Hey guys, sorry I’ve been away a while. To ease my guilt, I’m writing a post about panning with an excessively cheesy title.
Panning is exceptionally important for allowing each instrument in a mix to be heard without detracting from the song itself. It can also be used for funky effects, which can make one dizzy, [...]
Ubuntu Studio rocks - it’s a fact, you’re just going to have to come to terms with that. Here’s a list of my favourite open source recording programs which come with the Ubuntu Studio package:
Jack is a fantastic interface which sits between ALSA (essentially your soundcard) and most other audio applications. This allows you to [...]
