Keeping your vocals sitting at the top of your mix can be difficult from time to time. Sometimes, effects like reverb and delay only push your vocals further back too. But there is a solution…
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Compression can go one of two ways: well or badly. It can be your best friend when you use it right, but not so much if you don’t. If you overdo it, compression can ruin…
A compressor ratio is one of the most misunderstood parameters in music production. But when you understand what its purpose is and how to use it properly, your sounds and mixdowns will rise in quality…
Sidechain compression is a form of audio ducking that many professional tracks make use of. Sidechain compression is when the level of one signal triggers a compressor to act on another signal. In electronic music,…
Introducing the ultimate form of compression for punchy & aggressive drums, impactful bass, clear vocals: parallel compression. But what is parallel compression? Well for starters, it’s a way of compressing your sounds with heavy compression…
Of all the different types of EQs available, dynamic EQs are one fo the most impressive & versatile. It’s common knowledge that good EQ practice is important for the final quality of your mixdown and…
An EQ of any kind is a filter. More to the point, an EQ allows you to adjust the amplitude of a frequency or band of frequencies within an audio signal. Said audio signal can…
You may have come to realise that without the proper processing chain in place, applying reverb to your vocals can get messy – quickly. But there are easy solutions. In this article, we’re talking about…
Learning how to use an arpeggiator is one of the most fun learning curves in music production. Before we dive into how to use an arpeggiator, let’s talk about arpeggios. An arpeggio is simply a…
A kick drum needs to be deep, punchy and a propulsive force in your music. Therefore, a limp kick drum could make your song seem flat! It’s important for your kick drum to connect with…
