There are many reasons a person might be wondering how to mix choir vocals. Maybe you are working on a mix with background vocals that go beyond simple melody-harmony and verges on Bohemian Rhapsody-style chants or silky Beach Boys-level arrangements. Perhaps you recorded a large choir, a small barbershop quartet, or a capella group, and …
Dancehall music has become one of the most surprisingly influential movements in pop, so more people than ever want to learn how to mix dancehall music, or produce their own. Some of the biggest American producers, including Major Lazer members Diplo, Jillionaire and Walshy Fire, have spoken of their love for dancehall and the way …
When it comes to pedals and guitars, it’s usually the electric guitar that gets all the attention rather than the acoustic. And I think a lot of acoustic guitar players are missing out as a result. Sure, most acoustic players know that adding reverb where it’s needed can drastically improve your sound but the basic …
There’s a good reason that producers want to know how to make a mix louder without clipping or distortion. A widely-known “secret” in the music industry is that people like loud music better. When faced with identical recordings, the only difference being overall loudness, the average person says they prefer the louder one- even though …
In today’s audio industry you’ll come across many mastered instrumentals. Often when producers are making their tracks they master them at the highest output volume that they can get away with before the track starts clipping. Of course, that makes sense right? You wouldn’t want your tracks to sound softer than your competitors’ tracks. Right?! …
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It is a dream for a lot of audio engineers to be able to make a full time living freelancing. While many engineers have the technical skills to mix and master audio, that is usually not the issue keeping them from running a successful freelancing business. What holds most engineers back is their fear of …
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To get the highest quality sounding audio production possible, it is a good idea to mix and master your songs. Mixing and mastering your work isn’t free. Even if you plan to do it yourself, you will still need to purchase a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) software, or other hardware if you want a more …
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Punk is a unique genre, it delivers a punch and gritty tunes without the aggression that metal and rock bring. It’s the perfect balance for those looking for some headbanging songs without the classic heavy metal sound. Over the decades, many bands have been able to deliver this, while still producing an original sound unlike …
You’ve just finished in the studio, you’ve perfected your song as much as you can, and now it’s time to hand it over to the mixing and mastering engineers. But what exactly are they going to do with it, and are they even necessary? Mixing and Mastering are two different and distinct editing tools that …
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Trap music is on the rise, and with it, eager producers are ready to release their unique sound into the world of rap and EDM trap music. One of the main aspects that will take your music from the recording studio to large music platforms, is how well you mix and master it. Mixing and …
