The world of music is an unpredictable mix of primitive and cutting-edge technology. Some of the most beloved gear to this day was invented in the 1950s-1960s, including the Shure SM57 (1953), Fender Stratocaster (1954), Neumann U87 (1967), and countless other examples. Yet, since the advent of the digital age, technology has raced forward to …
The kick drum is the heartbeat. It is felt as much as it’s heard. It connects the cerebral ideas in the music to visceral, carnal feelings. The kick drum is the basis of modern dance music. From disco to EDM and beyond, the classic “four-on-the-floor” pattern is enough to get the crowd moving before any …
Slap delay (also known as “Slapback”) is a very simple, but extremely efficient audio effect to add depth to your vocals. Even though this effect has been around since the 50s and is mostly associated with Elvis, blues, and rockabilly sounds, it can add fullness and depth to vocals in just about any genre. But …
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In today’s music scene, bass guitars and synths rule the bass frequencies. Once ubiquitous, upright basses are now relegated to dusty corners of relevance. Classical orchestras and symphonies; traditional jazz bands; rockabilly and psychobilly bands. The double bass is therefore an instrument of passion, tradition, and pride. Of course, these behemoths are no longer common …
Let’s assume your pianist is a seasoned pro, or you’re a programming wizard. Our piano keys and chords primarily sit on the 5th and 6th octave, but can decrease to the 2nd and 3rd much bass-ier octaves, and/or go as high as the 7th octave. I know we’re talking about equalizing vocals with piano, but …
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 …
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 …
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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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 …
