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Wednesday, January 09, 2013
In The Studio: How To Open Up Space In A Mix
Matthew Weiss
01/09/13 10:57 AM,
This article is provided by the Pro Audio Files. I’m writing this on a train up to NY. I’ve got K’Naan’s album “Troubador” playing through my headphones right now, and really vibing on the music. But as I often…
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Thursday, January 03, 2013
In The Studio: Making Acoustic Panels Tutorial
Jon Tidey
01/03/13 07:01 PM,
This article is provided by Audio Geek Zine. My “studio” has painted concrete walls, huge windows across one side, and is a L shape. This results in a very uneven frequency response and ridiculous flutter echo. For not a…
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Wednesday, December 19, 2012
In The Studio: Seven Obscure Mixing Techniques Used By The Pros
Matthew Weiss
12/19/12 02:08 PM,
This article is provided by the Pro Audio Files. Most of the time there is an obvious choice. Need more mid-range? Grab an EQ and boost the midrange. Need more control of the source? Volume automation or compression. Easy.…
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Monday, December 17, 2012
In The Studio: Building A Mix—It’s Not Just From The Kick
Bobby Owsinski
12/17/12 03:04 PM,
This article is provided by Bobby Owsinski. Many who are new to mixing are not aware that there are a number of places that you can build a mix from. There’s a general feeling that starting from the kick…
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Friday, December 14, 2012
In The Studio: Top Ten Must-Have Tools For Post Production
Jeffrey P. Fisher
12/14/12 05:02 PM,
This article is provided by the Fisher Creative Group. Whether I’m working on corporate video, documentary, or independent film, there are several go-to tools that help me to transform the raw sound into a living, breathing complete soundtrack that…
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Wednesday, December 12, 2012
In The Studio: Techniques For Dealing With Phase
Jon Tidey
12/12/12 07:03 PM,
This article is provided by Audio Geek Zine. Phase is a constant concern for recording and mixing engineers. Problems with phase can ruin your music; it can be easily avoided or corrected, but first you need understand how the…
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Tuesday, December 11, 2012
In The Studio: Five Keys To Executing A Fast Mix
Matthew Weiss
12/11/12 12:40 PM,
This article is provided by the Pro Audio Files. This topic is an “eat your vegetables” one. Maybe not as fun as how to mix flangers and phasers to create alien noises, but I feel it’s an important topic…
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Monday, December 10, 2012
In The Studio: 10 Things About Sound You May Not Know…
Bobby Owsinski
12/10/12 04:26 PM,
This article is provided by Bobby Owsinski. This is something that I posted a couple of years ago that’s worth posting again. It’s the 10 things about sound, some of them which you probably didn’t know. They come from…
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Thursday, December 06, 2012
In The Studio: Microphone Techniques To Produce Warm, Spacious Stereo
Bruce Bartlett
12/06/12 11:08 AM,
Renowned recording engineers Jack Renner of Telarc Records and Marc Aubort of Nonesuch Records describe spaced omnidirectional microphones as their favorite technique for stereo recording of symphonic ensembles. Of all the stereo mic techniques available, the “spaced-omni” method is especially…
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Wednesday, December 05, 2012
Working At Success: Why Do Some - But Not Others - Rise Above In The Studio?
Barry Rudolph
12/05/12 09:43 AM,
Have you ever wondered why some recording artists and producers are more successful in the studio at accomplishing their goals than other people who are equally or more musically talented? As a recording engineer, here’s what I’ve noticed about successful…
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Tuesday, December 04, 2012
Ample Options: The Universe Of Live Recording
Craig Leerman
12/04/12 01:21 PM,
There are many “sub-groups” among pro audio folks, with two of the primary groups being live and recording. But live mix engineers are now being tasked with interfacing recording systems and recording shows directly, whereas in the past we were…
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Sunday, December 02, 2012
How To Tame The DAW Live Recording Monster
Bobby Owsinski
12/02/12 01:48 PM,
There are pros and cons in using a computer-based DAW (digital audio workstation) to make a live recording. While on the surface that seems like a no-brainer, a lot of engineers are afraid enough about the setup time and the…
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Thursday, November 29, 2012
Six Ways To Effectively “Reboot” Your Recording Studio
Joe Gilder
11/29/12 11:50 AM,
This article is provided by Home Studio Corner. When you think about your studio, what comes to mind? I’ll admit, it’s easy to hone my attention on the things I don’t like about it. Perhaps the fact that a…
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Monday, November 26, 2012
In The Studio: Eight Indicators That A Mix Is Finished
Bobby Owsinski
11/26/12 12:45 PM,
This article is provided by Bobby Owsinski. One of the tougher things to decide when your doing a project is when the mix is finished. If you have a deadline, the decision is quickly made for you, but if…
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Wednesday, November 21, 2012
RE/P Files: Techniques To Create Echo Effects From Basic Four Track
Brian Ingoldsby
11/21/12 08:54 AM,
By using basic four track equipment, three very desirable and unusual variations of echo effects can be created. Duplication of these effects using other methods requires the use of additional tracks, more equipment and more time. The first effect, which…
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Monday, November 19, 2012
In The Studio: Digital Audio Aliasing Explained
Michael Pinson
11/19/12 12:04 PM,
This article is provided by the Pro Audio Files. The world of digital audio is opening up to many consumers as PC’s become more powerful at lower costs. Programs like Max/MSP (with Max for Live also available) are allowing…
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Thursday, November 15, 2012
Selecting The Right Preamp For Your Microphone
Dennis A. Bohn
11/15/12 07:48 PM,
This article is provided by Rane Corporation. While selecting a power amplifier for a specific loudspeaker is often rather easy, selecting a preamp for a specific microphone is not. Terminology is the problem. At one end we find power…
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Tuesday, November 13, 2012
In The Studio: A Primer For The World Of MIDI
Jon Tidey
11/13/12 04:41 PM,
This article is provided by Audio Geek Zine. MIDI is, to some, a great complicated mystery that they may never wrap their minds around completely. However, when understood even in the most basic sense, MIDI can be harnessed and…
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Monday, November 12, 2012
In The Studio: Five Quick Ways To Excite Your Sound
Matthew Weiss
11/12/12 04:18 PM,
This article is provided by the Pro Audio Files. You’ve balanced your tracks, you’ve got everything sitting nice and sounding punchy and defined – now what? How can you add a little pop and life to the mix? Here…
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Tuesday, November 06, 2012
In The Studio: Mixing Acoustic Guitars
Jon Tidey
11/06/12 12:38 PM,
This article is provided by Audio Geek Zine. Acoustic guitars are one of the most dynamic and expressive instruments used in modern music. They have a broad frequency range covering almost the entire audible spectrum. The instrument can serve…
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