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Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Matthew Weiss 04/25/12 08:34 AM,This article is provided by the Pro Audio Files. Check out Mixing Rap Vocals Part 1 and Part 2 before reading this article. Compression is a difficult subject because there is a lot you can do with it. So let’s look at the main reasons to grab a compressor before getting into some of the more intricate uses. Quick Macro-Dynamic Control Macro dynamics refer to words and phrases. These are the clear dynamics you can hear as “this part… View this story
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Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Matthew Weiss 04/11/12 11:35 AM,This article is provided by the Pro Audio Files. In my previous article, Mixing Rap Vocals Part 1, we discussed the importance of having an end game for your vocal sound. In this article I’m going to give you techniques for actually getting there. I’ve read (too) many articles about mixing vocals. Cut 300 Hz, boost 2 kHz, compress 4:1, yada yada. Unfortunately these articles don’t actually give you any real resource – they simply speculate on generalities. What… View this story
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Monday, April 02, 2012
Matthew Weiss 04/02/12 09:39 AM,This article is provided by the Pro Audio Files. If I had to pick the most frequent question I get asked on a regular basis - it would have to be “how do I mix rap vocals?” Or some variation thereof. At least once a week, if not more often. I mix a new rap vocal four or five times a week - much more if you count different rappers on the same song. I have developed an approach… View this story
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Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Matthew Weiss 03/21/12 05:54 PM,This article is provided by the Pro Audio Files. We spend a great deal of time considering individual sounds in a space. We prescribe attributes to the instruments and the players in order to organize our thoughts about the sounds and how they blend. We may often say a singer is “mid-rangy,” a snare is “ringy,” or perhaps the acoustic guitar is “warm.” We do the same for microphones, pre-amps, compressors, and what have you. It is surprising how… View this story
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Monday, January 09, 2012
Matthew Weiss 01/09/12 11:07 AM,This article is provided by the Pro Audio Files. What is dynamic processing? A dynamic processor is something that outputs a signal, where the level of the outgoing signal is based on the level of the incoming signal. In other words, a loud signal coming in will come out differently than a quiet signal coming in. Basic Types of Dynamic Processors Compressors: The most common – the louder the signal is coming in, the less level it provides going… View this story
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Monday, November 07, 2011
Matthew Weiss 11/07/11 12:12 PM, 1 CommentThis article is provided by the ProAudioFiles. Besides vocal mixing – I would say the most common question I read about on the internet is how to manage the low end. The kick and bass, or whatever else might be occupying that area, is the weight and power of a track. In addition, it’s often the rhythmic backbone. People tend to have a lot of trouble with low end, and I think there are two specific reasons why: 1)… View this story
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Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Matthew Weiss 10/19/11 07:57 AM, 0 CommentsThis article is provided by the ProAudioFiles. Parallel compression refers to the technique of running a mult of a signal, compressing that mult, and then blending it in with the uncompressed signal. Some compressors also have a “mix” knob where you can blend the compressed and uncompressed signals. The benefits of parallel compression are many-fold, though there are a few pitfalls. Setting up a parallel compression chain can be daunting. Compression on it’s own can be a bit complex… View this story
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Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Matthew Weiss 09/28/11 05:38 PM, 1 CommentThis article is provided by the ProAudioFiles. When learning to mix – sound is of paramount importance. Understanding the ins and outs, and how it all interacts is the building blocks from which any mix is made. However, once sound and the manipulation of sound is learned, there is a further and more important step: feel. People listen to music on laptop speakers, ear-buds, and in cars on the freeway with the windows down. They’re probably also listening to… View this story
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Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Matthew Weiss 09/21/11 01:16 PM,This article is provided by the ProAudioFiles. Before getting into the meaning of arrangement, I want to take a moment to stress the importance of arrangement. Arrangement ultimately bridges the gap between the composition and the mix. Give that a moment to resonate, and I will clarify. Arrangement refers to the organization of any aspect of a song. A song can be organized in many different ways and still be essentially the same song. The arrangement is simply the… View this story
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Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Matthew Weiss 09/14/11 08:42 AM,This article is provided by the ProAudioFiles. Andrew Dawson is a Grammy-Award winning engineer and producer. A fast rising-star on the scene, his credits include Kanye West, Common, T.I., Jay-Z, Destiny’s Child, Lil Wayne, Drake, Rick Ross, Erykah Badu & more. He’s been the primary tracking & mix engineer for the last 4 Kanye West albums, including the latest, “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy.” Andrew kindly took time out of his busy schedule to speak with me - Engineer… View this story
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