How and Why to Create a “Radio Edit” Version of Your Single
Shortening, cleaning up, trimming off the intro and outro of your song; your new single might need some adjusting for top radio play.
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Why Loud Bass Is So Problematic in a Mix
Bass frequencies can really mess up your mix, here’s why, how, and what you can do about it whether you’re mixing or mastering your audio.
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How to Add More Character to Your Hip-Hop Mix
Mixing is about more than just the technical ability to prepare sound for mastering, it’s an opportunity to add soul and life to your music.
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What to Look for When Choosing New Headphones
Some handy information on how headphone speakers produce sound, and what to consider when choosing new pairs for your audio usage.
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How to Make Your Mixes Louder (the Right Way)
Is everything sounding louder these days? It’s not just you, it’s a growing trend in all genres of music. Here’s how you can get your mix sounding loud too.
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The 3 Most Important Concerns When Mixing Hip-Hop Vocals
Find out how to create strong yet airy and not harsh-sounding vocals for your hip-hop mix. Why? Because hip-hop is ALL ABOUT the vocals!
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Compressors vs. Limiters vs. Volume Automation: What’s the Difference?
What are the differences between these three forms of volume adjustment, and when to use each of them in your mixing process? We answer that and more here.
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How Close Should I Be to My Mic When I Record Vocals?
How close is “too close” and how far is “too far” away from my microphone when I’m singing? Learn why distance matters in all directions when recording.
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Are Our Cities Getting Louder? On Noise Pollution in Urban Environments
Our cities are getting noisier as populations grow, and we’re feeling an array of negative health consequences as a result. Here’s what to do about it.
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How a Speaker Produces Sound
Learn what makes your living room speakers different from your ear bud headphones and how our ears perceive sonic information in this quick read.
