Shelf EQ vs. Bell EQ: When and How to Use Them Both
Understanding the differences between these two types of Equalization can help you sculpt your mixes like a radio-ready professional.
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“Underdubbing” — the Power of Getting Rid of Stuff
Mix sessions these days are wrought with endless scrolls of hundreds of tracks, but do you really need all those takes? Enter: Underdubbing.
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An Introduction to Mastering Hip-Hop and Pop Music
While most artists send their tracks out to a pro for mastering, you can achieve a decent result yourself with some focused experimenting.
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What Is the “NYC Drum Trick”?
Here’s a well-known trick for fattening up your drums, courtesy of legendary engineer and author Bobby Owsinski.
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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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How to EQ an Acoustic vs. Electric Guitar
If you find yourself dealing with different guitar signals, here’s a primer on how to EQ acoustics versus electrics in your mix.
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How Brian Losch Creates Big, Immersive Mixes of Orchestral Film Music
Here’s how pro audio engineer Brian Losch achieves a big, immersive sound mixing cinematic, orchestral film score music.
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Level Up Your Mixing, Ear Training, and Production Skills With a Soundfly Mentor
Improve your mixing, music recording, editing, and production, and ear training skills with Soundfly Mentor Andrea De Carlo in four weeks.
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What Is a Mic Preamp, and Why Do I Need One?
A beginner’s guide to microphone preamps, the various types and their uses, and when to invest in a high quality preamp for your studio.
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12 Creative Vocal Effects for Bedroom Pop Production
Recording your vocals at home these days? Here’s how to enliven your sound and bring your song energy with creative electronic effects.
