Knock around with musicians long enough and you’re bound to get drawn into conversations about effects – when to use them, how to achieve them. So it’s best to know the basics, such as what is the difference between echo and delay. Both are great...
Using a ghost producer is very popular. Many musicians and DJs use them to help with their tracks, asking them to give their tune a final polish up before release. A ghost producer can take an existing track for an artist and work closely with...
Stereo imaging is an essential aspect of a good mix. It is a technique that requires the combination of technology and artistry to add depth, height, and width to a sound to improve its quality. When mixing music, it is necessary to consider your target...
Overview When it comes to audio engineering, the two widely used methods are mixing and mastering. Producing music involves a great deal of time, effort, cost of equipment. Contrary to popular opinion, it is quite the opposite to just tweaking sound waves. In fact, audio...
Dithering could be the most misunderstood topic when mixing and mastering. Dither is the low-level noise added to digital audio files intentionally when rendered to a lower bit depth. Although it might seem to be counterintuitive, the process is remarkably effective. Dither masks the quantization...
One of the biggest mastering problems for modern music involves consistency. You’ll get to a place where one part of the track has a fantastic mix, but other sections of it feel muddy or overcrowded because you’ve included more textures. The fastest way to solve...
Equalization (EQ) allows you to adjust individual elements or frequencies of specific sounds. Since each instrument offers a fundamental note, your mix includes overtones that deliver timbre and character. When you adjust these frequencies by cutting some or boosting others, the audio’s tone can change...
The perfect mix of the kick and bass should deliver a low end that wants to jump right out of the speakers. Although achieving this result can be challenging, it isn’t an impossible task. Before you start this process, it is crucial to evaluate your...
Everyone gets their start in music by writing, composing, singing, and playing at home. For some people, that process begins in childhood. Others don’t discover their talent until they’re ready to upload tracks to SoundCloud. At some point, anyone who wants to move from an...