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Vocal compression tips and tricks are great, but they don't address how the compressor affects other plugins downstream. Have you ever had to redo your signal chain because of a setting change earlier in the chain?
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Other than making everything louder, what do you expect the mastering process to add to a mix?
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EQs are a must-have in almost every audio situation. Musicians use them on their pedalboards to change their sound. Live sounds engineers use them to clean up problem frequencies and match their system to the space they’re in. Recording engineers and mix engineers use them in the studio for both clean up and coloration.
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If I told you there was a way to cut your session setup time in half, would you be interested in learning more? Of course you would! We waste wayyyyy to much time doing preparation for our music. It saps away at the creativity and artistry that goes into the recording and mixing process.
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A few weeks back, we took a look at some of the best ways to approach heavy guitar chugs in the mix. We walked through the guttural, bass-heavy sound of a low-tuned or extended range guitars, and made a few suggestions on the best way to get them to sit in your mix.
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