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Synthesizers & Pads: Decoded
Our mixes are hyper-saturated with digital elements these days, not the least of which are synthesizers and ambient pads. We add layers to our live instrumentation, program in melodies that we can’t confidently play live, and even record outboard keys from time to time when we find a sound we really like in a standalone keyboard.
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Building Your Wall of Sound
A good mix has everything in its right place. The kick and bass sit at the bottom, providing the foundation and laying the groundwork. From left to right, every element of your mix finds its own space to occupy.
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When To Parallel Process Your Bass
Parallel processing in nothing new to engineers and producers. It’s a technique that’s been used on countless records; sometimes it’s used on the room mics or overheads, other times it’s using on individual instruments.
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