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Working with R&B vocals comes down to a certain amount of dependence on compression to get the results your productions deserve. So what does that mean for you?
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Regardless of the approach you take, you need to keep a constant contrast between two voices in a mix. Collaborating brings a new element to a band’s sound that you just can’t get when it’s the same singer on each and every song.
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If you’ve heard any Top 40 country music in the past couple of years, there’s a good chance you’ve heard a song producer by Billy Decker. Straight out of Nashville, Tennessee, Billy is one of the most in-demand producers for...
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Subwoofers are some of the most commonly found devices in recording studios – big and small. After the computer, interface & speakers, a subwoofer is often the next hardware purchase for producers that work primarily in the box. But what is a subwoofer and why bother with them?
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When there's way too much going on in a session, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. Sticking to these 5 main instrument groups helps make those sessions much more tolerable.
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