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The truth is you don’t need tons and tons of samples to choose from to find the right kick for your mix. In fact, it’s likely already in your collection and just needs a little manipulation to fatten it up and get it sounding right.
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No matter the angle you’re coming from, there are a handful of simple yet effective production tricks that can make your choruses hit harder. Here’s how you can begin using them in your sessions…
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Today, I want to look at the common microphones you’ll find in just about every drum tracking session and how they’re used for maximum impact, character, and size.
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When it comes to finding a balance, what should you be doing to preserve your dynamics when compressing audio?
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We’ve covered the second half of that pretty in depth on the blog in the past – tips for mixing your bass DI and ways to get it to sit right in the mix, so today we wanted to change things up a bit and look at one of the biggest decisions a bassist needs to make ahead of their performance: should they use their fingers or a pick?
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