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While things like vocals are usually the dead giveaways, synthesizers are a close second when used frequently throughout a band’s catalog. You might have noticed something special about them too: nearly everyone has a signature synth sound.
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Snare drums are some of the loudest pieces of any drum set, and for good reason. The crack of a good snare combined with the power of a kick drum is the driving force behind every good rhythm section.
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You guys must think I’ve lost it, right? Why else would I be talking about putting strings on an instrument that was recorded a month ago? Stick with me, because this one could really salvage some of your mixes…
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Top engineers are always looking for ways to take on more creative control in the mix process, and time-based effects are one of the first tools they reach for to get them there.
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If you haven’t noticed yet – there’s a common theme that runs throughout every great drum sound of at least the last 2-3 decades. It makes use of some of the most common studio post-processing in some of the most unconventional ways.
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