Production Tips

Unbiased Limiting
limiting

Unbiased Limiting

Audiotent Tip 335. Unbiased Limiting.Louder always seems to be perceived as better. When using limiters or any other form of processing to maximise loudness, make sure to match the output level.Thi...

compressionCompression To Alter The Width

Compression To Alter The Width

Audiotent Tip 334. Compression to alter the width.There are a few ways to affect the width of your master. One of those is mid/side compression.Try using it to bring back the focus on your wide mix...

double kickDouble Kick

Double Kick

Audiotent Tip 333. Double Kick.Drums play a big role in dance music and the kick is definitely a king of it. To spice the groove up and add some rhythmic interest, place your kick in between a regu...

chorusChorus Technique

Chorus Technique

Audiotent Tip 332. Chorus Technique.Chorus is a modulation effect that adds thickness and movement to the original signal.Guitars, synths, vocals or electric piano is just one of a few sources to u...

3 Tips for Mixing Bass

3 Tips for Mixing Bass

Audiotent Tip 331. 3 Tips for Mixing Bass.Bass has to be one of the most tricky elements to fit into the mix, here are three little techniques to try:1) Saturation. Run your bass through some tube ...

filterHigh Shelf Filter

High Shelf Filter

Audiotent Tip 330. High Shelf Filter.High shelf filters are great for boosting or reducing the signal above the set frequency.Use them to add some presence to your pads, vocals or high hats. Altern...

attention to detailAttention to Detail

Attention to Detail

Audiotent Tip 329. Attention to Detail.If you ever feel like getting stuck in a loop or not progressing your quality of music, it might be a sign, that you’re not paying enough attention to the det...

masteringAligning Stems for Mastering

Aligning Stems for Mastering

Audiotent Tip 328. Aligning Stems for Mastering. When sending your project for mixing or stereo mastering, make sure that all the individual tracks are perfectly aligned.For example, if your synth ...

bit crusherBitcrusher after low-pass filter

Bitcrusher after low-pass filter

Audiotent Tip 327. Bitcrusher after low-pass filter.Low-pass filters are great for getting rid of any unnecessary high frequencies.A good filter will also make your sound source warmer and thicker....

fatigueMix your music in the first half of the day

Mix your music in the first half of the day

Audiotent Tip 326. Mix your music in the first half of the day.Try to mix your music and apply the final touches as early in the day as possible.We tend to listen to music or be in louder places th...