Using Mid Side EQ to create width in your mix
#AudiotentTip 255. EQ for Width. Creating tonal differences between the mid and side of a sound can make it appear wider and more stereo.Fire up an EQ that is capable of eqing the mid independent...
#AudiotentTip 254. Realistic Piano Midi.If you’re not a classically trained pianist or prefer to draw you MIDI notes into the piano roll, that humanised feeling gets lost. Try this technique when ...
EQ Tip on how to refocus high frequencies
#AudiotentTip 253. Refocusing High Frequencies.During the creative process, if you find yourself reaching for more high frequency sounds to brighten up a dull mix, stop. Instead, try to remove the...
Adding more attack and punch to your kick drum
#AudiotentTip 252. Kick & Percussion.If you have a soft kick sample and need an extra click to make it cut through the mix, layer it with some short percussion. This will add an extra transien...
#AudiotentTip 251. Rotary speaker effect.Rotary speakers where originally used for the hammond organ, they later became popular for guitars and other instruments. There are a few rotary emulations...
How the compressor knee actually works
#AudiotentTip 250. Compressor Knee.A compressor control that's often overlooked is called the knee. This affects how aggressive the compression will kick in. With a soft knee setting, compression ...
How to get that classic acid house sound
#AudiotentTip 249. Classic Acid Sound.To get that classic acid house sound use a Roland TB-303. If you can't get your hands on one of these rare pieces of gear, you can get very close with any syn...
#AudiotentTip 248. Analog vs Digital Limiting.Analog limiters can be classed as being slightly disadvantageous vs digital, this is due to the time delay in the circuit. Digital limiters use a func...
#AudiotentTip 247. Manual Gain-Riding.When working with sampled instruments or electronic sounds, it's often a great idea to enhance their dynamic movement. A good technique to achieve that is rid...
How to add tension in your music with snare rolls
#AudiotentTip 246. Drum machine snare rolls.A great way to create some extra tension in your track is to use a snare roll. Try using 16th notes and limiting your sample selection to drum machine s...