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How to add focus to your high end using mid side eq
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How to add focus to your high end using mid side eq

#AudiotentTip 214. High Frequency Width.Most of the times we can spread high frequencies higher whilst keeping the low elements such as kick and bass centered. However, if your highs seem too smear...

delayUsing a flanger on your delay for extra movement

Using a flanger on your delay for extra movement

#AudiotentTip 213. Flanger Delay.To create some additional movement to your delay lines, add a flanger on your delay return channel. Try setting the flanger rate to slow for a longer shifting effect.

chordHow to create extra movement on your chord pads

How to create extra movement on your chord pads

#AudiotentTip 212. Tremolo Pad.Tremolo is a classic volume modulation effect and can be used on vocals, synths or a piano. However, it excels particularly well on pad sounds. Try it on your chord p...

monoCreating depth and space in the mix with reverb width

Creating depth and space in the mix with reverb width

#AudiotentTip 211. Reverb Width.Most of the time we want a reverb to be in stereo, emulating a realistic sounding acoustic space. However, reducing the width of the reverb or making it mono can be ...

addingHow to add character to your delay

How to add character to your delay

#AudiotentTip 210. Delay Character.Try adding some grit and saturation to your delay. Insert your favourite distortion/overdrive on your delay return channel. Add an EQ after distortion to further ...

chorusAdding chorus to your delay

Adding chorus to your delay

#AudiotentTip 209. Delay Chorus.Try adding a chorus on your delay return channel. This should create some additional modulation movement to your delay effect.

effectHaas Effect Alterations

Haas Effect Alterations

#AudiotentTip 208. Haas Effect Alterations.When one side of the channel is delayed by a few milliseconds (Between 1 & 40ms) from the other, it creates a stereo widening effect. This can be very...

eqThe Secret Pultec Low End EQ Trick Explained

The Secret Pultec Low End EQ Trick Explained

#AudiotentTip 207. The Low End Trick.Some EQ's feature different curves when boosting compared to cutting. This can come in very useful, especially on your low end. The Pultec EQP-1A is the most fa...

filterFilter Sidechain

Filter Sidechain

#AudiotentTip 206. Filter Sidechain.Instead of going for a classic volume sidechain effect, try and use a filter instead. A good starting point is a low pass filter on a synth sidechained by the ki...

eqHow to use EQ Lift Plugins

How to use EQ Lift Plugins

#AudiotentTip 205. Low/High Frequency Lift.Sometimes a simple eq lift is all you need to transform a sound from thin to large and punchy. Try this out on bass, drums or a master bus. Our favourite ...