How to control inconsistent bass
#AudiotentTip 154. Inconsistent Bass.Sometimes certain notes can jump out from your bass line. Before reaching for a standard EQ or volume automation, try a dynamic EQ. Target the specific frequenc...
#AudiotentTip 153. Filter Automation.One way to add some movement to your sound is to use an automated filter. Low or High pass filters are usually best for this. Use harmonically rich sounds to be...
#AudiotentTip 152. Parallel Snare Compression.One way to increase the room of your snare drum is to use a fast parallel compression. An 1176 type compressor works great for this. Place the 1176 on ...
Gain staging in your DAW software
#AudiotentTip 151. Gain Staging.Each plugin has it's sweet spot. Make sure you properly adjust the gain before and after each plugin processor to operate in optimum levels. A great tool for this is...
Automation curves linear vs convex concave
#AudiotentTip 150. Automation Curves.To add a more natural movement to your automation, try using automation curves. Drawing a linear line for your automation can sound very robotic. Try using conc...
#AudiotentTip 149. Phaser Effect.One classic way to add movement to your sounds is to use a phaser. This usually works best when you choose a harmonically rich sound to begin with. A great example ...
#AudiotentTip 148. Hall Reverbs.There are many types of reverberation algorithms available in todays plugin market. One of the main choices for medium/large spaces is a hall reverb. There is a comm...
#AudiotentTip 147. Excess Resonances.One aspect that separates a professional sounding mix down from the average is the excess amount of frequency build ups. Those high resonances are making music ...
#AudiotentTip 146. Sound Design Folder. Not every studio session has to be focussed on creating a new track. Instead, take time out to explore your synthesisers and get creative with processing. Th...
How to use a brickwall limiter in a mastering chain
#AudiotentTip 145. Limiting.When using a limiter, make sure you always match the loudness of pre-processed audio. This way you're not tricking your ears into perceiving louder is better. Critically...