#AudiotentTip 144. Hi Hat Processing.There are multiple ways to add some extra polish to your hi-hat sounds. Here are a few of our favourites:Distortion can be used to introduce extra harmonics to ...
#AudiotentTip 143. Parallel Bass Distortion.One way to add some grit and character to your bass is to use distortion. However, distorting bass can also make the low & low mid frequencies muddy....
#AudiotentTip 142. Subtractive EQ.Surgical removal of harsh, muddy or unpleasant frequencies should be a priority when equalising sounds. Choose a narrower Q value to target a very specific frequen...
#AudiotentTip 141. Reverb Impact Effects.A great way to create a nice ambient impact is to use a long reverb. First, choose a percussive sound and add a bandpass filter with the steepest available ...
#AudiotentTip 140. Sidechained Vocal.Getting vocals to sit right in the mix can be tricky. Especially in a busy mix. Here's one technique to let the vocals take center stage. Bus all of your channe...
How to apply group compression
AudiotentTip 139. Group Compression.Try compressing your individual instruments as a group. This could apply to layers of leads, bass, drums, fx etc. This technique can achieve a more unified and g...
Using saturation to increase perceived loudness
#AudiotentTip 138. Saturation.A great way to help increase perceived loudness in your mix is to use saturation. There are multiple stages where you can use this to add harmonic content to your soun...
#AudiotentTip 137. Percussion Velocity.Creating percussion rhythms from a single drum hit is a common approach. However, simply programming a pattern is not always enough to create a realistic rhyt...
#AudiotentTip 136. Filtered Delays.Delay is one of the most used spatial effects in music production. Subtle delays help to enhance the groove and place the source sound in the mix. A lot of times,...
#AudiotentTip 135. Snare Risers.A great way to add tension and anticipation to your build ups is to use a snare riser. There are multiple ways to create it, however our favourite technique involves...