Justin Colletti answers a common question: Is it better to put your EQ before or after your compressor? Then, he dives into some tips and principles for using EQ sidechains and multiband compressors.
Thanks to Focusrite, Soundtoys and Eventide for sponsoring this podcast.
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Typically, when we think of in-ear monitoring, we think of live sound applications: musicians on stage, DJs hyping up crowds and the like.
Ultimate Ears however, in partnership with Capitol Studios, aims to “remaster” our thinking with a product custom-designed for audio engineers, music producers, and others who are looking Read more...
Is audio retail ready for a sea change?
Well, ready or not, here it comes: Audio Test Kitchen (ATK) has launched. An online audio showroom, it’s cracked the code of how to conveniently audition new microphones in the comfort of your studio—without having them in your studio.
A meticulously engineered Read more...
In this episode, Justin Colletti talks to Dave Hnatiuk, a music supervisor who has placed and written music for countless clients, including Viacom channels like MTV, VH1, BET, CMT and many more.
Dave talks all about making money by placing your music in film, TV, games, commercials and a lot Read more...
If you’re anything like me, you’ll never forget the day you brought home your first electric guitar. In my case, it was a beautiful black Fender Stratocaster. (Okay, it was actually a Squier, but that didn’t dampen my excitement even one bit.)
My brother and I bought it together at Read more...
The New Jersey-based digital audio pioneers at Eventide have long been known for creating game-changing studio multi-effects units like the highly lauded H9000, and more recently, for their extensive and growing line of plugins.
Over the last decade-plus, Eventide has also become a serious player in the pedal game, and Read more...
I worked at Electric Lady Studios with Michael Brauer for one year as an Assistant Engineer—it was easily one of the most influential and informative experiences of my life. A lot of the lessons I learned there greatly informed me as an artist and engineer and team member as 1/3 Read more...
In this episode of the SonicScoop Podcast, Justin Colletti talks to Marc Urselli about the differences between mixing for the studio and the stage, how to get the most out of musicians, controlling stage volume, using compression live and a whole lot more.
Then, the talk turns to gear, Read more...
Convolution reverb is an extremely realistic-sounding and useful way to recreate specific acoustic environments. Because of this, convolution effects have become a go-to in audio post-production, allowing engineers to place sound effects and dialogue in a sonic environment that is stunningly convincing.
These powerful tools have also become increasingly popular Read more...
Modeling mics are no longer in their infancy—let’s call it toddlerhood. The tech is young, and the promise is great. Slate first broke open this market with their now-famous mic modeling packages, and Antelope stepped into the ring soon after with their own ecosystem of modeled mics, pres, comps, and Read more...
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