What exactly is that “ratio” control on your compressor, and how should you use it? When do you want to use a low ratio, and when should you use a higher one? Justin Colletti gives you the best practices.
The short answer? Lower thresholds often pair better with lower ratios, Read more...
Should you be running your effects in pre-fader or post-fader mode? Are there reasons to do one over the other? How about putting your effects right on the inserts? Justin Colletti gives you the best practices.
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What kinds of files should you be sending to your mastering engineer? Should you be leaving your buss processing on or off? How loud should your mixes be?
I answer all this and more, in detail, in today’s episode. Short written versions of the answers can also be found below Read more...
When it comes to your work in the studio or in music, do you approach it like a job, or like a business? What’s the difference? And why can treating your studio work like a business, rather than like a “job”, be both more fun and more fruitful? Justin Colletti Read more...
If you don’t have an audience already, releasing a full length album can be a confusing and downright depressing experience. There’s a better way. Justin Colletti offers a better release strategy, more suited for the 21st century.
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