If you ask a mix engineer about the first tool they reach for in a mix aside from a fader, they will most likely mention equalization.
The ability to manipulate the the tonal characteristics of a source is one of the building blocks of a great mix, and engineers have Read more...
Singer: “Let’s do 1 more take, please.”
Producer: “Ok, I’m running out of tracks here. TAKE 54!”
Those are actual words spoken to a vocal student of mine by a producer in a recording session. It was not actually the 54th time recording the song; it was a sarcastic outburst Read more...
The sweet memories of NAMM 2018 are still fresh in our minds, with lots of interesting pieces of gear and software being unveiled one after another. (If you couldn’t attend, we’ve got you covered with our detailed Photo Recap.
One of the more unexpected new products from the show was Read more...
Space: The New Frontier
As a young audio engineering student, one aspect of my studies that struck a chord with me was learning about the origins and evolution of the technology I often took for granted.
I was particularly drawn to the era when stereo recordings were first burgeoning in Read more...
Reverb is an incredible resource. It’s a staple in sound design and mixing. Producers, musicians, and mixers alike use reverb not just as an effect—but as a tool.
Since the dawn of the recording age, engineers have gone to great lengths to fight bad reverb, while desirable reverb has been Read more...
