There was only one good thing about 2020, at least for me: SPL didn’t put a hard time limit on how long I could use their PASSEQ before I had to send it back. This worked out to our mutual benefit. The more time I had with the EQ, the Read more...
In this mix walkthrough, Maria Elisa Ayerbe, a 4x GRAMMY-nominated engineer and mixer, shares how to mix vocals with some of her favorite vocal mixing techniques, thanks to Soundtoys.
Check out anything Soundtoys makes for free for 30 days at soundtoys.com. And be sure to catch their winter sale which Read more...
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...
Actions speak loud in the audio world. Over the course of the last year, you spoke loud and clear to SonicScoop by collectively selecting your favorite articles of 2020.
It was a wholly unexpected year, and you responded by amping up your sonic knowhow in all directions. Mixing, mastering, software, Read more...
That elusive next level. Sometimes we get there gradually, other times it arrives with a jolt.
For Jarika Johnson, the experience of levelling up has been a hybrid of those two possibilities. In May, 2019 she fused her dual loves of podcasting and travel to launch Blackpacking, a podcast that 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...
In today’s video, Justin Colletti takes a closer look at the OC-818 from Austrian Audio, a dual capsule microphone based on the classic 414 and CK12 designs, with some amazing features.
Not only is this arguably the best sounding version of the 414 style of microphone being made to today, Read more...
In a perfect world, we’d have the time and patience to try out all of the innumerable studio tools available to us. Though it’s common to fantasize about the perfect setup, it’s more practical to prioritize our equipment purchases based on actual needs, not gear lust. It may be a 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.
Thanks to Soundtoys and Focusrite for sponsoring this episode. Remember to subscribe on Read more...
It’s been amazing to see so many companies like Roland, U-He, Arturia, and Rob Papen make software emulations of classic analog synthesizers. There’s really never been a better time for producers, keyboardists, and musicians to create with these incredible sounding modern tools that elicit the authentic vibe of hits from Read more...
