In my last post, I wrote about how I like to use compression to help mold the overall tone and envelope of a track.
This time, we’ll go a little deeper by looking more closely at “leveling amplifiers”, a slight variation on the theme, and a powerful set of tools Read more...
The Empirical Labs EL8 Distressor, designed by Dave Derr (previously part of the famed Eventide team), has long been a studio staple.
Originally released in 1993, the Distressor has gone on to sell many thousands of units, and is amongst the most ubiquitous pieces of outboard gear around.
While the Read more...
Well, I finally did it.
The #1 question I got when I put out Mixing Breakthroughs was: “When are you going to put out a course on mastering?”.
The answer? Today.
Due to popular demand, Mastering Demystified is finally here!
I think this is probably the most useful thing I’ve Read more...
Waves and Audeze announce Mobius Headphones with Waves Nx 3D audio technology.
Waves’ Nx technology has been implemented to power Audeze Mobius headphones, the first 3D audio headphone to provide an unsurpassed level of detail, clarity and 3D positional accuracy. Designed with pro audio users in mind, Audeze Mobius is Read more...
When I began my first forays into engineering and mixing, I recall trying to wrap my head around the different types and aspects of compression. Attack, release, knees—how did it all come together?
With all of that rattling around in my mind, when someone first mentioned the concept of multi-band Read more...
