In a time where many do-it-yourself instant mastering services exist, consumers are faced with a simple question: Why should I pay more for a human to Master… Read more “Algorithms vs Humans”
Category: Audio Blog
Audio: A Brief History of Recording
– The following History takes a look at a few prominent Audio Engineers, who revolutionized the way Audio and sound is recorded. Although there are infinite ideas… Read more “Audio: A Brief History of Recording”
FL Studio: The Unofficial Guide
The Following is a Unofficial Reference for FL Studio. It is meant as a supplementary guide to current standing References, and is by no means a complete… Read more “FL Studio: The Unofficial Guide”
Mixing: A Brief History of Consoles
Consoles have massively evolved, since their first inception in commercial audio. Knowing a little bit about where they came from, and how they evolved (pre-digital age), is… Read more “Mixing: A Brief History of Consoles”
Audio: Reference Tracks
Having reference material is arguably one of the most important anchors to reality when it comes to relocating to various Studios, Spaces, and Speakers. Traditionally, engineers could… Read more “Audio: Reference Tracks”
Audio: Psychoacoustics
Psychoacoustics is the study of our human perception of sound and is related to psychophysics, or the study of physical stimuli and the changes they produce… Read more “Audio: Psychoacoustics”
VST: Free Resources
Native VST’s have come a long way, and are capable of nearly every audio editing function. That doesn’t mean you can’t combine them with Third Party Plug-ins… Read more “VST: Free Resources”
Studio Mindsets
In the Studio, one can be faced with an array of decisions. Especially when we are the ones Producing, Mixing, and Mastering our own material. This experience is quite… Read more “Studio Mindsets”
The History of Tremolo
Tremolo is one of the most interesting types of effects, giving the ability to add texture, detail, and contrast within a Signal. It uses a variable… Read more “The History of Tremolo”
The Physics of Reverb
Reverb gives our sounds a realistic environment to exist in, providing us with depth and width. We’ve all experienced real Reverberation in the Physical World. So what’s… Read more “The Physics of Reverb”
Setting up a Mix Session
One of the most important things when taking on a new project, is taking that first step. If done wrong, your job can instantly start progressively getting more… Read more “Setting up a Mix Session”
Choosing a Digital Audio Workstation
Today there are many reliable Digital Audio Workstations, (or DAW’s) to choose from. If you are new to making music, or are looking to learn another Workstation,… Read more “Choosing a Digital Audio Workstation”
Mixing: Specific Genres
Genres are often defined by a combination of Tempo, Energy, and Elements. In the Mixing world, however, we are more limited by the decisions of the Producer.… Read more “Mixing: Specific Genres”
Saturation vs Distortion
What is it Saturation is a reaction that happens in an acoustic circuit when you push the volume in the circuit past its normal operational level. It will… Read more “Saturation vs Distortion”
Mixing: EQing is a Physical Interaction
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