Recording & Mixing
The Sound On Sound Recording and Mixing podcast channel offers shows packed with hints and tips about getting the most out of the recording, mixing, and mastering process. It provides practical advice for audio engineers and music producers. More information and content can be found at soundonsound.com/podcasts.
Episodes
Field Recording - Marcus Leadley
Marcus Leadley talks to Suzie Cross about his new book, Field Recording: A Practical Guide, exploring the techniques, equipment and creative approaches to capturing sound in the field. From microphones and denoising to electromagnetic and underwater recording, Marcus shares practical insights from more than 40 years of experience.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:47 - Reasons For Writing The
Guerilla Recording - Performance-First Techniques
Lincoln Grounds joins Julian Rodgers to discuss guerrilla recording techniques, exploring how a focus on authentic performances, unconventional spaces and adaptability can matter more than technology and complex setups when creating compelling recordings.Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:09 - Definition Of Guerilla Recording05:59 - Not Over-Indulging In Tech11:14 - Getting A Good Performance
Advanced Effects
Eddie Bazil explores a range of advanced effects techniques, using practical audio examples to demonstrate how creative combinations of delays, reverbs, harmonisers, flangers and phasers can add depth, movement and texture to your productions.Chapters00:00 - Introduction02:43 - Example 1: Multi-Tap Delay05:43 - Example 2: Granular Resynthesis08:10 - Example 3: Wrapping Reverbs12:21 - Exam
Advanced EQ Tips
In this episode, Eddie Bazil breaks down the different types of EQ, explains their most common uses in mixing and production, and demonstrates how they shape and enhance sound with practical audio examples.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:48 - What EQ Is And Different Types01:33 - Active And Passive02:45 - Linear Phase And Minimum Phase03:46 - High-Pass and Low-Pass Filters04:36 - Example 1
Hardware in a Modern Hybrid Studio
Professional producers Chevy One and Gareth Young talk to Julian Rodgers about the advantages of a hybrid hardware and digital studio setup and how combining the two can streamline workflow and speed up modern music production.Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:07 - Hardware In A Modern Hybrid Studio03:47 - What Does Hybrid Currently Mean07:31 - Benefits Of Having A Console08:43 - Using Contr
Advanced DAW Automation
Eddie Bazil demonstrates creative uses of advanced automation as a musical tool in the DAW, showing how automation can add movement, expression and musical detail. The episode covers shaping arpeggiated parts, using MIDI CC for dynamic control, modulating vocal tracks and applying MIDI note expression to enhance performance.Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:49 - Setting Up Automation Lanes02
AI and Music Tech in 2026 - Sonarworks Survey
Helmuts Bems, Co-Founder and CEO of Sonarworks, joins Sam Inglis to discuss the findings of their recent AI survey. The conversation explores differing industry perspectives on generative versus assistive AI and provides insight into the extent to which professional musicians are already adopting these emerging technologies. Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:33 - A Data-Driven Audio Company0
Gear Of The Year 2025
Paul White and Hugh Robjohns pick their software and hardware highlights from the gear they've reviewed in the last 12 months.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:14 - Cranborne Audio Brick Lane Compressor03:56 - Soundtoys SpaceBlender05:40 - Braingasm Ocula 08:18 - Sub51 And Soundtrax Drop Pad09:16 - Red Panda Radius Ring Modulator10:40 - Source Audio Encounter Delay+Reverb11:45 - Electro-Harm
Tips For Home Studio Users
In this episode, Paul White and Hugh Robjohns address some of the most frequently-asked questions about home studio recording and production. They share practical, experience-based advice to help you get the best results from your setup, whatever your budget or space.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:14 - Improving Your Room Acoustics 02:29 - Working On Headphones04:13 - Dampening With A Duv
Vocal Processing Techniques
Eddie Bazil explores advanced vocal processing techniques to achieve a clean, professional vocal track. He demonstrates how to control sibilance, tame resonances and apply quick corrective steps that enhance vocal clarity and ensure the performance sits perfectly in the track.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:30 - Common Vocal Track Issues01:04 - Example 1: De-essing Sibilance08:57 - Example
Create Your Own Samples
Paul White explores the creative potential of using 'found' sounds, demonstrating how items found within your surroundings can be sampled, manipulated and transformed into complete tracks within your DAW using a few simple tools.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:36 - Software Options01:27 - Methods Used For This Demo01:58 - Creating A String Patch04:49 - A Few More Examples08:03 - Constructi
Yamaha NS-10M Studio Monitors
David Mellor explores how the Yamaha NS-10M monitors became a studio staple and why, decades after being discontinued, engineers are still seeking out second-hand pairs.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:15 - Why NS-10Ms Became a Studio Staple02:11 - Making Better Mixing Decisions03:49 - A Second Pair of NS-10Ms05:23 - Mixing With Missing Frequencies09:11 - Reflex vs Closed Box Monitors11:35
Mic Techniques For Stereo Sound
In this episode, David Mellor continues his exploration of microphone polar patterns by discussing techniques for capturing stereo recordings. He examines how the choice of polar pattern and microphone placement can be used effectively to achieve a balanced and immersive stereo image.Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:10 - Defining Mono03:08 - Binaural Recording04:24 - Defining Stereo05:28 -
Creating A Filter Pan Effect
David Mellor discusses how to create custom effects in a DAW without relying on expensive plug-ins. Here he demonstrates his approach to creating a filter pan effect using an EQ with high-pass and low-pass filters, highlighting how custom effects can help give your music a unique edge.Chapters00:00 - Introduction02:05 - Pan Effect03:02 - Mono Pan04:30 - Static Pan06:21 - Music Track06:42
Using Tube And Tape Plug-Ins
In this episode, sound-designer Eddie Bazil looks at ways of enhancing a variety of individual tracks and full mixes using plug-ins that are designed to achieve the retro warmth and cohesion of tapes and valves.Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:32 - What Is Harmonic Distortion02:32 - Advances In Music Production Quality04:47 - The Introduction Of CD05:59 - Triodes And Pentodes Vacuum Tubes06
Introduction to Guitar & Amp Modelling
Paul White delves into the fun world of modelled guitars, amps and cabs, that cannot only make your songwriting and studio sessions more creative and unique, but can also greatly assist with streamlining live performances.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:12 - Techniques For Modelling Amps And Cabs04:22 - Amplifier Cloning05:49 - Compression To Improve Tonal Quality07:58 - Adding Room Ambien
Creative Ways To Manipulate DAW Effects
In this episode, Paul White looks at some creative ways that you can manipulate the standard plug-ins found in your DAW, using them alone or in combination with one another, to create some unique sounds, effects and rhythms. Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:08 - Hard Tune Effect01:39 - Processing Speech03:15 - Fast Pitch Processing04:04 - Using Match EQ On Guitars06:07 - Distortion And Reve
Gear Of The Year 2024
Paul White and Hugh Robjohns pick their software and hardware highlights from the gear they've reviewed in the last 12 months.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:24 - Lynx Hilo 202:49 - Blackstar Polar 2 / Polar 403:39 - AEA TRP 3 Preamp 05:40 - Logic Pro 1107:24 - RME Fireface UFX III09:57 - Dreamtonics Vocoflex 11:33 - Hum Audio LAAL Limiter13:43 - FireSonic FireSpacer14:54 - Crookwood VU Me
Creating Musical Snippets
For musicians and producers that struggle to finish tracks, Eddie Bazil explains the benefits of creating musical snippets and gives us some examples as to how we can tap into different moods, use sound design techniques to create something unique that becomes a useable addition to our musical catalogues and create pieces that stand the test of time.“Snippets and the creating of, serve to
Essential Studio Effects and Processors
Paul White and Hugh Robjohns talk us through four essential studio effects that every music producer or mix engineer needs to know for creating an effective mix, placing them in order of importance and giving an insight into how they can be used effectively.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:21 - Effect 1: Reverb02:11 - Convolution Reverb04:28 - Reverb Controls05:53 - Using Aux Sends08:00 - E
Andy Bereza - Creator Of The Portastudio
Pro Audio Design Engineer Andy Bereza summarises his impressive career in a chat with Paul Gilby. Andy founded Allen & Heath Mixers before working for TEAC/Tascam, where he conceived the TEAC Portastudio the portable multitrack cassette tape recorder that revolutionised the home recording market in the 1980s. He then co-founded Bandive-Turnkey where he developed a range of budget sign
Setting Up A Home Studio
Paul White and Hugh Robjohns discuss the basics of a good home studio setup, including choosing the right equipment and setting up your space correctly for achieving the best recording and mixing results.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:14 - Minimum Equipment00:54 - Audio Interfaces02:46 - Headphones and Speakers03:21 - Choosing A Microphone08:55 - Additional Accessories12:27 - Desks And Mo
How To Remove Studio Hum
Not everyone has access to a professional studio with bespoke wiring. Here, Paul White and Hugh Robjohns discuss the best practises for avoiding and eliminating electrical noise interference in your home studio.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:21 - Arranging Plugboards In A Home Studio02:09 - Uninterruptible Power Supplies03:59 - Grounding Issues In Laptop Systems07:19 - Radiated Interferen
Drum Beat Construction - Part 2
Eddie Bazil gives us more pointers on constructing beats, incorporating useful tools such as Drum Replacement Software and pre-constructed Loops, then adding enhancements using timing, pitch and other processing tips.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:33 - Drum Replacement Software01:41 - Example 1: Using Hit'n'Mix RipX DAW 05:41 - Example 2: Making Loops Your Own11:36 - Example 3: Enhancing
Realistic Orchestras From Sample Libraries
An introduction to using sample libraries focusing on the string section. Composer and Producer Sam Boydell talks us through selecting an orchestral sound library, creating a simple string motif and incorporating more realism into the finished piece by using a range of techniques, including articulations, dynamics and panning.Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:18 - The Tools Of The Trade03:13
Drum Beat Construction - Part 1
In the first of a two-part series, Eddie Bazil explains how some simple adjustments in your DAW will help you to achieve more bounce in your drum beats, by adding syncopation, swing and dynamism.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:20 - A Quick History Of Beat Production01:07 - Early Programmable Drum Machines04:33 - Defining A Good Beat05:15 - Example 1: Shifting The Snare To Drive A Beat07:55
David Mellor - Mic Polar Patterns Part 2
A valuable test for recording engineers, David Mellor gives examples of different mic types to emphasise the importance of knowing your mic collection in detail so that you're using the correct one for the recording task at hand. Cardioid, Supercardioid, Figure of 8 and Omnidirectional are compared.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:23 - Testing The Schoeps CMC 601:44 - Cardioid Examples05:39
David Mellor - Mic Polar Patterns Part 1
In the first of this two-part series, David Mellor gives us an introduction to mic polar patterns, explaining the best type of mic to use for various recording situations.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:43 - Influenced By The EMI Emiguide Tapes04:08 - What Is A Polar Pattern?06:46 - Omnidirectional and Figure Of 808:43 - Cardioid, Hypercardioid and Super-Cardioid11:14 - Pressure-Sensitive
Gear Of The Year 2023
Paul White and Hugh Robjohns pick their software and hardware highlights from the last 12 months.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:16 - Universal Audio Waterfall Rotary Speaker03:25 - Boss GM-800 Guitar Synthesizer04:24 - Tokyo Dawn Records Simulathe Cut06:33 - PreSonus Eris 3.5 Studio Monitors07:32 - Prism Audio Dream ADA-12810:07 - Walrus Audio Fable Granular Soundscape Generator10:59 - Bl
Drum Science - Part 3
In the third and final part of this series, Rob Toulson focuses on recording drums and talks us through the issue of frequency cancellation in a multiple mic setup, details how to choose the recording sweet spot in a room and explains the various stereo mic technique options that are available.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:52 - Phase Coherence03:00 - Time Delays05:10 - Comb Filtering07:5
Drum Science - Part 2
In part 2 of this 3-part series, Rob Toulson explains how to optimise the drum sound for recording by experimenting with drum head, damping system, tuning and drum shell combinations.Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:09 - Drum Heads01:44 - Mersenne's Laws04:05 - 1 and 2 Ply Drum Heads05:45 - Damping Systems07:10 - Centre Dot Drum Heads09:27 - Choosing Your Timbre11:44 - Selecting Your Drum S
Drum Science - Part 1
Rob Toulson dives into the science behind how drums produce sound in this three-part series. In part one he talks us through the different pitches, frequencies and overtones, to help producers, recording engineers and indeed drummers to better understand the essentials of tuning. Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:16 - Dealing With Multiple Frequencies 05:19 - Tuning The Fundamental Frequency
Creative Tools For Beats, Sequences and Mixes
Eddie Bazil dives into some of his favourite plug-ins and gives us a series of examples on how to use these tools creatively for designing unique and interesting beats, sequences and mixes. Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:21 - What Makes A Tool Creative?03:25 - Example 1: A Cinematic Piano Effect07:03 - Example 2: Creating A More Dynamic Beat10:19 - Example 3: Sequencer-Based Multi Effects
Gain Staging - Episode 4
In this fourth and final episode, David Mellor, a sound engineer and the founder and Course Director of Audio Masterclass, delves into Gain Staging your plug-ins and how to avoid clipping during the mixing and mastering stages.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:50 - Gain Staging Your Plug-ins08:08 - 32-Bit Float11:35 - Mixing And Mastering16:27 - Gain Staging The Mix19:32 - Headroom21:50 - Ma
Gain Staging - Episode 3
David Mellor, a sound engineer and the founder and Course Director of Audio Masterclass, introduces us to Gain Staging in a brand new series of podcasts. In the third episode David continues looking at preamps, outlines the use of VU Meters and talks about the benefits of balancing a track prior to mixing. Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:56 - More About Preamps05:38 - Preamps With Valves09
Gain Staging - Episode 2
David Mellor, a sound engineer and the founder and Course Director of Audio Masterclass, introduces us to Gain Staging in a brand new series of podcasts. In the second episode David focuses on gain staging during recording, by balancing mic input, preamps and gain within your DAW to achieve the optimal sound level.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:40 - Dynamic Microphones05:19 - Capacitor Mi
Gain Staging - Episode 1
David Mellor, a sound engineer and the founder and Course Director of Audio Masterclass, introduces us to Gain Staging in a brand new series of podcasts. In this first episode he teaches the correct use of terminology and gives his three golden rules of Gain Staging.Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:38 - Using The Correct Terminology05:56 - Why Use Gain Staging?11:04 - The Benefits Of Gain S
Compression And Expansion
Eddie Bazil demystifies Compression and Expansion with a detailed explanation of their uses and with a range of practical examples using plug-ins. Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:22 - Compressors And Expanders Explained01:33 - Compressor Behavioural Types02:40 - Common Compressor Topologies06:06 - Example 1: Boz Digital Manic Compressor On Drums10:26 - Example 2: FabFilter Pro MB On A Synt
A History Of Guitar Synths
Paul White takes us through the history and evolution of guitar synths, from early attempts at creating onboard sounds and audio to MIDI pick-ups, through to using pedals and plug-ins to emulate synth effects. Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:13 - Types of Guitar Synths 04:03 - The Introduction Of MIDI05:19 - Pitch To MIDI Pickups08:04 - Alternative Systems10:38 - Using Pedals To Emulate Sy
Amp Modelling
Paul White explains how to get the best out of Amp Simulation software, from getting a good guitar input signal, setting up effective monitoring for encouraging the best performance and tips on achieving the desired end-effect.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:50 - Getting A Guitar Signal03:39 - Dealing With Latency04:42 - Monitoring05:54 - Using Your Own Pedals08:15 - Using Speaker Cabinet
Gear Of The Year 2022
Paul White and Hugh Robjohns pick their hardware and software highlights from the last 12 months, plus feature some late arrivals.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:14 - ASM Hydrasynth Deluxe 02:01 - Boss RE-202 Space Echo / IK Multimedia Amplitube X-SPACE Reverb / Red Panda Particle 2 Granular Delay02:57 - Moogerfooger Plug-ins / UAFX Amp Emulator Pedals04:12 - IK Multimedia Amplitube TONEX
Fundamentals of Mixing
In the final episode of this 5 part series, Mark Mynett, sound engineer and senior lecturer at Huddersfield University, gives us an in-depth look at how to process and mix the various elements of a song recorded using live instruments.Chapters00:16 - Introduction01:36 - Mix Preparation: Performance Edits and Mix Groups01:00 - Polarity Summation07:27 - Waveform Edits and Gating09:48 - Mult
Recording Vocals
Mark Mynett, sound engineer and senior lecturer at Huddersfield University, presents part four of his recording series. Here he details how to prepare a vocalist for studio recording and how to select and set up your recording equipment for optimal results.Chapters00:15 - Introduction00:31 - Preparing For Vocal Recording 05:08 - Recording Vocals At Home06:53 - Microphone Selection14:41 -
Recording Guitar
Mark Mynett, sound engineer and senior lecturer at Huddersfield University, details best practices for setting up and recording rhythm and lead guitar parts.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:40 - How To Manage Distortion06:10 - Pre-Recording Preparation07:16 - Double Tracking And Quad Tracking09:07 - Finding A Clear Midrange Tone14:20 - Isolation And Ambience15:46 - Microphone Selection19:23
Recording Bass
Mark Mynett, sound engineer and senior lecturer at Huddersfield University, talks us through prepping for and recording a bass session, including ways to generate multiple layered tracks for use in your final mix.Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:30 - 1. Intonation And Tuning02:54 - 2. Active DI Boxes06:00 - 3. Amp, Cab And Mic Setup14:01 - 4. Layering Bass Sounds17:51 - 5. Introducing Disto
Recording Drums
Mark Mynett, sound engineer and senior lecturer at Huddersfield University, talks us through the setup and recording of live drums.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:36 - Recording Multiple Instruments01:12 - Pre-Recording Preparation03:46 - 1. Miking The Kick 12:08 - 2. Miking The Snare 24:24 - 3. Miking The Toms29:24 - 4. Miking The Cymbals38:54 - 5. Overheads For Room AmbienceMark Mynett B
Bob Clearmountain - Engineer
Grammy Award winning engineer Bob Clearmountain details his unique approach to mixing music in Dolby Atmos using an analogue desk.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:26 - Mixing In 5:104:16 - Setting Up Studio Monitoring06:24 - Upgrading For Atmos 08:24 - How To Approach Atmos11:14 - Placing Sounds 15:25 - Beds And Objects19:11 - Working From An Analogue Console23:11 - Using The Centre Speaker
Sound Particles - Behind The Brand
In this Behind The Brand feature, Nuno Fonseca of Sound Particles talks to Paul White about their rapid rise in the film and audio industry and how they are using their sound particle plug-in technology to bring exciting new developments to sound design and audio recording.Chapters00:00 - Introduction 00:13 - Launch In The Film Industry02:59 - Moving Into Music04:53 - Controlling 3D Sound
Soundtoys Mixing Workflow
Tony Ni from Soundtoys sits down with Sam Inglis to discuss his mixing workflow and to explain how he uses core Soundtoys plug-ins to achieve his sound.Chapters00:00 - Introduction02:54 - 21 Plug-ins 05:44 - Workflow Tools07:05 - Getting The Balance Right11:24 - EQ And Saturation21:22 - Parallel Processing The Drums28:38 - Using Saturation On Vocals35:07 - Adding And Automating Echo47:06
Keyboard Processing Tips
Matt Johnson of Jamiroquai talks us through five favourite processing tips that he uses to create movement and interest in synth parts.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:53 - Tip 1: Reverb And Sidechained Compression02:48 - Tip 2: Panned Effects04:47 - Tip 3: Chopped Audio06:53 - Tip 4: Adding Effects To Duplicate Tracks09:55 - Tip 5: Adding Reverb Before CompressionAll music composed and per
Sound Design Using Filters
Eddie Bazil gives six sound design tips, using various plug-in filters to create unique instrument sounds and to add interest and movement to mixes.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:56 - The First Filters02:23 - Modern Filters04:37 - Example 1: Filtering A Triangle Wave Into A Sine Wave06:15 - Example 2: Using Self-Oscillating Filters To Generate Tuned And Tracked Tones07:27 - Example 3: Add
Howard Gray Producer
Howard Gray gives us a fascinating look behind the scenes of recording and engineering some of the biggest tracks of the 80s. James Gardner chats to him about his journey, starting out as a tape op through to becoming a highly regarded freelance engineer.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:48 - A Tape Op At Manor Studios02:25 - A Typical Day At The Manor03:45 - The Engineers And The Bands06:01
Grumpy 101: Top Peeves, Annoyances and Pet Hates
Paul and Hugh wax lyrical about the things they dislike about today's gear.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:18 - Power Supplies02:32 - USB Connectors03:07 - Software 04:37 - Audio Specifications06:15 - Digital Meters08:02 - Detented Potentiometers09:01 - OS Upgrades10:28 - Non-Removable Batteries11:39 - Impractical HardwarePaul White BiogPaul White joined the Sound On Sound team in 1991 whe
Gear Of The Year 2021
A rundown of some of the most intriguing product releases reviewed in Sound On Sound in 2021, as chosen by Paul White and Hugh Robjohns. Includes software and hardware from budget to pro audio.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:18 - Zoom F601:27 - Logic 10.701:59 - IK Multimedia AmpliTube X-Space 03:03 - Trinnov D-mon 05:06 - IK Multimedia AmpliTube 505:26 - Cherry Audio Stardust 201 Tape Ec
Using Vocoder Plug-ins
Vocoders are not just for vocals. In this episode, Eddie Bazil talks about the various vocoder plug-in options and demonstrates six creative techniques.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:30 - A Short History Of The Vocoder02:15 - How Vocoders Work03:28 - Example 1: Processing Drum Beats and Pads 07:31 - Example 2: Adding Texture To Drums And Bass 10:41 - Example 3: Creating Rhythmic Bass Text
From Tape to DAW
Paul White and Hugh Robjohns discuss the evolution of recording from the perspective of their own experiences, starting with analogue tape and ending with computer-based digital systems.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:25 - Early Memories Of Recording02:47 - Simul-sync03:40 - First Multitrack Experience07:03 - Noise Reduction10:12 - Favourite and Worst Tape Moments12:07 - Digital Recording1
Echo: Back To Basics - Paul White
Paul White looks back over the history of the echo effect, from tape loops through to plug-ins, and how modern echo effects can be used as sound design tools.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:15 - Early Echo Effects Using Tape Loops05:05 - The Introduction Of Solid State Technology06:43 - High-Quality Results With Digital Delays10:04 - Vintage Emulations And Sound Design Using Plug-insPaul W
Colouring Drum Beats - Eddie Bazil
In this episode, Eddie Bazil offers tips for creating a signature sound using sound design techniques and offers a range of suggestions on how drums can be processed to add more depth and texture.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:19 - The Role Of A Producer02:20 - Example 1: Adding Clarity And Bite To Drums04:10 - Example 2: Thickening A Drum Beat06:50 - Example 3: Creating Texture 09:58 - E
Using Transient Shapers - Eddie Bazil
In this episode, Eddie Bazil discusses using Transient Shapers in place of EQ and provides six practical examples of the ways that each of the various tracks in your mix can benefit.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:25 - What Are Transient Shapers?01:50 - Example 1: Adding Clarity And Punch 03:19 - Example 2: Highlighting Attack Transients 05:20 - Example 3: Adding Grit And Thickness 06:58 -
FX Chain Order
Paul White explains the basic concepts behind FX chain order and gives examples of how these guidelines can be broken in order to achieve new and unique audio outcomes.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:21 - Basic Rules Of FX Chains 01:11 - FX Chain For Guitarists03:03 - Phase And Distortion04:19 - Compression And EQ05:22 - Compression And Overdrive06:59 - Reverbs And Delays08:31 - Reverb And
Creative Use Of Auto-Tune
Auto-Tune may be a common plug-in for fixing vocal pitch, but in this episode Paul White explains the basics and demonstrates 7 tips to help you create a variety of alternative textured soundscapes.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:46 - Tip 1: Natural Sounding Auto-Tune03:07 - Tip 2: Robotic Style Auto-Tune04:27 - Tip 3: Adding Auto-Tune To Sends05:12 - Tip 4: Controlling Auto-Tune With MIDI
Using Dynamic EQ - Eddie Bazil
Eddie Bazil takes us through some of the different uses for Dynamic EQ, including enhancing drums and vocals and separating elements within a mix.Chapters00:00 - Introduction 00:26 - What Is Dynamic EQ?01:45 - Example 1: Sidechaining 03:29 - Example 2: Processing Drums 05:33 - Example 3: Corrective EQ 08:03 - Example 4: Creating Motion 11:09 - Example 5: EQing Multiple Vocals 14:24 - Ex
Using Delay Effects - Eddie Bazil
In this episode Eddie Bazil explores the various ways that delay effects can be used and applies these techniques to a finished composition.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:23 - About Delay Effects01:57 - Example 1: Using Delay As A Reverb03:38 - Example 2: Applying Depth To Drums04:39 - Example 3: Using Delay To Create Motion06:42 - Example 4: Creating Rhythmic Effects07:58 - Example 5: Cr
Using Phaser Effects - Eddie Bazil
Eddie Bazil of Samplecraze gives us an introduction into the creative use of Phasers, with practical examples using drums, vocals and synth pads.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:25 - How Phasers Work02:34 - Demonstrating The Stages03:53 - Using A Phaser On Vocals04:43 - Stereo Panning 05:39 - Phasing a Rhodes06:35 - Advanced Phaser Effects09:52 - Adding Delay12:09 - Adding Reverb13:45 - Usi
7 Reverb Treatments To Enhance Your Music
In this show Paul White guides you through seven reverb treatments, from simple to complex, and demonstrates how combining reverb with other commonly available plug-ins can produce creative textures and ambience in your music.Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:00 - Tip 1: Using Ambience Simulations01:46 - Tip 2: Using A Plate Reverb04:06 - Tip 3: Combining Reverb and Delay 05:10 - Tip 4: Addi
6 Advanced Drum Mixing Tips - Mat Gendreau
Record producer and educator Mathieu Gendreau shares 6 top tips to help you mix drums like a pro.Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:13 - Tip 1: Gating drums like a pro05:51 - Tip 2: Adding weight to snare drum08:58 - Tip 3: Ducking overheads to remove snare drum11:51 - Tip 4: Adding brightness to snare drum using reverb14:09 - Tip 5: Controlling a large drum kit reverb using a gate 17:33 -
5 Tips for Parallel Processing - Mat Gendreau
In this episode, Canadian Producer and Educator Mat Gendreau shares his 5 top tips for using parallel processing techniques on voice, bass and drums to help you get a professional polish and more energy in your overall mix.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:23 - What Is Parallel Processing?01:50 - Tip 1: Adding A Professional Polish To Vocals04:57 - Tip 2: A Hi-Frequency EQ Boost and Compress
EQing & Processing Reverbs - Mat Gendreau
Canadian Producer and Educator Mat Gendreau shares his top 5 tips on processing reverbs to fit with your song tempo and to avoid overpowering a mix.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:21 - Treating Reverb As A Track00:53 - Tip 1: EQ Your Reverb04:38 - Tip 2: Adding a De-Esser08:05 - Tip 3: Changing Reverb Tonality09:50 - Tip 4: Adding A Gate13:22 - Tip 5: Delaying A ReverbMat Gendreau BiogMath
Spill Can Be Your Friend! - Mike Senior
Mike Senior's Expert Tracking & Mixing TipsMany project-studio users seem to go to enormous lengths to reduce spill, but this frequently proves counterproductive, undermining the final mix. In this episode, Mike Senior demonstrates several ways spill can actually improve the sound of your productions, as well as making the mixdown stage quicker and easier.Chapters00:00 - Introduction0
Improving Your Mixes With Distortion - Mike Senior
Mike Senior's Expert Tracking & Mixing TipsDistortion can be a surprisingly useful mix effect, if you know what you're doing. Mike Senior reveals several common applications, and explains how to get the best results in practice.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:49 - Distortion for tonal change01:27 - Bringing sounds up front03:30 - Combatting upper-spectrum masking06:07 - Distorting rock
Troubleshooting Acoustic Guitar Recordings - Mike Senior
Mike Senior's Expert Tracking & Mixing TipsMike Senior delves into some of the most common troubleshooting tasks when dealing with acoustic guitar recordings at mixdown, and shares his own favourite processing fixes.Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:13 - Unwanted subsonics04:16 - Undesirable resonances08:20 - Pick noise10:34 - Fret noise12:35 - Overbearing percussive components14:32 - Co
What Are Haas Delays, And How Do I Best Use Them? - Mike Senior
Mike Senior's Expert Tracking & Mixing TipsMike Senior explores the subject of Haas delays at mixdown, explaining how they work, how to get the best out of them, and how to avoid the most common traps associated with them.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:41 - Perception of short delays02:46 - From fused delay to Haas delay04:19 - Haas delays for stereo width05:25 - Haas delays for blend
Why NOT To Use Cardioid Mics! - Mike Senior
Mike Senior's Expert Tracking & Mixing TipsCardioid mics are tremendously popular amongst recording musicians, but can also work against you. In this episode, Mike Senior explains some of the reasons why, and illustrates how omni and figure-eight patterns can often give more useful results.Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:39 - Proximity-effect bass boost04:44 - Spotlighting 05:48 - Low
Three Ways To Compress Snare - Mike Senior
Mike Senior's Expert Tracking & Mixing TipsDepending on how it's set up, compression can do radically different things to the sound of a snare drum. In this episode, Mike Senior explores three ways in which a compressor can help bring your snare tracks to life.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:38 - Inconsistent snare hits05:24 - Sustaining snare hits08:16 - Enhancing attack12:30 - Summar
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