We’ve all been conditioned to believe that reverb is the most important of the effects in our toolbox – but truth be told, it’s not. That distinction goes to EQ, but reverb can certainly make or break your mix....
Read MoreWho’s ready to get nitty gritty? Okay, me. I’m back doing some studio projects here and there, and it’s reminding me of technical details that are not just valuable, but completely indispensible. So let’s go…and a warning...
Read MoreKEEP IT SIMPLE We’re all likely to succumb to “gear lust” from time to time. “If I just had one more compressor plug-in…” “All I need is another 8 preamp channels.” ...
Read MoreThe Allen and Heath Mix Wizard 12M monitor mixing console provides a lot of capability in rack mount form. Normally I would start with the front side and work to the back panel, but this time the reverse makes sense. Typically,...
Read MoreIf you have been following this seemingly never ending series, you should now be pretty well versed on the entire signal chain from the point on the console where the sound enters to where it exits. We still have amps and...
Read MoreRenowned sound engineer Bruce Swedien is sharing his hard-won wisdom and expertise with the next generation of engineers in his master class, “Critical Listening with Bruce Swedien.” Bruce is the force responsible...
Read More"Help! My mix sounds like crap." A singer/songwriter friend emailed me that message and attached an mp3 of a mix he made with GarageBand. I gave it a listen. Sure enough, the vocals were harsh and...
Read More"Help! My mix sounds like crap." A singer/songwriter friend emailed me that message and attached an mp3 of his mix. I gave it a listen. Sure enough, the vocals were harsh and thin, squashed, noisy,...
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by Bruce Bartlett (1) When I record myself or our band, I’m clipping the waveform even...
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ICE AV Technology an international interactive and digital display innovation manufacturer, has...
Read MoreWhat is the deal with soundmen? I wish my job was as simple as twisting a couple of knobs…I have the responsibility of entertaining all the fans: so what’s up with the snide remarks, the heavy sighs, and passive-aggressive...
Read More(continued from here) 9. Bring Me Something to Drink. Maybe this is not “officially” in your job description (hence the “I’m not your effin’ waitress” comment I often hear), and I get it…but it’s just a nice thing to...
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