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Avoid overproducing your music

December 28, 2022December 28, 2022 Michael Gallant

If you’re not paying attention, it’s easy to go overboard editing, processing, and tweaking your recordings-in-progress. Here’s some advice on how to make your productions sound their best — and knowing when to stop. Read the post.

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Using compressors and limiters in your home studio

December 18, 2022December 19, 2022 Keith Hatschek

Using compressors and limiters when recording and mixing allows you to smooth out passages to better control a track. Read the post.

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Preparing your audio master for manufacturing

December 13, 2022December 23, 2022 Andre Calilhanna

Adapted from our “Making A Great Master” guide, here are tips for preparing and uploading your audio master when you’re ready to make CDs. Read the post.

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Using reverb and delay: Lessons from six classic tracks

December 9, 2022December 9, 2022 Keith Hatschek

One way to better understand the adept use of recording techniques is to study classic hits. We’ve got six examples of expertly crafted songs that showcase creative use of reverb and delay. Read the post.

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How to produce with soft synths

September 7, 2022September 7, 2022 Michael Gallant

Software synthesizers can open up huge musical possibilities when you’re producing music. Here’s how to get started. Read the post.

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Home studio recording: How to record and mix

July 29, 2022September 15, 2022 Disc Makers

From mic placement tips to prepping for a recording session, these home recording posts from the Disc Makers Blog offer insights for recording and mixing in your home studio. Read and enjoy.

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Five ways to avoid a muddy mix

June 24, 2022July 13, 2022 Rob Mayzes

If you keep these five principles in mind when working on audio mixes in your home studio, you can avoid a muddy mix every time. Read the post.

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Why does my music need mastering?

October 6, 2021August 2, 2022 Keith Hatschek

Home recording is easier and more affordable than ever, which makes the role of mastering ever more important. Here are some objective reasons that make the case for mastering your recordings. Read the post

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Make your music easy to license for TV, ads, and film

October 20, 2020October 21, 2020 Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan

To license your music, you need to understand the role of the music supervisor as well as how to prep your music. Follow these steps to increase your chances of getting your music licensed. Read the post.

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How to get better results mixing in your home studio

June 16, 2020July 25, 2022 Jon Marc Weiss and Andre Calilhanna

From stereo placement to EQ, busing to reverb, veteran music producer and engineer Jon Marc Weiss gives pro advice and insights on how to manage your mix in your home studio. Read the post.

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Choose moderate volume when mixing music

August 27, 2018August 12, 2019 Sweetwater

When mixing music — in your home studio or a massive “A” room — cranking up the volume makes everything sound sweet. At least, until reality sets in. Read the post.

Commit important choices to audio: Prepping for an audio mix, Part II

February 1, 2018June 12, 2018 Michael Gallant

There’s plenty you can do to set your mixing engineer up for success. Ken Lewis recommends committing important production choices to audio before sending your tracks off for an audio mix. Read More.

prepping for an audio mix

Prepping for an audio mix: Get your session, tracks, and notes in order

January 24, 2018September 18, 2018 Michael Gallant

Here are some tips for prepping for an audio mix from multi-Grammy Award winner and Audio School Online creator, Ken Lewis. Read More.

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Mantras for audio mixing engineers

August 17, 2017August 17, 2017 Izotope

If you’re an audio mixing engineer who keeps second-guessing, can’t stop adjusting, or has a hard time walking away from a mix, you’ll benefit from the simple mixing mantras included here. Read More.

A musician mixing with headphones

Consider this when mixing with headphones

July 14, 2017September 25, 2018 Izotope

There are baseline truths you can fall back on to improve your mixes, whatever your sound source – whether mixing with headphones or studio monitors. Read More.

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