The loudness wars, and a simple two-step technique that keeps a mix from getting crushed flat.
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Read →Dance Music Production - Creative vs. Technical by Steve Powell What does it take to make a record in terms of equipment? A four track? A Mac Pro? An SSL4000E? What people use and how they use is of course crucial to the quality and type of dance music production that’s made. The equipment heavily d
Read →Written On Record Store Day by Devious Soul There was a time when the happiest days of many a DJs life was getting home with a fresh stack of unopened wax. Carefully selecting the tunes in the record shop, ensuring you had enough cash for the double pack, wondering what treasures were lurking under
Read →Creative EQ Tips by Katie Gilchrest Generally, engineers use equalization (EQ) in one of two ways: corrective or creative. If there is a problem in the recording, perhaps a dull sounding room or sample, it is acceptable to use EQ to brighten up the sound. Sometimes poor mic placement or room modes i
Read →Beginners Guide to Compression By Katie Gilchrest Compression can seem daunting to someone just starting out in the audio production world, but after only understanding a few concepts, the process becomes easier. Use compression to make your mixes sound more professional, polished, energetic and pal
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