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How To De-Ess Vocals (Exact Settings To Eliminate Sibilance)
Sibilance is that annoying sound that can occur when certain words are spoken. It’s caused by excessive consonants like “s” and “sh,” and it can be a real headache to get rid of. To De-Ess a vocal, add a De-Esser plugin to your vocal track and locate the frequency range with the greatest amount of…
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7 Creative Ways To Use Bit Crushing In Your Tracks
I love me some good bitcrushing in my tracks, which is odd since bitcrushing is essentially reducing the quality of a sound. Bitcrushing can be tricky to use, though, so in this article I’ll breakdown what Bitcrushing is, and 7 creative ways you can use it in your productions. What Is Bit Crushing? Bit crushing…
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How To EQ A Bass Like The Pros
There’s nothing like the low end thump of a bass guitar to add power and groove to a mix. But getting that perfect bass tone can be tricky. In this article, we’ll discuss how to EQ bass for a perfect mix. EQ Your Bass by adding a high and low pass filter, without changing the…
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Compressor Vs. Limiter Explained: When & How To Use Each
It’s no secret that compressor and limiting plugins are essential tools in any audio engineer’s toolbox. But what’s the difference between a compressor and a limiter? When should you use each one? A compressor is an amplifier who’s output gain (dB) reduces as input gain (dB) increases (low volumes are raised as high volumes are…
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How To EQ Vocals: Step-By-Step Beginners Guide
How exactly do you go about equalizing vocals? This guide will walk you through how to EQ vocals in 3 simple steps… And share some bonus techniques you can use to shape the tone of your vocals. By the way, if you want to check out a complete guide to understanding EQ, read my article…
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How To EQ A Kick Drum (Get A Punchy Kick)
Struggling to get your kick drum to punch through your mix? Or simply wondering what the best way is to EQ a kick drum? In this article, I’ll show you how to easily EQ your kick drum in 3 simple steps… Start with inverting the bass and/or sub-bass frequencies in the kick drum with whichever…
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7 Fool-Proof Tips To Make Your Music Sound Vintage & Lo-Fi
Looking to make some sweet vintage sounding music that would sound at home in the 70s or 80s, but how to do it, you’re not exactly sure? Keep reading as in this post I cover 7 different fool-proof techniques for creating vintage and Lo-fi music… Right inside of your DAW. Band-passing Bit Depth Reduction Downsampling…
