A big part of what gave 80’s music its classic “sound”, was the physical hardware gear that was used to record and mix the songs. Since synthwave attempts to recapture that same “sound”, you’ll want to use plug-ins that will have the same (or similar) impact as the physical equipment that was used in the…
Enter your text here… Why Does Analog Gear Sound Good? Saturation: distortion and compression adds warmth Subtle compression removing dynamics, but also adding new sounds with distortion Makes things sound thicker and more natural Analog recordings have less dyamaic range, but also more highs and lows, so they’re easier to mix You can emulate this…
Having the proper mix bus chain on your track is not only a key ingredient to professional-sounding mixes… But it can shave hours off of your mixing process. So what is the best mix bus chain for creating a professional-sounding mix? The best mix bus chain uses, in order, a parametric EQ, Mid-Side EQ, a…
A big part of what gave 80’s music its classic “sound”, was the physical hardware gear that was used to record and mix the songs. Since synthwave attempts to recapture that same “sound”, you’ll want to use plug-ins that will have the same (or similar) impact as the physical equipment that was used in the…
There are so many different compressor plugins out there. How do you know which one to pick? Which compressor do you use, and when? Keep reading, and you’ll learn everything you need to know about the different types of compressors, and when you should use one type, and not another type. What is a Compressor?…
If you think you need to spend a lot of money to get started making great synthwave music, then think again! Here are 17 of the best free plugins for creating amazing synthwave music. What Makes A Song Sound Retro? Before I dive in to the plugins, let’s first consider what makes a song sound…