Distortion, saturation, and harmonic exciters all seem to do similar things, but what’s the difference between all of these tools… And when would you want to use one versus another? Saturation is a combination of compression and subtle distortion which comes from the circuitry of analog equipment. Audio exciters add synthesized harmonics/harmonic distortion, typically in…
Have you heard people in the audio space throw around the term “mixing in the box” and wondered what it meant? “Mixing in the box” is a term that refers to the process of mixing a song using only a computer and software (the box) rather than external hardware. In the past, mixing using external…
Is it a good idea to put saturation on your vocals? Whether or not you use saturation on your vocals depends on many different factors, including the type of vocal you’re going for, how it was recorded, and type of sound you’re trying to achieve. But that said… It is an excellent idea to add…