How To Use MIDI To Spice Up Your Productions
MIDI is the backbone of most modern music productions. Originally developed in the 1980s, MIDI technology revolutionized the way we make music forever. However, MIDI setups can be complex and overw...
Delay is a powerful mixing tool for adding width, depth and dimension to your tracks. However, sometimes it can be difficult to dial in the sound in your head—especially if you're not used to worki...
Why Does a Song Need to be Mastered?
Originally, the role of the mastering engineer was to transfer the audio signal from the tape machine where it was recorded and mixed to a vinyl record where it could be played on a common turntabl...
How to Use Lowpass Filters to Improve Your Mixes
Just about every mixing tutorial on the interwebs sings the praises of the highpass filter — indeed, it’s a useful tool. Inexperienced hands, highpass filters can shape your low end, add clarity to...
Mixing a live band recording can be much more difficult than mixing a track by a solo artist. There are typically more instruments to contend with, and more people who need to sign off on the final...
Hip hop can be a particularly challenging genre to master. It can be difficult to balance the exaggerated lows and highs—especially without making your mix sound muddy or harsh. Plus, there’s a wid...
