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How to Use Reverb on Drums drums mixing reverb

To work properly in a mix, drums need to breathe. Of course, not every song will work with a Phil Collins-style gated reverb, just as not every song will work with the dry and organic sound of a room. Different spaces convey different vibes and learning how to dial in the correct reverb...

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Vocal Reverb Tips & Tutorial mixing reverb vocals

Reverb is one of the most important effects when it comes to vocals. There’s something quite magical about the way in which you can alter the sound of a vocal using reverb. Back in the old days, reverb was created using a separate room or chamber, which made the sound...

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Types of Reverb & When to Use Them mixing

From small and subtle rooms to lush, larger-than-life halls, reverb provides an entire world of space for audio engineers to enjoy. You’ll likely find reverb in just about any musical recording, meaning having a good grasp on it is crucial. Reverb has come a long way since the early...

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Best Bus Compressor Plugin & Master Bus Compression Settings compression mixing tips

Bus compression is one of the most important tools for mixing your music.  

For those who aren’t aware, bus compression is the act of utilizing a compressor on the a group of tracks, or on the master bus or master output to create a more cohesive and uniform sound...

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Best Reverb Plugins mixing tips reverb reviews

Whether used heavily to create a mix with three-dimensional depth from front to back, or lightly to glue a mix together, reverb is a crucial tool for music production. Of course, when over-used, reverb can completely destroy a mix. And using the wrong reverb can be worse than using no...

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How to Use a Compressor compression

 Audio compression is a confusing and mysterious subject for many new audio engineers. In this in-depth guide, we’re going to break down hot to use a compressor so that you can feel more comfortable with one of the most popular mixing tools.

While the overarching subject of...

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Best Compressor VSTs compression reviews

There is no audio tool quite like the compressor. Compressors are incredibly versatile mixing and production tools for coloration, glue, and dynamic control. With so many digital compressor VSTs on the market today, however, finding the right one for the job can be quite difficult....

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Best Limiter Plugins mastering reviews

On the hunt for some of the best limiter plugins on the market today?

Limiting is often the last stage in the mastering process prior to dithering. It is a process that requires a lot of care and consideration. Using a limiter poorly, or the wrong type of limiter and general can give...

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The Best Mastering Chain Order mastering

If you are in the world of production or mixing in any capacity, then you have probably heard the words “mastering chain” before. The idea of creating a complex mastering chain can feel overwhelming for some, especially when you consider the fact that mastering is the final...

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Reason 12 News, Announcements, and Previews! reason

This page will be updated with all the latest Reason 12 news, announcements and previews, as well as my thoughts on the upcoming release from Reason Studios!

On May 17, 2021, Reason Studios officially confirmed the scope of Reason 12, and it's pretty impressive. As I'll get to in a bit,...

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Best Drum Machine VST Plugins reviews

Beyond ambient or orchestral styles of music, drums are the backbeat of most types of modern music.

When drum machines first came about in the late 20th century, they had very particular sounds built in. A drum machine could be classified by its unique sounds, rhythms, and sequences....

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Stock Music Licensing Earnings Calculator music licensing

Stock music licensing is one of the best ways to make money from music. To help you figure out how lucrative it can be for you, I've created a calculator to help you estimate how much you can earn from music licensing.

If you want to get started licensing your music, but don't know...

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