Today, we're diving into the exciting world of studio monitors, and we're about to unravel a debate that's been buzzing among music creators. Buckle up, because we're here to discuss why the Yamaha HS5 monitors might just have the upper hand over the KRK Rokit 5 studio monitors. Get ready...
Daft punk. Dr. Dre. Run the Jewels. What do they all have in common? They're all producers that know the right way to use samples in their music.
These days samples have become a crucial element in modern music production. With the advent of technology, it's now easier than ever to use...
Back in the day, the only way to get your music to that pro-level was to have loads of expensive outboard gear and a high-end recording studio. Nowadays, with companies making software plugins to emulate the best hardware in the world, as well as software that takes music into the...
One of the most important things in just about any mix is getting the low-end right.
If you have too much low-end in your mix, it can start to sound muddy and unclear. However, if you have too little low-end on your mix, it could begin to appear thin and lifeless.
One way to get your...
When it comes to EQ, one of the main instruments that mixing engineers seem to have a hard time with is the acoustic guitar. The tonal characteristics of this instrument are quite complex. From the warmth and boom of the body to the sparkle and presence of the strings, you must determine...
When it comes to electric guitar, the range of possible sounds is MASSIVE.
A heavily distorted, nu-metal guitar requires vastly different processing than a clean, ambient guitar drenched in cavernous reverb. Of course, if your electric guitar is part of a larger mix, you will likely...
EQ is one of the main foundations of mixing. While there are hundreds of EQ plugins on the market today, not all of them are made equal.
From parametric to analog-style EQ plugins, some of which have features like mid-side processing, sidechaining, or frequency analyzers,...
One of the essential skills as a music producer that you need to have is how to use delay effectively. Whether you are using a delay to create the illusion of space or using delay as a unique production trick, you need to know how to use it properly to make the most out of it. Of...
As one of the most full-range instruments in the musical realm, EQing a piano to fit right in a mix can be challenging. Even trying to get the best sounding natural, solo piano can be quite a challenge if it wasn’t recorded right to begin with.
With such versatility and...
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...
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...
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...
