Blue Oyster Cult’s “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper”: Inside the Song with Shelly Yakus
I recently sat down with my dear friend Shelly Yakus to talk about his experience…
What is Spring Reverb?
Spring reverb is an early form of synthetic reverb. Similar in principle to plate, spring…
Parallel Compression Explained
Parallel compression was developed as a means to an end. The vast majority of compressors…
Stems vs Tracks What’s the Difference? | FAQ Friday
Quiet time – saving your ears for the mix
by Jerry Hammack, author of The Beatles Recording Reference Manuals (www.beatlesrecordingreferencemanuals.com / www.jerryhammack.com) One of…
Foo Fighters “Everlong”: Inside the Song
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What is Plate Reverb and How is It Used?
If you’ve spent any time playing around with reverb in-the-box, you’ve probably observed the common…
Which Vocal Compressor is Right for the Mix?
We’ve stressed the importance of mixing vocals time and time again! Because lyrics are what…
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Audio Gain, Volume, & Gain Staging
Many of us have wondered if there’s a technical difference between audio gain and volume. The answer is “yes,” even though the terms sometimes seem to be used interchangeably. The most important…
Gain Staging for Modern Recording
A gain stage is any point in the audio signal path where we can adjust the overall level of a track. For instance, this could be with a fader or with the…
Getting a Track Ready for Mastering | FAQ Friday
Shelly Yakus: One of the Greatest Engineers of All Time
Shelly Yakus has had a phenomenal career. Not only is he a renowned producer and recording/mixing engineer, but he’s also heavily involved with modern recording tech as co-founder/chief engineer of AfterMaster Audio…
Waves PRS Plugin Demo with Paul Reed Smith
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Mixing Vocals: The Produce Like A Pro Master List
Have you ever had trouble getting a vocal to sit right in the mix? Have you ever felt underwhelmed by the overall tonality of a vocal, whether it’s too thin or perhaps…