How To Get A Wide Stereo Image When Mastering
There are genres where having the widest possible mix certainly is a goal to aim for from the early stages of the production. The song arrangement, the instrumentation, space it was recorded in, m...
How to Compress Your Kick the Right Way
The kick is the bedrock on which your song stands. It's the pulse that drives your track; therefore, a great-sounding bass drum is crucial if you want to keep listeners moving on the dance floor. T...
How to Compress a Snare Drum Properly
Second to lead vocals, the snare drum is probably the most important ingredient in a modern musical arrangement. This is especially true in rock, metal, and contemporary country genres. Since the s...
Streamline Your Process To Finish Your Songs Faster
One of the best things you can do for yourself is to make your whole production process more efficient. This, in turn, will make you faster, more confident in the decisions you make. As a bonus, it...
How to Compress Vocals for Professional Results
If there's any audio source that's ripe for compression, it's vocals. Whether it's to tame unruly peaks or to add color and character, compression and vocals go together like peas and carrots. Voca...
How To Get Great-sounding Vocals Using Reference Tracks
The lead vocal is the focal point of most modern music. Consequently, the vocal can make or break a mix. A great-sounding vocal will lure in a listener, while a subpar one will have them reaching f...
