Let me confess this to you. When I started out, I didn’t realize how much my room was distorting what I was hearing. I kept fighting with my mixes for a long time as they didn’t translate well to other playback devices. Sounds familiar to you? The end point is, how do you know if what …
If you think recording and mixing is all about plugins and gear, then sorry, this post is not for you. But, if you want to read how to improve the way you hear things so that you can make better mixing decisions (without emptying your wallet), then keep reading! On some previous articles, we said …
A tasteful use of reverbs is one of those not-so-secret things that set the pros apart from the amateurs. I would argue it’s almost as important as things like compression and EQ. For instance, if you lose that chorusing effect on your piano, your mix won’t likely fall apart; if you lose the reverb, I …
On my previous post, I wrote about some things you need to care about when choosing a new pair of studio monitors. Today I want to tell you more about the other important piece of the puzzle: the room. Unfortunately, there seem to be a lot of people not considering it in their plans, and thinking that a more expensive …