Simulating a space vs creating an effect with reverb
When you apply reverb to a mix, you can go one of two routes. You can either use your reverb to give the impression of a group of instruments playing […]
How to EQ your Reverb
When you add reverb to a mix, you’re adding a new signal. So it’s likely that it will need to be EQ’ed just like any other signal in your session […]
How to control the width and panning of your reverb
In nature, reverb reaches us from all directions. As such, stereo reverbs, which see reflections reaching us from all angles, are more realistic than mono reverbs, where the reverb comes […]
When it comes to reverb, less is more
When it comes to reverb, a good rule of thumb is that ‘less is more’. Whilst big, long reverbs can sound impressive, overdoing it can quickly cause your mix to […]
How to master music in your home studio in 4 easy steps
What does mastering audio mean? In music production, mastering is the final stage of the production process. It’s the last chance to make adjustments to your songs before they’re released […]
LUFS: How loud to master songs for streaming (& why it’s not -14 LUFS)
How loud should my master be? The loudness of tracks is an area of mastering which has evolved a lot over the years. In this lesson, we’ll discuss the issues […]
True peak: why your songs should never peak above -1 dBTP
It is the recommendation of many streaming services, as well as many pro mastering engineers, that you master your songs to peak no louder than -1 dBTP (-1 decibel true […]
EQ Vocals: A simple guide to using vocal EQ in your mix
How to EQ vocals in your mix: EQ is a fundamental part of mixing. Through the use of parametric EQ, pass filters and shelving filters, you can manipulate the frequency […]