Proximity effect explained: what it is and how to work with it
What is the proximity effect? Proximity effect, also referred to as ‘bass tip up’, refers to the audible increase in the low end that occurs as certain types of microphone […]
What is the proximity effect? Proximity effect, also referred to as ‘bass tip up’, refers to the audible increase in the low end that occurs as certain types of microphone […]
A microphone’s ‘polar pattern’ or ‘pick up pattern’ defines how sensitive the mic is to sounds coming from different directions. No matter what type of mic you’re using, whether it […]
Reverb aux send vs insert When you set reverb up in your session, you can do so in one of two ways. The first is to add the reverb as […]
In modern day digital music production, we have the option to use many different reverb types. Most reverb plugins will come with options like ‘plate’, ‘hall’, ‘chamber’ etc. Each setting […]
The addition of reverb in your songs has a lot of benefits. As well as making your mix sound more natural, there are many other advantages that you can bring […]
Reverb plugin parameters can differ greatly between different plugins, but there are 5 parameters which most reverb plugins share in common. These 5 parameters allow you to control the main […]
Reverb explained: Something that can really enhance a mix is the addition of reverb. Understanding how reverb occurs naturally in spaces is essential to getting the best results when applying […]
A function offered by many compressors is the ability to equalize your compressor’s sidechain signal… But why would this be beneficial and when might you need to use this function? […]
Sidechain compression can be a really useful technique in mixing. That’s because it opens up the option to compress a track in your mix in relation to what is happening […]
Understanding the compressor hold setting Most compressors offer you six main controls. Those controls are the threshold, ratio, attack, release, knee and make up gain settings. But in addition to […]