Chris and Jody waltz in to the subject of how to get a mix to move and breath. What kind of techniques we use to get some life, sparkle and splashes to invigorate your mix. All in the name of being able to keep a listener’s interest in the song beyond the mundane. It’s also not unlikely that there will be some nonsense discussed.
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The Empirical Labs Distressor – Get A Ton Of Great Quality Sounds With This One Little Device
Chris and Jody jump in with a deep dive with the Distressor from Empirical Labs. The super versatile compressor that was designed from the ground up to emulate a couple other super classic compressors. The end result is a compressor that became a classic in it’s own right. We delve into the history, the models, and breakdown the controls. Then we explain what it’s good for. It’s also not unlikely that there will be some nonsense discussed.
What is Headroom? (And Why It’s Important)
Chris and Jody squeeze into the subject of recording headroom. Talking about what it is and why it’s important to be consciously aware of. They bring up what the ideal sweet spot of headroom is for a mix and how it is important to get right before sending a mix off for mastering. It’s also not unlikely that there will be some nonsense discussed.
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