In this episode Chris & Jody talk about what Side-Chaining is and how to use it in your mixes! Side-Chaining is the process of using an audio signal to control the volume of another signal. It can be used in a variety of situations depending on your desired effect. We’ll cover how to set up…
In this vide, Jody gives a couple of examples of why good file management, as well as the printing of virtual instruments before mixing, should always be a part of your workflow.
This week Chris & Jody talk about the concepts of using reference mixes to help your mixing work. Discussing why this is a useful way to help guide a mix. Find out how we tend to use reference mixes and why. Also find out who makes some useful plugins that make referencing other mixes easier…
In this video, Chris shows how you can add energy using Logic’s stock compressor. Not using compression, but by using the included distortion function.
This week Inside the Recording Studio talks about the concepts of telling people there are no rules when it comes to recording and just use your ears. Discussing why this is bad advice and not good form for helping others achieve their recording goals. It’s also not unlikely that there will be some nonsense discussed.
Making use of the Sonarworks Reference and/or SoundID plugin to help improve your mixes. In this Tuesday Tip we walk you thru where to put the Sonarworks Plugin. Make sure to know when it’s on and off. Listening to examples of it on a mix in the off and on position with two different profiles.…
Chris and jody take on busting some more myths in the studio. The oxygen free myth for cables. The audio version of USB cables myth. The “my DAW is better than your DAW myth.” Plus some hidden stories of other myths you might encounter in the wild world of audio recording. It’s also not unlikely…
Chris shows his method for exporting multi-tracks in Logic Pro. Wether it’s for collaboration, or sending it out for mixing. A failsafe way to make sure everything will line up properly on the receivers end, to avoid timing issues. There’s also a brief explanation of the difference between multi-tracks and stems.
Chris and jody take on the topic of sharing projects while recording. The differences between stems and multitrack projects. How it applies to collaboration, mixing, or sending a song out to be mixed. When someone might ask for stems and what they mean by it. Know your terminology so you can sound competent in any…
In this Tuesday Tip, Jody walks you thru setting up a DAW for CUE outputs for headphone mixes. This example makes use of the Apollo cue setup via console and the DAW is Logic. The same concept applies to other audio interfaces and DAWs.
Chris and jody take on the topic of headphone monitor mix solutions. From the very simple and even hack methods for home studios. Up to mid level studio solutions and then the beyond with pro level solutions. All solutions are meant to get your clients to feel most comfortable with their headphone mix while tracking…
In this Tuesday Tip, we show you an easier way to go about creating a more original drum loop while using other drum loops. This example comes from a jingle that made use of this technique.