A Deep Dive Into Field Recording With Minimal Audio
Field recordings have become a critical component of modern music. Producers and musicians use them to add character and texture…
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7 Essential EQ Tips To Make Your Music Mixes Shine
The sculpting of frequency content within multiple discrete audio signals for the aggregate benefit of the overall mix, equalisation is…
How To Record Acoustic Guitars At Home
Got a mic and an interface? You can record professional-sounding acoustic guitar tracks from your bedroom by closely following these…
Learn How To Make High-Impact Sounds For Movies And Trailers
When you think about the sound of a blockbuster trailer, you probably imagine all kinds of exciting, high-definition sounds. These…
How To Make A Track Stand Out (Without Using EQ Boosts)
When you’re mixing, making your tracks stand out can be difficult. And while you might be tempted to resort to…
What To Listen For When Recording Brass
In this article Audrey Martinovich shares her approach to and mic choices for recording brass instruments. They are loud, they…
4 Common Mistakes Home Music Producers Make
Recording and mixing at home seems like a dream come true. Who wouldn’t want the freedom and flexibility of writing,…
Are Free Audio Plugins As Good As Paid For Plugins?
With so many excellent free plugins out there, what are the reasons, if any, to go out and buy the…
The 6 Stages of Mixing a Great Record
New to mixing music? This article will walk you through 6 clear steps for mixing commercial quality songs, and help…
Recording With Plugins
Tracking through real analog equipment is always very exciting. You not only get the classic sound from that piece of…
Krotos Audio’s New Monthly FREE Sample Pack Is Now Available To Download
Krotos Audio’s latest monthly FREE sample pack is available to download. These futuristic sound effects from the new Cyber Futures…
Omega Released Today – Overview By Doug From The Sound Test Room
The Sound Test Room’s Doug Woods dives in to Omega, the new FM synth from BLEASS released today. Watch as…
How the Right Arrangement Can Improve Your Mix
When we discuss mixing, we tend to put a lot of emphasis on how to shape, sculpt, and mold your…
6 Essential Mastering Tips For Music Producers
If you’ve got the funds, it’s always best to get your mixes finalised by a professional mastering engineer if you…
Using Compression To Help Vocals Sit In A Mix
Compression is one of the most powerful yet often misunderstood tools in music production. When I was first learning audio,…
What Is Tonal Balance in Mixing and Mastering?
“Tonal balance” is one of those terms that gets thrown around a lot by mixing and mastering engineers as if…