SOUND ON SOUND
We mix a track twice in the search for the right feel, apply EQ techniques for clarity and sheen, and complete the picture with stereo width enhancement.
Ah, the 80s... Fluorescent socks, marble-wash jeans, and naff-sounding synth pads! You might not want to resurrect the first two, but subtle use of pads can improve even the most contemporary-sounding mix.
I reviewed Sample Magic's Sunset Sessions back in SOS November 2007 and found it to be a good (if slightly patchy) source of...
These audio files accompany the Mix Rescue article for May 2010 (www....
This month, we show how manipulating the phase relationships of some tracks in your mix, plus a little disciplined pruning, can revitalise a flat-sounding track.
Recording a passable acoustic guitar sound is fairly easy, but how do you get a great sound? We tried and tested tips and techniques from the worlds most celebrated producers and engineers to show you how...
These audio files accompany the Mix Rescue article that featured in SOS April 2010.
Audio examples from Acoustic Guitar Recording: April 2010
Where so many sample developers struggle to combine musicality, usability, and value for money in a single product...
Hand on heart, I can testify that no sample collection has ever made me laugh as heartily as this new WAV spoken‑phrase...