Mixing / Production

I want to remix some old mono tracks in stereo. Can you offer any advice or suggest any tricks to achieve this?

How do you get that double-tracked vocal sound you hear on rap records? Are there any plug-ins I could use?

What's the best way to turn a dull thud into a tight, clicky thrash/black metal kick sound?

I heard of how you can increase perceived stereo width by using extra mixer channels out of phase. Can you explain how it's done?

I'm currently mixing a full funk band recording and have borrowed a pair of Behringer Truth B2031 monitors to do it. Everything sounds great to me, until I switch over to my Technics hi-fi to check it and it loses all bass definition and sounds muddy...

I regularly make stereo location recordings of orchestras, using Cool Edit Pro for editing and mastering. If I simply...

What's the difference between optical compressors and other types of compressor, such as VCA, FET and valve compressors?

Is there any real difference between morphing from one sound to another and crossfading? In many cases, the two sound very similar...

Dozens of your recording questions receive poignant answers from SOS's editorial experts.

What advantages are there to variable input impedance? • How can I extract loops from audio sample CDs? • Can I use the True Tape option in Cubase to prevent clipping? • Should I use S/PDIF or AES for long cable runs? • Can you have too much low-frequency absorption? • What's the best way to use the multiple filters on my soft synth?

What exactly is a modular synth? How slow is a slow release? How can I wire my 32:8:2 analogue desk to a 16-track recorder? How can I compensate for a lack of phase-reversal and EQ bypass controls on my mixer? Why do some bass notes have more 'punch' than others? Is there a problem with inputs on the Roland VS2480? Should I buy a DI box or a channel strip? Should EQ or compression be applied first? What is the advantage of recording with a higher resolution, as opposed to a higher sampling rate? Can I run V-Producer via OMS?

How can I create the fat bass sound I hear on commercial productions? What are the differences between S/PDIF and AES-EBU? Are there any problems powering UK electrical equipment with Vancouver voltages? Can you recommend some omni mics for chamber recording? How can I build a suitable enclosure to reduce the noise of my computer? Is it possible to create a fake stereo track from a mono source? How can I make my MIDI controller's knobs work? How can I mix a track on a multitimbral synth?