Mixing / Production

Saturation effects can be used in different ways to make mixing easier. Find out how...

Audio files to accompany SOS May 2021's Saturation Stratgeies workshop.

I recently watched a YouTube video in which it was recommended that you match the input and output level of every plug-in in a mix session...

We explore some more advanced techniques and less-obvious applications for Synchro Arts’ powerful audio-alignment processor.

We dive deeper into Synchro Arts’ powerful pitch-processing and audio-alignment software.

This uniquely powerful pitch, energy and time alignment software could save you hours of edits.

How can you tell that a particular recorded vocal or bass track includes resonances? I’d like to know how to identify where the resonances are visually.

I do a lot of dance music, and have been referencing my mixes against commercial releases. How can I get the fat synth sounds of my references without going nuts with EQ?

Have you ever wondered how to separate a vocal or the instrumental backing from a stereo mix? We find out what’s possible — and what isn’t.

Have you ever wondered how to separate a vocal or the instrumental backing from a stereo mix? We find out what’s possible — and what isn’t.

Audio files to accompany the article.

Pitch-correction software has lots of uses besides putting vocals in tune! We uncover the creative roles to which today’s pitch processors can be employed.

My band tracked some songs at a local studio using their Pro Tools rig and I want to mix the tracks at home in Reaper.

There are some stunningly good Libraries for Acustica Audio's Nebula dynamic convolution plug-in, but you can also create your own. We invited one of the best Nebula developers to tell you how.

Whether it's getting rid of the audio you don't want or improving the audio you do want, skilled editing can be the key to making your multitrack project sound polished.

Today's multitrack software packages give us endless flexibility to manipulate the audio we've recorded, but the possibilities can be confusing to begin with. We introduce the tools of the audio editor's trade...

The Starcraft players of South Korea are the ultimate computer power users, and their skills and strategies have the potential to transform your DAW sessions.

Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, there's always something to learn about adding colour to your mix.

I have been recording music for quite a few years now, but I always get the same problem when I listen back to my mixes:...

I understand how to record and mix music for surround, but how do I burn an audio-only disc to share my surround mixes with others on their domestic systems?

I seem to get different information on the order in which mix processors should be used. What should I have on the master output of Cubase when I export my mix?