Recording

I have a PC with a Q6600 quad‑core processor running Cubase 4, and despite clicking on the Cubase 'Multi Processing' switch,...

Can you tell me how to set up a compressor for vocals while they're being recorded, and again in the mix?

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I've always stuck keyboards straight into my interface, desk or whatever: plenty of level, minimal noise (if any), and no...

I have been involved with our school fund‑raising events for some years now, starting off by doing sound and lighting....

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Now that we have digital models and dynamic convolution technology, were spoilt for choice when it comes to classic compressor flavours. But whether hardware or software, which is right for which job?

It can be difficult reading about compression without hearing what it does. Here are a number of audio files to accompany this article, with a detailed explanation of what they demonstrate.

Getting precisely the results you want from compressors can often be the key to a tight, modern-sounding mix. We explain what the controls are designed to achieve and how they relate to what you hear.

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When mixing drums, is it standard practice to try and tighten things up by getting rid of bleed on all but the overheads? I'm...

Just wondering if you could give me some advice on recording acoustic guitars. I'm finding it very difficult to get a clean...

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I currently have an Emu 1820M audio interface and a Line 6 Pod XT Pro modelling guitar preamp, and am about to get a PreSonus...

Thunderous reverbs, haunting vocals and Mellotron galore: we tell the story of recording the Moody Blues symphonic rock masterpiece, Nights In White Satin.

If your music deserves the best musicians, the Internet provides the means to find them. We test the three leading on-line session services.

If your music deserves the best musicians, the Internet provides the means to find them. We test the three leading on-line session services.

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I always hear people talking about low‑pass filters and high‑pass filters and cutting at this and that frequency, but where do...

I'm doing an assignment that involves a section on crossovers. I get the general idea of what they do but don't know how they...

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