Mix Rescue: Strong Arrangements
The foundation of a good, engaging mix is a strong arrangement. But how far can you go to improve things at the mixing stage?
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The foundation of a good, engaging mix is a strong arrangement. But how far can you go to improve things at the mixing stage?
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After 85 years of active service, the humble VU meter remains as useful as ever in today’s digital studios — despite BBC engineers nicknaming it ‘virtually useless’!
These four audio clips illustrate the points made in the Cubase workshop in SOS May 2024.
These audio files available accompany the Mix Rescue article in SOS May 2024 featuring the song ‘The Winds Of Gypsy Moor’ by the Ferryboat Men.
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Quick round-up of What's New in the Modular world, plus External Instruments tips.
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