VCA vs Opto Compressor for Your Mix Bus.. When you reach the final stages of a mix, the “glue” you apply to the master fader can make or break your record. In the world of plugins, two titans dominate the mix bus: VCA (Voltage Controlled Amplifier) and Optical (Opto) compressors.
Mixing Reggae Vocals: A Technical Guide for Engineers and Producers Reggae vocals have a distinctive sonic identity: warm, rhythmic, and…
EQ on Your Mix Bus? Is it an essential finishing touch or a dangerous game of “fixing in mastering”? And…
A Simple Test to Check Speaker Phase Do you notice the sound of your studio monitors changes when you move…
Note to Frequency Converter (Full Chart) Choose a reference tuning for A4 and view the full piano-range frequency chart (A0…
Delay & Reverb Calculator — Find Perfect Millisecond Settings for Any Tempo. When you’re mixing music, the timing of your…
The Magic of Magnetism What Actually Happens When Your Audio Hits Analog Tape. Why do professional engineers still crave the…
The Magic of the SSL G-Series Bus Compressor Few pieces of gear command as much reverence as the Solid State…
Why Studio Subwoofers Are Placed Off-Centre Why Studio Subwoofers Are Placed Off-Centre. When you walk into a professionally treated studio…
Treating Your Bedroom for Pro Level Mixing Treating Your Bedroom for Pro Level Mixing. As a bedroom producer, you pour…
Why Sitting Slightly Forward in Your Stereo Triangle Might Be Your Sweet Spot The concept of the equilateral stereo triangle…
Acoustic Diffusers When to Use Them at First Reflection Points Acoustic Diffusers When to Use Them at First Reflection Points…
