Alexander Schiebel, Composer

Easy Mixing Advice: Don’t underestimate Saturation

2018-10-19 Alexander S.Advice

You did your best with reverb, eq and compression, yet your mix sounds “uncomfortable”? If you know that notion, you should make yourself familiar with saturation. Saturation is an effect that is provided by tube[…]

Easy Mixing Advice: Headphone Position

2018-10-012018-10-01 Alexander S.Advice

This is probably the most awkward advice you will ever get: Check the position of your headphones on your ears! No kidding. Some headphones, especially On-Ears, but also some Over-Ears, sound different depending on how[…]

Track-by-Track: The Dark Guardian 06 – Break-in At The Big House

2018-09-302018-09-30 Alexander S.Track by Track

Today we’re going to analyze some stealth and psychological warfare music. Enjoy! The track starts with some ominous chords on harp and celesta, while Batman sneaks through the prison corridors. You could call[…]

Track-by-Track: The Dark Guardian 05 – To See A Man About A Murder

2018-09-262018-09-26 Alexander S.Track by Track

This track features the Batman Theme in more than 3 variations. Can you hear them? The track starts with some light jazz accompanying the talk between Commissioner Gordon and Bruce Wayne. The melody[…]

Easy Mixing Advice: Use Pre-Defined EQ Settings

2018-09-242018-09-24 Alexander S.Advice

If you’re like me then you are reluctant to use pre-defined settings, knowing that each situation requires specific treatment. That’s true, but if you’re just starting out using EQ and not really well versed, you[…]

Easy Mixing Advice: EQ is relative

2018-09-202018-09-20 Alexander S.Advice

If you are just starting out using EQ, you might be overwhelmed by the possibilities to change the sound of your music. And you might say: “Yeah, let’s boost the 200 Hz because, hey, it[…]

Track-by-Track: Dark Guardian 04 – On The News

2018-09-152018-09-15 Alexander S.Track by Track

This time we’re looking at a short track, because “On The News” is just a piece of source music. The music starts like a news broadcast with a bass drum pulse, fast hi-hats,[…]

Easy Mixing Advice: Mind the low end and the high end

2018-09-142018-09-13 Alexander S.News

I told you these tipps were going to be very basic and this one is particularly obvious, but perhaps not for everybody: Not every thing you do wrong at the mixing stage will actually hurt[…]

Easy Mixing Advice: Fix the “Trouble Range”

2018-09-122018-09-12 Alexander S.Advice

One of the main issues with mixes based on samples and convolution reverb is a lack of definition and/or muddiness. I will not say it’s necessary for every mix, but chances are you can improve[…]