The Holy Grail of Reverbs
For musicians the search for the perfect reverb plug-in is like the quest for the holy grail. As I started
Category: Easy Mixing Advice
Easy Mixing Advice: Struggling with Legato
One reason many MIDI compositions don’t sound convincing is legato. If the notes, especially violin phrases, do not sound connected,
Easy Mixing Advice: Doubling Instruments
This is an advice which is actually not a mixing advice, though it works quite well as a mixing tool:
Easy Mixing Advice: Combining Convolution and Algorithmic Reverb
I’ve yet to discover the best reverb settings myself, but I can share with you already something that proved for
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Easy Mixing Advice: Compression and Orchestral Music
It’s a common misconception that orchestra music doesn’t need compression. Especially film music relies on compression, it’s important for the
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Easy Mixing Advice: Don’t underestimate Saturation
You did your best with reverb, eq and compression, yet your mix sounds “uncomfortable”? If you know that notion, you
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Easy Mixing Advice: Headphone Position
This is probably the most awkward advice you will ever get: Check the position of your headphones on your ears!
Easy Mixing Advice: Use Pre-Defined EQ Settings
If you’re like me then you are reluctant to use pre-defined settings, knowing that each situation requires specific treatment. That’s
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Easy Mixing Advice: EQ is relative
If you are just starting out using EQ, you might be overwhelmed by the possibilities to change the sound of