Advice – Alexander Schiebel

Advice

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A lot of composers publish Youtube videos in which they share their composing and mixing advice in a less boring

For musicians the search for the perfect reverb plug-in is like the quest for the holy grail. As I started

One reason many MIDI compositions don’t sound convincing is legato. If the notes, especially violin phrases, do not sound connected,

This is an advice which is actually not a mixing advice, though it works quite well as a mixing tool:

I’ve yet to discover the best reverb settings myself, but I can share with you already something that proved for

It’s a common misconception that orchestra music doesn’t need compression. Especially film music relies on compression, it’s important for the

You did your best with reverb, eq and compression, yet your mix sounds “uncomfortable”? If you know that notion, you

This is probably the most awkward advice you will ever get: Check the position of your headphones on your ears!

If you’re like me then you are reluctant to use pre-defined settings, knowing that each situation requires specific treatment. That’s