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A lot of composers publish Youtube videos in which they share their composing and mixing advice in a less boring
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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
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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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You did your best with reverb, eq and compression, yet your mix sounds “uncomfortable”? If you know that notion, you
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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
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