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,
XANDERSCORES – Storytelling through Music
One reason many MIDI compositions don’t sound convincing is legato. If the notes, especially violin phrases, do not sound connected,
It’s a common misconception that orchestra music doesn’t need compression. Especially film music relies on compression, it’s important for the
Continue readingEasy Mixing Advice: Compression and Orchestral Music
You did your best with reverb, eq and compression, yet your mix sounds “uncomfortable”? If you know that notion, you
Continue readingEasy Mixing Advice: Don’t underestimate Saturation
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
Continue readingEasy Mixing Advice: Use Pre-Defined EQ Settings
If you are just starting out using EQ, you might be overwhelmed by the possibilities to change the sound of
I told you these tipps were going to be very basic and this one is particularly obvious, but perhaps not
Continue readingEasy Mixing Advice: Mind the low end and the high end
This is probably the most important advice I will ever give you: Don’t rely on mixing audio, get it right
This new blog series is for you, if you’re a sample composer of orchestral works who (as I do) wants
Continue readingEasy Mixing Advice: Introduction & Distrust What You Hear