Mixing & Mastering

Tutorial | Nov 29, 2016 by Hollin Jones

Drum tracks can often benefit from being processed, sometimes in extreme ways! This short video explains how the free plugin Hysteresis can be used to get great-sounding results.

Tutorial | Nov 22, 2016 by Hollin Jones

Getting a solid and accurate bottom end is a key part of any good mix. Here are some top producer’s tips for getting the best possible results! 

Tutorial | Nov 22, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

Take simple MIDI input and quickly create anything from acid basslines to complex arpeggiated sequences with this easy-to-use module in Propellerhead Reason.

Tutorial | Nov 17, 2016 by Hollin Jones

Take a trip into Trap with Atlanta producer Booker Edwards as he breaks down how to create melodies and sequences that embody the very essence of this hip hop style.

Tutorial | Nov 15, 2016 by Hollin Jones

Vocal pitch editing has come to Reason and it’s both simple to use and powerful in helping you to fix any vocal recordings!

Tutorial | Nov 10, 2016 by Noah Pred

Since 2009 there have been a wide range of Ableton Live specific MIDI controllers released. In this roundup, Noah Pred explores five of the best controllers available for studio and live use.

Tutorial | Nov 09, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

Watch iZotope’s Neutron in action. This AskAudio Mixing & Mastering MasterClass features Lead Product Specialist Evan Allen mixing a Track with Neutron.

Tutorial | Nov 08, 2016 by Darren Burgos

The Speed and Tempophone modes are two of the more esoteric Flex modes in Logic Pro X that won't be used much for traditional vocal and beat correction. But, for EDM beats they are incredibly useful.

Tutorial | Nov 05, 2016 by G.W. Childs IV

Some of the most popular and inspiring music was created in the midst of personal or global adversity and pain. In this article GW Childs shares 5 tips to help turn frustration into finished songs.

Tutorial | Nov 02, 2016 by Hollin Jones

It’s all too easy to over-compress when mixing things like drums, but with this short, fun video tutorial from Joe Albano you’ll find out how to avoid the problem and get great sounding mixes!

Tutorial | Oct 31, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

Here's an excerpt from the free live video Masterclass on Wavelab Pro 9 from the AskAudio Academy. In this video Matt Loel T Hepworth demonstrates how to easily add mid/side processing to any plug-in!

Tutorial | Oct 30, 2016 by Sara Simms

Changing and modifying drum loops and samples can help your music stand apart from others that might be using the same sound packs. Here's 5 ways to make yours sound unique.

Tutorial | Oct 27, 2016 by Joe Albano

If you're looking to understand reverb, the various types and their ideal uses in your mixes, then you're in the right place. Joe Albano is here to explain all this and more.

Tutorial | Oct 26, 2016 by Joshua Casper

What happens when you put Thavius Beck an Ableton Push 2 and a live-stream video feed in a room for 2 hours? An awesome amount of power tips and workflow tips for Ableton Push users.

Tutorial | Oct 23, 2016 by Joe Albano

The beauty of analog music hardware, especially EQs, is the unique character they can impart on your mixes. Fortunately, there's a number of faithful emulations in the plug-in world. Here's 7 for you.