Mixing & Mastering

Tip | Dec 12, 2018 by Hollin Jones

Although digital recording is now commonplace, there's still a vocal minority of musicians sticking with analog. But which is better? Here are 3 ways digital is superior, and 2 it's not.

Tutorial | Dec 11, 2018 by Hollin Jones

In a hurry? This 1-minute video from Joe Albano gives you the fundamentals of how audio waveforms work.

Tutorial | Dec 07, 2018 by Hollin Jones

Sidechain compression is quick and easy to set up in FL Studio 20. Here's how you can use it to get that classic pumping effect for basses and pads.

Tutorial | Dec 05, 2018 by Noah Pred

The Envelope Follower In Ableton Live 10 is a powerful tool that can take your tracks to places you never expected - if you know how to use it. Here's Noah Pred to show you...

Tutorial | Nov 27, 2018 by Hollin Jones

Pro Tools doesn't have to be daunting! Check out this short video where Joe Albano explains how its mixer is laid out, how signal flows and how to customise it for your project needs.

Tutorial | Nov 25, 2018 by Hollin Jones

Almost every mix decision you make is based on information from your speakers. Here's how you should be positioning and spacing them - and yourself - for the perfect sweet spot.

Tutorial | Nov 25, 2018 by Hollin Jones

Latency can be the bane of your producer life, but Cubase 10 introduces a new feature that could make it a thing of the past. Here's how it works.

Tutorial | Nov 21, 2018 by Rich Tozzoli

Not everyone has access to a big studio, but by choosing the right plugins you can make any drum sessions sound bigger and punchier. Read on to see and hear how it's done.

Tutorial | Nov 20, 2018 by Joe Albano

What if you need to change not just the structure of a vocal sequence, but the intonation of individual words? Salvation is here in the form of iZotope RX7's Dialog Contour Module.

Tutorial | Nov 17, 2018 by Hollin Jones

If you were recording before DAWs the chances are you had to be handy with a razor blade. But why? Joe Albano explains how some techniques have changed and others remain the same.

Tutorial | Nov 15, 2018 by Joe Albano

RX7 is capable of some amazing tricks, and isolating, separating and remixing audio sources is one of its most impressive. Joe Albano shows you how it's done.

Tutorial | Nov 13, 2018 by Hollin Jones

Drums, basses and other sounds can really shine and stand out when you apply the correct amount and type of compression. Joe Albano shows you how this works in practice.

Tutorial | Nov 09, 2018 by Hollin Jones

Advanced tools like iZotope's Insight 2 allow remarkably detailed audio analysis. Joe Albano explains the fundamentals of audio metering, and why you need to know them.

Tutorial | Nov 08, 2018 by Hollin Jones

Machine learning tools in iZotope's Nectar 3 take the guesswork out of setting up a great vocal sound. Here, Josh Carney shows you how it does its magic.

Tutorial | Nov 07, 2018 by Joe Albano

Joe Albano shares his years of experience of mastering all kinds of music and brings you five essential tips to make your in-the-box masters really shine.