Phase and polarity in audio are often misunderstood as both terms are used interchangeably when in fact they are both quite different. This video will explain both in simple terms, so you can understand how to use them to your advantage in every...
Yes, here I have another in-depth tutorial, this time about snare compression. Continuing on from my other compression videos, I wanted to further explain how to hear the changes compression makes when using the attack and release controls...
Compressing a kick drum is a great way to actually begin to hear compression. In this video, I go step by step compressing a kick, concentrating on what to listen for when setting up the attack and release.
This week, I was very excited to be asked to create a video for the incredibly popular and brilliant Produce Like A Pro YouTube channel and rather than picking just my favourite handful of plugins, I thought I'd go a little more focused...
Just when you think you've seen it all, along comes something that you wonder how you could ever live without.
Eventide's brand new SplitEQ plugin was launched a few days ago and I took it for a test drive.
When I try out new plugins I need to...
The delay effect in music production is one of the main creative tools of the trade. In this introduction to delay video I explain the types and styles of the delay effect (analog vs digital etc) and explain the differences between slapback,...
There are four main compression types that will most likely sound familiar to you as soon as you begin using a compressor in music production.
What do they all stand for and what are they doing inside the box? Which...
Some people enjoy mixing with huge amounts of reverb, others prefer having just a touch of it.
One of the great things about mixing with reverb is that it lets you beat the sonic limitations of recording in a small home studio.
From turning...
A very powerful, yet often confusing EQ technique, mid side processing is a tool you can use to create clarity and separation when mixing. Mid side EQ processes the stereo field differently to a regular stereo EQ and allows you to adjust...
Mic hiss and hum that find their way into an audio recording are often not obvious until you need to add compression.
One of the worst places this can happen is on a vocal, either in a recording session or an interview.
The...
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