Should I Use Graphic or Parametric EQ?
A graphic EQ is designed to cut or boost level on equally spaced frequencies, such as 1/3-octave or octave spacing, with a preset bandwidth... Read more »
Recording News
Jul 27, 2015, 7:27 PM
Jul 27, 2015, 7:25 PM
Vic Firth Passes
Everett “Vic” Firth, founder of the Vic Firth Company, passed away yesterday at the age of 85. Though well known for his namesake company, Firth... Read more »
Jul 24, 2015, 8:01 AM
Do I Need More than One Pair of Studio Monitors?
It never hurts to have multiple pairs of monitors so you can compare your mix on different speakers — each speaker sounds different, so... Read more »
Jul 23, 2015, 8:01 PM
Mix Tip: Send All Tracks from One Instrument to the Same Bus
If you’ve got dozens of vocal tracks, something as basic as “make the vocals louder” can become daunting. By busing all tracks of the same... Read more »
Jul 22, 2015, 6:34 PM
Acoustica Releases Free Update to Mixcraft 7
Acoustica has released Mixcraft 7.1, a free update for Mixcraft 7, Mixcraft Pro Studio 7 and Mixcraft Home Studio 7. The Mixcraft 7.1 update... Read more »
Jul 22, 2015, 6:31 PM
FL Studio 12.1 Public Beta Announced
Image Line has released public beta 12.1 of FL Studio that any registered user of FL Studio 12 can try for free. New in FL Studio 12.1: FLAC... Read more »
Jul 21, 2015, 6:37 PM
When should I use the LFE Channel in Surround Mixing?
An LFE (Low Frequency Effects) channel is a special audio channel generally routed to a subwoofer and designed to carry the low end for effects... Read more »
Jul 20, 2015, 7:26 PM
Hybrid Mixing for Maximum Flexibility and Power
The holy war over mixing “in the box” (inside your computer, in your host DAW) or outboard (using a full mixer, summing mixer, etc.) rages on.... Read more »
Jul 20, 2015, 7:25 PM
Songwriters on Songwriting
If you’re looking for tips and professional insight on the art of songwriting, then you must check out the latest free guide from our friends at... Read more »
Jul 17, 2015, 9:26 AM
Sweetwater Minute – Radial Engineering
Mitch Gallagher takes a look at three innovative products from Radial Engineering: the MC3 monitor controller, the Cherry Picker preamp... Read more »