Music Production Listening Skills: Timbre, Frequency, and Bass Drums
Do some audio frequency ear training and you’ll find it easier to mix percussion, choose the perfect drum kits for your tracks, and adjust their EQ in the mix.
Fix The Mix: Don’t let a muddy sound ruin your tracks
A muddy sound can absolutely ruin a mix. But with the right kind of audio ear training and some tips and tricks, you can take your mix from average to awesome.
Why Music Producers Need To Learn To Play By Ear (Mark Spacey)
A different perspective on playing by ear this week: music production. We welcome guest expert Mark Spacey of music production site dancemidisamples.com! When you produce music for a living, you always have to keep the grand design in mind. The big picture is made up...
Background: EQ Feathering and Spectrum Analyzers
Spectrum Analyzers are a powerful tool which belongs in any audio pro’s toolkit. Learn how to use them with the powerful “EQ feathering” technique here.
Link: 10 Hallmarks of Amateur Recordings
Here’s an excellent post from the home-recording site, Hometracked, on how to avoid that ‘amateur sound’ when recording music: 10 Hallmarks of Amateur Recordings Anyone who’s tried recording music themselves will know the frustration –...
