The VCA (voltage-controlled amplifier) compressor is one of the most common types of hardware compressor (or plugin emulation) on the market and should be understood on our way to audio mastery. In this article, we’ll learn about how VCA compressors work; have a look at some examples of VCA compressors, and consider their strengths, weaknesses…
Though equalization is an incredibly common practice/process in the world of audio, there are not a whole lot of passive EQ units on the market, making passive EQ rare and intriguing. In this article, we’ll discuss passive EQ in great detail, comparing it to its active counterpart. We’ll look at a few examples of passive…
Dynamic range compression is a popular and important effect/process in audio production. The knee control/parameter of a compressor will affect how the compressor responds to audio signals and is worth understanding. In this article, we’ll discuss the knee control of compressors in detail to deepen our comprehension of compression and how to use it effectively…
Equalization is easily one of the most important audio processes/effects. Among the different types of EQ, there are a significant number of semi-parametric EQ units to choose from. In this article, we’ll discuss semi-parametric EQ in detail, comparing it to [fully] parametric EQ and taking a look at some different examples along with how to…
When studying and practicing music production or audio engineering, you will certainly come across band-pass filters. Band-pass filters are powerful tools that are used in equalization and in general audio design. In this article, we’ll have a detailed look at band-pass filters, discussing how they work, how they’re designed and how they’re used. We’ll then…
Dynamic range compression is one of the most widely used and important effects/processes in audio production. The makeup gain controls within compressors help us to A/B the compression with great accuracy to make better mixing decisions. In this article, we’ll discuss the makeup gain control common to compressors to improve our knowledge of compression and…
Equalization is one of the most commonly used processes/effects in audio mixing/production and one of the most popular formats for audio/sound reproduction. It makes perfect sense that stereo EQ would come about in audio technology. In this article, we’ll describe stereo equalization with a focus on stereophonic audio and general EQ. We’ll consider a few…
Parametric EQ is perhaps the most powerful type of EQ in audio technology, which says a lot since EQ is one of the most commonly used processes in audio mixing/production. In this article, we’ll learn all about parametric equalization and the parameters that can be adjusted while also taking a look at a few parametric…
Drum programming has plenty of advantages (we don’t have to rent a drum room, set up multiple mics, hire a drummer, deal with phase and bleed issues, and more). The flip side to that is that to make programmed drums sound realistic can be incredibly difficult. In this article, we’ll go through each of these…
Graphic EQ is one of the common equalization types in audio technology and deserves a full article dedicated to its explanation. In this article, we’ll discuss graphic EQ in great detail, focusing on how it works to apply equalization and the situations/applications it is best suited to serve. A Primer On EQ Before we get…
Mixing is an art that blends technical skill with creative intuition and exploration. As with any worthy endeavour, crafting great mixes means making the right decisions during the mixing process. In this article, we’ll dive deeper into each of these tips to help you improve your decision-making skills and, ultimately, your mixes! Set Your Mix…
Decision-making is a critical skill in general and certainly in the world of audio engineering, especially when it comes to mixing. Every choice, from selecting the right EQ settings to determining the level of reverb, shapes the final product. But what drives these decisions? Understanding the psychology behind decision-making can empower mixing engineers to make…
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