by Simon | Jan 12, 2016 | Mixing, Software
Programming realistic sounding drums, i.e. setting up different velocity values for most of the notes, can be fairly tedious. Likewise, if you’re working with a ready-made drum loop and repeat it a couple of times the overall sound might be rather static and boring...
by quinto | Jan 11, 2016 | Evidence, Mastering, Mixing, Product, Software, Software Product
A “Brigade” of filters has a “Mission” assigned (an algorithm). They act in reaction to incoming signal, only in the frequency range assigned by the user. The special configuration of the filters and the way they interact make SoundBrigade a...
by quinto | Jan 8, 2016 | Mastering, Mixing
Dynamic control (compression, expansion) is one of the most useful and fun categories of effects to use to control the overall quality and feeling of recordings. In this small tutorial we use our Bus effect as a reference, given its extreme versatility. It is useful...
by Simon | Jan 6, 2016 | Mixing, Software
Today, we will use the C165a VCA compressor to improve the sound of a fairly simple bass guitar. We will not only work on the dynamics, but also explore the tone shaping capabilities of the plugin by making use of its limiter and saturation circuit. So, without...
by Simon | Dec 30, 2015 | Mixing, Software
If you’re looking for a super wide, thick, and rich sound, look no further than DDD Dimension Chorus! Initially modeled after one of the most popular hardware choruses ever made this plugin version delivers the same world-class sound, but also adds some nifty features...
by Simon | Dec 16, 2015 | Mastering, Mixing, Software
Many compressor plugins out there (including the ones from Sknote like SDC, Disto, STA-Limit, etc.) have them, and most of us have already seen or even used them: sidechain high pass filters. Especially when working with bass heavy material or (sub-)mixes, the...