Using SoundBrigade as a De-Esser

Using SoundBrigade as a De-Esser

Dealing with sibilance is probably one of the most frustrating tasks when it comes down to mixing vocals. Even the most perfect singers in the world sometimes can’t help but overemphasize those nasty “ess” and “shh” sounds, making an otherwise gorgeous take hard to...
Parallel Mastering with Disto V2

Parallel Mastering with Disto V2

Please note: You will need the latest version of Disto for this tutorial. If you haven’t updated to V2 yet, please download it from your user area first. One of the coolest new features in Disto V2 is definitely the dry/wet-control, adjustable via the middle knob on...
Exciting EDM/Moombahcore with Presence

Exciting EDM/Moombahcore with Presence

Among compression, equalizing, imaging, and limiting exciting is one of the key factors when polishing a mix in the master stage. By emphasizing (or attenuating) the harmonic content in different frequency ranges one can add that little bit of ‘magic’ that...
Warm Rock Vocals with Verbtone

Warm Rock Vocals with Verbtone

Reverb can be an important element of a mix – even (or especially) when it isn’t instantly noticeable. In fact, only a little bit of reverb, applied to the right instruments, can already make a difference between a seemingly lifeless and sterile and a natural and...
Stereo Exploration with ThreeD

Stereo Exploration with ThreeD

Please note: In order to hear all of the following stereo processing correctly make sure to use headphones or (studio) monitors. There are plenty ways to expand or enhance the stereo image of an audio signal. And there are plenty tools that provide you with one of...