One of the biggest problems with large sessions that have lots of mix elements is that there are usually at least a few tracks that can’t be heard distinctly in the mix. Much of this has to do with the fact that one track may be masking another one, caused by frequency clashes between the […]
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On my latest podcast episode: Artist manager Talya Elitzer of godmode Music talks about what it’s like to start in the mail room at William Morris, working with unique artists, the importance of the artist being involved with marketing themselves, her view on Web3, and much more. A look at streaming farms and how they […]
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There’s nothing like singing harmonies with yourself as you can’t beat how smooth they sound. The problem is that it can take a lot of time and effort to get exactly what you want, even if the singer is really skilled. The same goes for harmony guitars or any other instrument. Be prepared for some […]
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Sibilance is something that every mixer has to deal with when it comes to vocal tracks. De-essers, the main processor used to defeat the problem, have been around since the early hardware days, but most are limited in what they are able to do in many situations because they only work on one frequency at […]
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On my latest podcast episode: Music career coach Katie Zaccardi talks about building an audience if you don’t have one, where to find your ideal fan, how to monetize your audience, some tips about putting your music on TikTok, and much more. Why playlists might not be as important to streaming success as everyone thought. […]
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There are tons of delay plugins and even the ones that come natively with any DAW are quite good these days. That doesn’t mean there isn’t room for improvement in terms of useful parameter features, and that’s exactly what you’ll find with the PSP stompDelay, a great plugin that’s actually fun to use. When a […]
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If you’re a guitar player of a certain age then you’ve probably been trying to cop the licks of one of the best guitar songs ever – Dire Straits “Sultans Of Swing.” When the song came out in 1977 the clean jangly Strat guitar sound was totally opposite from the much heavier distorted tones that […]
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On my latest podcast episode: Legendary acoustic consultant Sam Berkow talks about the most common problems with home studios and more. The UK government investigated streaming royalties and came to a shocking conclusion. Why a new vinyl manufacturers association can help you get your records faster. Listen to it the at BobbyOInnerCircle.com, or on Apple Podcasts, Amazon […]
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Many musicians, especially ones that are more educated, tend to look down on music creation apps and plugins that automatically play chord patterns and rhythms. While it’s nice to have massive chops, most players don’t have that level of ability. Not only that, not everyone has keyboard skills, and even if you do, it’s easy […]
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I bet you were never aware that Neumann microphones have different color badges, and if you were, you probably thought they were for decoration. Think again, because there’s a specific reason behind the Neumann badge colors. Knowing them will allow you to identify the type of microphone it is. Neumann mic badges come in 5 […]
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On my latest podcast episode: Marketing strategist Nicole Slater on her career in radio and streaming, why posting consistency is so important, when to hire a PR person, how to become a podcast guest, and much more.. Why Soundcloud’s new user-centric royalty plan can be either great or horrid for artists. The ways that hit […]
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Of all the techniques that engineering novices have to learn, EQing is one of the most confounding. The reason is that its use comes down to training your ear how to recognize a group of frequencies, which used to be left to experience. That could take a long time, especially in the past, but luckily […]
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Using the equalizer can be one of the most confounding mixing operations when you’re first starting out. It’s helpful to know that even experienced engineers can struggle with the process sometimes, but that doesn’t mean it’s any less frustrating when you can’t seem to dial in the right sound. With that in mind, here are […]
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On my latest podcast episode: Mic developer Eric Heiserman of Heiserman Audio, perhaps the closest to a vintage mic sound you’ll ever get. The end of music genres may be near in favor of some more practical for today’s consumers. The latest Bluetooth LE standard – finally CD quality 44.1Hz/16 bit wireless audio. Listen to […]
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If you know anything about audio you know how DPA has a reputation for some of the highest quality microphones available. In fact, the company is one of the few that makes mics so flat that they’re used for audio measurements. Even NASA has chosen their microphones to go to Mars thanks to their clarity […]
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