Category: Knowledge

Sub Frequencies

Nowadays, thanks to the development of audio technology, it is possible—and useful—to add sub frequencies to an audio source. Since human hearing is not that sensitive, when a sound reaches a range below 20Hz, audiences tend to feel the noises rather than hear them.Today, however, it is possible to recover sub frequencies to certain musical…
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Creating a Mobile Studio

Creating a mobile studio is now possible. Acoustically treated rooms are pretty expensive, but it is now possible to create acoustically treated rooms and take them anywhere. Life has changed and technology has advanced in innovative ways, which makes the music universe quite versatile. Creating a Mobile Studio: Apps There are plenty of software applications…
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Shimmering Echoes

Shimmering echoes have their origin in echo and delay plugins. These two are basically the same thing, although their roots are different. First, delay tends to be purely digital; second, echo usually refers to as analog tape-based delays. Echo adds feedback and regeneration to a specific mix. Moreover, when a flexible amount of delayed sound…
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Processing Vocals

Creating and processing vocals is not an easy task. However, with the right tools and techniques, it can turn into a quite enjoyable journey. As years go by, many vocal processing tools and technique have developed. Nowadays, producers are able to create more powerful, cleaner, and more present vocals that blend better with the entire…
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Controlling Low Frequencies

Controlling low frequencies is crucial for anyone who wishes to produce enjoyable sounds. To begin with, a low frequency sound, also known as infrasound, refers to as sound waves with a frequency below the lower limit of audibility. The human ear hardly perceives low frequency sounds. Regardless, some people are sensitive enough to be disturbed…
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Removing Unwanted Noise

Removing unwanted noise requires certain skills. Nowadays, technology has helped by introducing innovating techniques and audio processors that do this task. Some of these processors seem to be more sophisticated and better equipped than others. Furthermore, some units achieve noise reduction in real-time by modulating environmental noises with minimal artifacts. Cleaning unwanted noise is a…
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Professional Reverb Use

Professional reverb use is mandatory for music producers. As you’ve learned in our previous entries, reverb is a widely popular audio effect within the music production universe. Experts commonly use it give depth and dimension to music mixes. In addition, reverb is an audio effect that requires time, practice, and patience. When used inappropriately, it…
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Stereo Imaging

Stereo imaging is the manipulation of a signal within a 180º stereo field. Its main goal is to create a perception of the area within that specific field. Musicians use stereo imaging to produce a sense of space for the listener. It is a typical strategy during tracking, mixing, and mastering. The modern stereo image is…
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Hemiola

A hemiola is a rhythmic arrangement where one voice imposes a time signature over a voice that is playing in a different meter. You achieve this by emphasizing certain notes. Nowadays, there are a wide variety of adaptations and arrangements of this arrangement. Some are simpler, while others are more complex. Hemiolas are popular in…
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Progressive Intros

Harmony is the basis of progressive intros. In these, it’s essential for the user to emphasize the basic elements that will be working together throughout the music piece. In addition, it’s extremely important to have in mind that each and every element is crucial. The reason is that it sets the mood for the entire…
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