In this extended tutorial, iZotope’s Mike Metlay dives into the machine learning tech behind Music Rebalance in RX 7, its basic functionality, and some of the cool things you can do with it, from subtle and magical to over-the-top crazy. Let’s learn the basics of how Music Rebalance works, and how to use it, before moving onto getting weird and pushing it beyond the normal settings.
Mixing In Stereo — Everything You Need To Know To Make Your Music Mono Compatible | Production Expert
Think you know everything there is about mixing in stereo? Think again. FabFilter has published an excellent three part video series produced by Dan Worrall titled How To Mix In Stereo Without Sucking In Mono. This series is extremely well presented explaining stereo mixing fundamentals, panning, stereo microphone placement, phase, the effects of comb filtering, width, mono compatibility and more.
I just watched the first part — “Toeing the Blumlein” and stayed fascinated throughout.
I do a lot of mono monitoring to make sure things don’t get lost, but I rarely make changes that will make the mono mix down work really well. These videos are an excellent pointer.
Using Logic built-in plug-ins I think it will require several steps (made easy by the FabFilter tools)
Bus effects — independent panning required?
Logic EQ would need to have two instances, one for Mid and one for Side. Probably 2 aux channels…no, simply use the EQ in “Dual Mono” mode and work with Mid and Side channels as desired. Unfortunately there are no documentation resources for the “Dual Mono” mode of the EQs in Logic. The documentation says use two plug-ins. I will try to compare other EQs and see how easily things can be adapted.
Ozone 9 EQ essentially has both available “easily” along with pan and width.
Mid, Side, and Everything In Between (A Mid/Side Deep Dive)
Mid/side processing is an undeniably powerful technique, and one which gives the mastering engineer a wide range of sonic sculpting tools not available with traditional stereo processing. However, as we all learned from Spiderman’s Uncle Ben, “with great power comes great responsibility.”
IK Multimedia has a nifty new EQ — T-Racks EQual…
The new EQual digital equalizer is a 10-band, ultra-clear, high-end parametric equalizer with an extremely transparent sound, ultra-precise editing and a vast array of filter shapes that are based on the typical curves of classic British and American analog EQ’s. This incredibly flexible “hybrid monster” gives you the best of both worlds — digital precision with transparent clarity and on-demand analog character that works perfectly for high end mastering as well as individual track work.
Also need to look at the Imagers….
Multiband Compressors vs. Dynamic EQs: Differences and Uses
Multiband Compressors vs. Dynamic EQs: Differences and Uses
Multiband compressors and dynamic EQs are some of the most useful tools available to audio engineers. They allow for dynamic control of defined frequency ranges, providing some of the functionality and benefits of both EQs and compressors. Their ability to correct “problem” frequencies in a detailed and generally transparent way makes them extremely helpful for balancing a single sound or a full mix.
Useful comparison from iZotope to help us choose between these somewhat similarly behaving tools.
Compression: When and How to Use It in Nectar, Neutron, and Ozone
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Compression: When and How to Use It in Nectar, Neutron, and Ozone
In previous articles, we covered different types of hardware compressors and why their behavior matters in this hybrid/digital world. We also covered typical mistakes engineers make in using compression. This article expounds on compression in a specific way: we are diving into the various compressors available in the iZotope ecosystem and relating them to real-world applications.
by Nick Messitte, iZotope Contributor December 9, 2019
10 Great Reference Mixes for Electronic Music
10 Great Reference Mixes for Electronic Music
by Nick Messitte, iZotope Contributor November 14, 2019
Electronic Music has changed since it went palpably mainstream. From EDM to deeper subgenres like Dubstep, Trap, Future House, and various combinations thereof, the genre has evolved, both in the mainstream and the underground.
Thus, I thought a modern tally of great reference mixes was in order to aid in your own productions, mixes, and masters.