text is a tough way to do audio — ⇧ SHIFT — ⌃ CONTROL — ⌥ OPTION — ⌘ COMMAND
Crazy World (Judgement Day)” is the first glimpse into Jamestown Revival’s forthcoming LP. Band members Jonathan Clay and Zach Chance sat down to reflect on shared experiences about the crazy world we live in, hence the delivery of “Crazy World (Judgement Day).”
I really like the sound of the vocals. Well-centered with a bit of width.
Audio Gain, Volume, & Gain Staging — Produce Like A Pro:
If audio gain is reserved to describe the input level on a source, then volume is the measurable output level of a signal, after processing. Volume is typically measured in dB SPL and can be boiled down to the loudness we actually hear.
Mixing in your DAW, every track is routed to a stereo channel, or “mix buss.” How loud the output of the mix buss is can be called “volume!”
Well put. Gain/trim = input. Volume = output. Wonder where we put “level”?
I still have to deal with bands who think the right thing to do to get the “sound” right for the wedges and the room (sigh) is to turn up the trim pot. All the faders must be at unity…
I’m really enjoying the things I get to listen to and read from the Produce Like a Pro Academy. We’re not in Kansas anymore.
EQ Cheat Sheet: Simple Guidelines for Effective Equalization — Produce Like A Pro:
Understanding equalization–probably the most widely used signal processor available to engineers–is essential to making records sound their absolute best. Sometimes it’s as simple as high-passing an instrument in the proper spot, while other cases require a bit more attention and precision. Either way, EQ is fundamental to making mix elements sound more or less defined, larger or smaller, or “better” versus “different.” Having a general reference like an EQ cheat sheet will help get you where you want to go more quickly.
In response to a request at the Produce Like a Pro Academy I went hunting for some easy to access cheatsheets. This is one of a few.
The Ultimate EQ Cheat Sheet for Every Common Instrument:
A subtractive approach to EQ
Not everyone’s ethos on EQ is the same, and most people may never see eye to eye on EQ approach. That being said, I come from the camp that subtractive over additive tends to be better for your mix in most cases. Now, I’m not saying to live in a strictly subtractive world; I do make boosts from time to time when needed or appropriate, but it’s probably a 3:1 or 4:1 ratio of cuts to boosts.
The question was asked in the Produce Like a Pro Academy. Here is one idea of a “standard” EQ cheatsheet.
How to Choose a Reverb for Music Production:
But before we begin, one caveat: there is no such thing as a bad reverb. One reverb may work incredibly well on one instrument while sounding disastrously bad on another. And furthermore, the same reverb may sound great on a guitar on one song, and create a very muddy mix on the same guitar on another song. Making the decision as to which reverb to select is personal. This guide is meant to be an idea-sparking tool to help you in the process.
Always good to share…