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Recording, Mixing, and Mastering
Chris Athens Breaks Down Mastering, Part 1
Sterling Sound's Senior Mastering Engineer Drops Jewels; Mastering Still a Worthy Step in the Recording…
No Quick-Fix Core Setup
Building Out the Setup That’s Right for You, Means Taking No Shortcuts
By AMIR SAID (SA'ID)
When it comes…
Treating Your Samples Before the Mix Stage
Prior to the Mix, Amplification is Key
By AMIR SAID (SA'ID)
When it comes to treating your sampled sounds…
Using Time-Stretch with Samples
Time Stretching Might Help with Timing, But Not Always Good for the Sound; Tempo Modification an…
BeatTips MusicStudy: O.C. & A.G. – “2 For The Money,” Beat by Showbiz
Street Corner Laced Rhymes and A Hard-Hitting, but Intricately Arranged Beat
By AMIR SAID (SA'ID)…
Mixing Hip Hop/Rap Music, Part 1
The Fundamentals Of Equalization And Other Key Mix Components
By CUS
Mixing is one key element to any…
Use Plug-Ins? Don’t Slam the Signal
How to Avoid Distortion and Other Leveling Problems When Using EQ Plug-Ins
By CUS
Ask any mix engineer…
Jewel Droppin’: Mixing with Cus
For Mix Engineers, Hip Hop/Rap Presents a Set of Challenges
As Told to AMIR SAID (SA'ID)
BeatTips:…
Troubleshooting the Vocal Chain Of Command
Finding and Rooting Out Distortion on Vocals
By CUS and AMIR SAID (SA'ID)
When it comes to recording and…
Check This Music Out: Showbiz & AG, “Fat Pockets;” Dope Styles
Showbiz, a King of Sampling Style
By AMIR SAID (SA'ID)
Wow. When Showbiz & AG dropped "Fat…