Interfacing JAMin with Ardour
The easiest way to interface JAMin with Ardour is to use an insert on the Master channel of the mixer. The figure below shows an screenshot of an Ardour mixer. There is an insert (in red) on the on the...
View ArticleAn Example of Loud Mastering
Okay, so you may have read my post called: To Limit or not to Limit. Well, I´m afraid I´m going to have to admit I was slightly wrong in that one. However, it still has some good points about limiting...
View ArticleLive Sound, Monitors and Pepper Spray
This one’s more suited to those of you who do live sound mixing. When mixing a live band , the monitors on stage are often blasting louder than the actual speakers. This can make mixing the sound a...
View ArticleHigh There?!
Do your recordings lack definition? Are the drums hard to hear with everything else playing? Is your mix a giant mess? Are you feeling depressed? Well, I may have an answer to help all of the above...
View ArticleSound Mixing Tips: EQ vs Volume
Here’s a tip for live mixing and mastering, but can probably be used in any area of audio recording: If you can’t hear an instrument, it’s probably because of its EQ – not its volume. Before you push...
View ArticleNew Ardour Recommended Plugin Effects Page
Sorry it’s been so long since the last post. Brian and I have been insanely busy with work. One of the biggest problems with using Ardour is the ridiculous number of LADSPA effects plugins that are...
View ArticleHow to get a Kick out of the Bass Drum using EQ
The bass drum, which many know as the kick drum, plays an important role in music. It stirs emotion in the audience, making them want to dance as it thumps through their bodies. This is of course, what...
View ArticleHome Recording Book Collection
Hi guys, I have recently stumbled upon an excellent series of books/ebooks that explain how to get the most out of your home recording studio. It’s written in an interesting and down-to-earth manner,...
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