Category: DAWs|Mixing|Mastering
How to Create the Preverb Effect with DAWs
Preverb, where reverb swelled up to a note’s start instead of decaying after the note, was big in the 60s. Here’s how to get that sound with today’s DAWs.... Read More
How to Do True Tape-Type Varispeed in Cakewalk/Sonar
Despite what some people may think, you can really do true, tape-type varispeed in Cakewalk/Sonar that changes both pitch and duration simultaneously.... Read More
5 Ableton Live Tips
From improving laptop efficiency in live performance, to a free wireless remote, to a metronome makeover, these tips help take Ableton Live even further.... Read More
Hard Disk Editing for the Ultimate Bass Groove
This hard disk editing technique can tweak a bass part’s timing to groove right along with the drums, and give a super-tight rhythm section.... Read More
How to Use DX Plug-Ins with VST-only DAWs
DX and DXi plug-ins are orphaned formats, and some programs no longer support them—in theory. But you can use those “vintage” effects with VST-only DAWs.... Read More
Even Out a Track’s Levels with Melodyne
Melodyne can correct amplitude as well as pitch. This technique creates more consistent dynamics, without any artifacts from compression or limiting.... Read More
Improve Your Mixes with Pink Noise – Really!
Improve mixes by adding pink noise? Yeah, it sounds crazy...until you find out how to do it, and end up with better, more translatable mixes as a result.... Read More
Let’s Bust Some Preamp Myths
Preamps—like mics, speakers, and music business lawyers—are shrouded in mystery. But don’t believe everything you read, and let’s bust some myths.... Read More