Category: Signal Processing
Multiband Signal Processing
Multiband signal processing splits a signal into multiple frequency bands, and then processes each band individually. Can you say “major creative options”?... Read More
Advanced Tremolo Techniques
Tremolos have come a long way since surf music. Synching them to tempo, and using serial or parallel routings, can add a new kind of rhythmic spice.... Read More
Make Better Guitar Mixes with These 7 EQ Tips
When mixing guitar, equalization is key to making sure the guitar fits well with the other tracks—and these 7 tips are all about helping toward that goal.... Read More
How to Use Rack-Mount Compressors with Guitar and Bass
A recording studio’s rack-mount compressors can offer better specs, and more versatility, than stompboxes—but you need to interface guitar with them correctly.... Read More
How to Make Reverb “Bloom”
Reverb pre-delay can conflict with note attacks by adding an echo that sounds percussive. Making the reverb decay “bloom” over time can solve this problem.... Read More
Should EQ Go Before or After Compression?
The order of effects is important. But while there are some “default” orders, each situation is different—and you need to know what will work best for you.... Read More
5 Compression Tips for Vocals
There’s no shortage of compressor tips on the web, but let’s look at five useful, practical compressor tips that maximize the effectiveness of vocals.... Read More
Alternative Clean Guitar Sounds with Novel EQ Curves
Novel EQ curves can create some of the clean guitar sounds associated with out-of-phase pickups—but without loss output level loss, and with more options.... Read More