You might often see the term, “I/O” written in articles, on gear, or in instruction manuals etc. I/O means “In and Out”. It is referencing your Inputs and Outputs on your device(s). The below video follows our “Beginners Guide to Audio Interface” post, in which I explain what an audio interface is. After understanding […]
Tag: Mixing Music
Beginners Guide to your Audio Interface
Beginners guide to your audio interface If you are new to recording, and specifically recording on your computer, buying and learning your setup can sometimes feel like an overwhelming task. What is an audio interface? Why do I need one? Can’t I just record straight into my computer?? What are these “Eye/Ohh’s” everyone keeps […]
Using a Reference Mix
Using reference mixes We have all been there, we start to mix our song. We add a little boost in the high end of the vocals. A few more slider moves and it seems like our mix is finally coming together. We boost the high end on the vocals just a smidgen more and […]
Using a Frequency Analyzer in your mix process
How to use a Spectrum Analyzer in your mix process. Allow your eyes to assist your ears. -Mike Lizotte
Mixing Tip of the Day: Effect Chains_Vox
Mixing Tip of the Day: Effect Chains – Vox Compression Effect chain presets are a huge time saver in DAW mixing. In the analog world we have “channel strip” hardware units, which are comprised of various effects in a signal chain. Typically you might see an EQ, Compressor and Limiter for example. We can […]