Are “True Peak” limiters really necessary?
…And do they sound better or worse than regular limiters?
These types of limiters—and the problems they were invented to solve—are often misunderstood.
Today, Justin Colletti offers a practical understanding of how they work, and some clear guidelines for how, when, where and why to use them.
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Today we are talking about mastering myths that just won’t go away.
Justin Colletti has been in audio for more than 2 decades, and has been mastering exclusively for at least one of them, earning gold and platinum credits along the way.
Here are the misunderstandings that he keeps seeing pop up again and again:
/the-mastering-myths-that-refuse-to-die/
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How should you EQ your mix bus?
…And should you even EQ it at all??
That’s what we’ll be talking about today.
There are a handful of different philosophies and approaches on this, and we’ll be walking your through each of them, so you can figure out which will work best for you.
/the-unwritten-rules-of-mix-bus-eq/
#masteringengineer #mixingengineer #audiomastering
Do your favorite mics have transformers in them? Or do you prefer transformerless mic designs?
If you're like a lot of producers, engineers and musicians, you may have never even considered the question!
But the presence of a transformer (or the lack of one) can have a BIG impact on the character of a mic, and how it performs.
Aim Audio makes the first mic I've EVER SEEN that can switch between a transformer and transformerless mode. This has literally been unheard of until their Inspire microphone came out late last year!
For the first time, we get to compare what the same mic would sound like with and without a transformer, so you can get a better sense for what kind of impact they have on your sound—and why you'd want to switch between these modes of operation.
/transformer-vs-transformerless-mics-compared-ft-aim-audio/
#studiomic #microphones #audioengineer
How well do you know your vintage mics?
Do you know your Neumann M49 from your M50, and your AKG C12 from Telefunken Elam 251?
If you do, you'll be in good company!
...And if you don't? We're going to demystify it all for you today and make this simple and memorable.
Join us as we survey the most important condenser microphones in history, detailing their history, their use in modern music production—and alternative options to pricey classics and the same old sounds.
/a-brief-history-of-microphones-classic-condensers/
#vintagemicrophones #condensermic #audioengineer #studiomic
"The Best Stereo Width Plugins (That You Probably Haven’t Heard Of)"
Stereo Width: We all want it. But how to get it? Nick Messitte joins Justin Colletti to look over the most powerful stereo widening plugins on the market today.
Check out the article or video version here: /the-best-stereo-width-plugins-that-you-probably-havent-heard-of/
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In recent weeks, I've been trying a totally new kind of limiter. One that actually preserves transients—better than any other limiter I've heard.
If you've never heard of it before, don't be surprised! It's just becoming publicly available THIS WEEK.
It's called the AL-1 from Naturl Audio, and I've been trying it extensively in my masters lately.
I am simply amazed at how "un -squashed" this thing sounds compared to conventional limiters.
Join me, Preston "Prizzie" Reid, and Andrew Rynhard as we explore this totally new approach to limiting.
If you use limiters, I think you're going to love hearing it with us.
/a-totally-new-kind-of-limiter-a-look-at-the-al-1-from-naturl-audio/
#audioengineer #masteringengineer #limiter #audiolimiting #audioeffects #mixingengineer #naturlaudio #al1
Some of our favorite mics from JZ Microphones are on sale this week! Justin uses the Amethyst in almost all of his podcast episodes.
It's a fat, full sounding condenser with all of the punch and detail you want out of a mic, with none of the harshness.
It pairs beautifully with their Black Hole, which is exceptionally clear and natural sounding.
Enter code SONIC100 at checkout for an extra $100 off /pages/spring-sale?utm_source=sonicscoop&utm_medium=socials
#studiomic #affordablemicrophones #audioengineer #musicprodcer
What genres do you work in the most? Is it rock, pop, hip hop, R&B, metal, EDM?
The reality is that all of them have different norms when it comes to production, arrangement and performance.
…And because of this, all of them require a substantially different approach to the mix.
Have your really stopped to consider what kinds of balance decisions make a mix sound “right” for its style?
And how about breaking the rules—are there times you can steer away from the usual approach for a genre?
Today, I’ll be exploring the norms, traditions and tropes of each genre, how to get them right, and how and when to bend the rules.
/the-unwritten-rules-for-mixing-each-genre/
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Recently, I released a new video about the one key principle that leads to truly HUGE metal mixes.
In it, we evaluate this principle through some of the most massive sounding metal mixes of all time. But, I think you’ll quickly find this principle applies to any genre, from rock to pop to hip hop and beyond.
This trick is what allows you to get huge kicks, basses, guitars, keys, vocals, and more—seemingly all at once.
…How do they do it?
The trick is simple. But to understand its true power, you’ve got to HEAR it in action. And that’s exactly what we do today. Check it out here: /the-secret-principle-to-huge-metal-mixes/
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Bob Power was a legendary producer, engineer and mixer for the likes of Tribe Called Quest, Erykah Badu, De La Soul, D’Angelo and so many more.
He passed away last week, and was a great influence on the world of music production—as well as a true mentor to many.
Bob’s mixing masterclass on our channel is still our most popular video in 17+ years on YouTube. If you haven’t seen it, you should.
Join me today for the livestream I did recently in honor of the great Bob Power, and tour his musical legacy along with me.
/mix-masters-the-sound-of-bob-power/
#audioengineer #bobpower #musicproducer #mixingengineer
RIP to the late, great Bob Power—legendary producer, engineer and mixer for the likes of Tribe Called Quest, Erykah Badu, De La Soul, D'Angelo and many more.
He was a great influence on the world of music production, and a great guy. A true mentor to many.
Bob shared his philosophy with us on our channel more than once, and his epic 2017 MixCon Masterclass remains our most watched video of the past 15+ years.
If you've never delved into his teaching and philosophy of the mix, you should:
/mixing-masterclass-bob-power/
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