Volume automation is one of the quickest methods in controlling the track volume in the mix without the need to edit the waveform or do destructive editing. This feature is supported in Reaper and this is a tutorial on how to use them. When to use Volu …
If you have a weak sounding mix; like the one that sounds tiny on big speakers and lacking in bass punch or high end then it definitely needs some mastering. Audio mastering is done after audio mixing where you have successfully combined all tracks to …
The easiest answer is that dBFS is a level meter used in digital hardware or software while dBU and VU is used on any analog audio equipment. The level meters you see in your recording software are entirely in dBFS. There is a HUGE difference between a …
Hi Emerson, I love your website, it is very instructive. I would consider myself proficient in mixing, and a novice in mastering. I create mixes using top 40 songs, for competitive cheerleading teams. I use Acid 7.0 software for the actual mixing, and …
This an important beginner guide in audio mixing. This is all about setting right levels and headroom for your audio mixing projects. If you ignore the importance of setting proper levels and setting headroom, the mixdown ends up squashed, poor in dyna …