Signal flow is one of the most important concepts to understand in music production and audio more generally. It's the basis of how all audio systems work. Whether you're just starting out or you...
Category: Mixers
Panning is one of the most fundamental aspects of mixing in stereo and surround sound formats, and it's worth understanding in detail if we want the best results in our mixes and music...
Faders are perhaps the most important tool for mixing and are often taken for granted. If you're interested in learning more about these fundamental controls in the world of audio, you've come to the...
Subgroups are an important routing tool in our mixers, allowing us to simplify the mixing process and get more out of fewer processors and effects. Whether you're mixing a record, recording, or...
Inserts are important parts of mixers that are sometimes taken for granted in modern digital audio workstations. If you're unsure of what inserts are or you want to gather more information on inserts...
Mixing/Recording: What Are Auxiliary Tracks, Sends & Returns?
Auxiliary tracks are invaluable tools in mixing, recording, live sound, and any other job that utilizes an audio mixer. If you're at all confused about aux tracks, sends and returns, or you'd like...