The oboe is a popular double-reed woodwind instrument, commonly designed to play in the treble or soprano range (though other members of the oboe family cover other ranges). The instrument is commonly used in orchestra and chamber music ensembles or as a solo instrument. A proper oboe reed is essential to play the oboe to…
It’s no secret that compression is one of the most important processes in mixing. However, dynamic range compression remains somewhat mysterious to beginners, and many aspiring mixers don’t use it to its fullest potential in their mixes. In this article, I’ll present you with what I believe to be the top 11 best compression tips…
We all know that equalization, or “EQ,” is one of the most important processes in mixing. However, it’s often difficult to get the most out of EQ in our mixes, finding ways of using just the right amount for great balance across the frequency spectrum. In this article, I’ll present you with what I believe…
The snare drum, when applicable, is an important part of a mix, especially in modern music. Its popularity and versatility span plenty of genres, and a lot can be done with compression to extend such versatility further. When it comes to compressing snare drums, there are no simple step-by-step instructions; every mix is unique. However,…
The kick drum is an important part of many songs, and it has become essential to mix it properly in modern music. As one of the most important mixing tools, compression is often used to help mix the kick drum appropriately. When it comes to compressing kick drums, there are no simple step-by-step instructions; every…
Electric guitars are wildly popular, offer superb tonal variety, and can sometimes benefit greatly from compression in the mix. When it comes to compressing electric guitars, there are no simple step-by-step instructions; every mix is unique. However, there are certain considerations we should take into account when compressing electric guitars, which is what this article…
The bass guitar’s popularity comes from its importance in many mixes, often serving rhythmic and/or melodic roles while offering low-end musical content to the mix. Compression is commonly used on bass guitar to help it sit perfectly in the mix. When it comes to compressing bass guitar, there are no simple step-by-step instructions; every mix…
Saxophones are popular in various music formats, including concert bands, chamber music ensembles, as solo instruments, marching and military bands, jazz and rock bands and modern pop recordings. A proper saxophone mouthpiece is needed to play the saxophone to its full potential. Because the saxophone is such a popular instrument, it makes perfect sense that…
Vocals are often the most important element of a song and mix, while compression is certainly one of the essential mixing tools. When it comes to compressing vocals, there are no simple step-by-step instructions; no vocalist, performance, or mix is the same. However, there are certain considerations we should take into account when compressing vocals,…
Affiliate marketing is one of the most popular methods of generating passive income online. As music producers, we can tap into this growing opportunity to earn some extra cash (or even a full-time income) as we establish our careers in music. Whether you promote hardware, software, sample packs, courses, or anything else related to music…
The world of Eurorack can be daunting and expensive, even when it comes to the cases that hold the many available modules. With so many great cases to choose from, it can be challenging to pick the ideal case for a given Eurorack system. In this article, we’ll go through the best Eurorack case options…
The world of Eurorack modules can be daunting and expensive, and with so many drum and percussion modules to choose from, it can be a challenge to pick the ideal module for a given Eurorack system. In this article, we’ll go through the best options for choosing one or more drum/percussion modules for your Eurorack…
