Dolby Atmos has been an innovative way to deliver music and movies to the public ever since its launch in 2012. Studios and cinemas around the world have included this technology into their workflow to produce immersive audio experiences. Streaming services such as Netflix and Amazon have even started asking for content to be delivered […]
A lot of people often get frustrated with the low end in their room, and they start thinking “man if only I had a sub, maybe that would fix things”. There are good and bad reasons to get a sub. You want your low end to go even deeper. That is a great reason to […]
More often than not, vocals are the most important part of a mix. The quality of the vocal is decided in the recording phase. Without a good recording, you can’t produce good vocals. Trying to fix it in the mixing stage simply won’t work if the quality is poor to begin with. There are several steps […]
Sampling is a powerful tool that has helped music producers to create some of the most popular genres in modern music. Today, samples can essentially be found anywhere you cast your net, and sampling has become one of the most popular ways for producers to produce music. A simple production technique, sampling has become a […]
Often considered a requirement for the composition of music, is an understanding of music theory still necessary today? Armed with an array of gear and technologies, incredible music can be produced without the need to understand sheet music or dissect chord progressions. Many great music producers have created incredible records without any formal training in […]
It has become much harder is recent times to determine where producing ends and mixing begins, with many of the same digital audio workstations (DAW) and plugins used in both processes. Mixing as one goes is one of the more influential changes in the modern music workflow. Channels are littered with plugins long before a […]
The substantial reduction of controls on the Subsequent 25 in comparison to the Subsequent 37 concerned me at first if I’m honest. For all intents are purposes, the Subsequent 25 looks like a far simpler synthesiser. In truth, however, Moog have succeeded in transferring the beating heart of the Subsequent 37 into its cutting-edge anatomy. […]
Being able to change the filter slope from the classic Moog 24dB per octave is a great feature retained from the Subsequent 37. You can now change this to 6dB, 12dB or 18dB via the hidden parameter settings. Within the envelope section, there are four knobs on the front panel relating to the attack, decay, […]
My attention was first brought to Moog’s Sub Phatty after viewing an interview with music production duo The Chainsmokers. They used it on their hit track “Roses”. From what I understand, the days are numbered for Moog’s Sub Phatty. This became apparent recently when trying to purchase one. Many of the big retailers no longer […]
Before you decide to send your song to be mastered, it’s worth spending some time referencing your mix. Compare it with other mixes in your library, listening carefully to the frequency range, dynamics and levels of the instruments. It’s important to choose a track that is similar in style to yours. Choosing a rock track […]