Most of us pay a $10 bill without thinking twice, but very few of us could instantly say whose face is printed on it. The same thing happens in music all the time. Many guitarists and bassists make great music and use gain and volume every day, yet they still do not clearly understand how the two are different. They become part… Read More »Gain vs Volume: Know the Difference if You’re Producing Music
Shaping your sound the way you like most is no longer a big deal. At present, you have all the cutting-edge tools to tune your music. From controlling sync to managing effects, you can do anything. But if muddy sounds are still coming in your mixes, you must understand the fundamentals of electronic music creation. Gain staging is the first thing you can start… Read More »A Guide to Gain Staging in Your Music Production
Are you facing this? Your audio sounds great when you play it in your studio. But when you play it outside of your glass-sheltered studio, it sounds worse. If the sound of your bass and vocals feels dull and distant, you must realize there is a problem with your sound mix. Most probably, you’re mixing sounds that sound muddy. Mixing engineers who have been in the industry… Read More »Why Does Your Mix Sound Muddy and 5 Ways to Fix It
