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Stock Plugins vs. 3rd Party Plugins (Which are Better?!)

Why would anyone need to buy an EQ plugin? Every DAW already has an EQ included, right? Compressors too. Why pay more for a compressor that has basically the same functions? There are a few good reasons, and we’re going to find out what they are. But that doesn’t mean that you can’t make professional mixes with only stock plugins. Let’s talk about the situations in which you might choose stock over third party or third party over stock. This is… Stock Plugins vs. 3rd Party Plugins! Let the battle commence!

Are Mixing And Mastering The Same Thing? (Both Explained!)

Are you unclear on what the difference between mixing and mastering is? In this video I go over what mixing and mastering are exactly, and what the goals are that we’re trying to achieve when mixing and mastering. The mixing stage is the stage that comes after the recording and editing stages. The mastering stage is a separate part of the process that comes after the mixing stage. Let’s dive a little deeper and find out exactly what’s involved.

Mixing a Rock Song From Start To Finish | Part 7: Finishing The Mix

Learn the full mixing process in this “Mixing a Rock Song From Start To Finish” video series. In part seven we finalise the mix. If you’ve ever had trouble getting your mixes finished and ready for mastering, this is the video for you. Find out how I critically listen to the whole mix and make quick decisions on any rough edges that I come across.

Mixing a Rock Song From Start To Finish | Part 6: Automation

Learn the full mixing process in this “Mixing a Rock Song From Start To Finish” video series. In part six we go through automation. Automation is an essential, yet often overlooked part of mixing. It lets you change how a plugin affects the audio at different points in the track. This can help create balance across the mix. It can also add excitement and keep the mix aurally interesting throughout.

Mixing Piano With Vocals

Mixing piano with vocals can be tricky. Even if they’re the only two elements of the song. The main issue that you’re likely to face when mixing piano with vocals is getting them to sound cohesive and work well together without them masking each other and becoming muddy. I show you how to achieve this by making use of EQ and compression. I also make use of side-chain compression for a balanced mix. Finally I show you how to make use of reverb and delay for a smooth and realistic ambience.

Delay Parameters Explained!

Delays are easy to implement, but much harder to master. The first step to delay mastery though, is to have the delay parameters explained so that you know exactly how to control your delays.

Some of these settings are self explanatory, others have more subtle effects, or take some playing around with, to really understand how they affect the audio. Before we go into the parameters though, let’s be clear on exactly what delay is…

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