Here is a very brief clip that describes how to group similar instruments into auxiliary tracks on your recording session. By doing this, you can process several instrument groups simultaneously while maintaining a visually separated mixer.
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Here is a short video describing proper studio monitor placement and selection. If you’re working out of a home studio it’s important to conceptualize how sound reflects throughout the room and ultimately reaches your ears. The goal is to achieve a flat and accurate EQ response that will truthfully represent the sound. The more accurate the response, the better the sound in your studio will translate to everthing from a car to a nightclub’s speaker system.
Although this clip is essentially an advertisement for T-Racks and Bobby Osinski’s books, if you are interested in the fundamentals of audio mastering, there are some very good pieces of advice in this short clip. Eq’ing, Compression, and Limiting on the master mix level are detailed in this video.
Recently I’ve been using iZotpe Ozone to Master my newer music projects. After applying Ozone’s effects,the difference in quality and dynamics is like night and day. I can’t recommend this product enough. I encourage everyone to give it a try. Anyhow, here is a tutorial that displays Ozone’s ability to scan the frequencies represented in one song to be mimicked in your own track. Incredible.
Here is a collection of new music I have been working on during the last six weeks. I’ve been testing out a lot of new mixing techniques and production methods with Reason and Ableton. I hope you enjoy the music! =)
Many songwriters/composers are unfamiliar with side compression as a mixing technique. When applied correctly this effect can do wonders for mix downs and frequency control. If you’re unfamiliar with the “sound” of side compression, you might be surprised to find how often it is used in mainstream music. With the rise in popularity of dance music in pop culture it might be time to check out what side compression can do for your music. Here is a video by lucky date detailing how side chain compression can be used to manipulate bass synthesizers.
Here is a mix recorded recently at The Red C Lounge. Located in the heart of the Gaslamp, (downtown San Diego) Red C is one of the very few clubs in San Diego that supports all varieties of hip hop, old school, funk, r&b, house…etc…Needless to say, Red C is one of those places that is all about the music, the vibe, and supporting creative artists. Enjoy the mix, and if you would like to burn your own CD feel free to download the ZIP file while you’re at it. (All track art and info included). Cheers!
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DJ Timeless Live @ Red C (Continuous Mix)
DJ Timeless Live @ Red C (24 Track Zip File)
SPEAKER BUMP MIX Vol. 1 (03.25.10)
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Here is a live mix from San Jose’s one and only INDASKYES. He’s always been one of the most eclectic musicians I’ve know and I’m happy to see that he is continuing the tradition by producing some of the wildest remixes I’ve heard recently. Speaker Bump was recorded live at his recent show at the Motif Lounge in San Jose. For up to date information about Indaskyes’ latest releases and news visit www.indaskyes.com/
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Imogen Heap – “Hide and Seek” and Digitech’s Vocalist Workstation
Melodyne, Autotune, and Digitech Vocalist Workstation are a few examples of the many vocal processors utilized in popular music today. In this case, Imogen Heap is using Digitech’s Vocalist Workstation to perform her song “Hide and Seek”. You may have heard samples from this song used in Jason Derulo’s “Whatcha Say” (Produced by J. R. Rotem and Fuego) and in Afrojack’s popular dance remix. DVW allows users to add up to five part harmonies to either live or pre-recorded vocals. The resulting sound is a harmonized chorus-like effect, each note sounding as if it had been passed through it’s own vocoder.