How to Use Transient Shaper for Better Drum Breaks
Transient shapers are an effective way of sculpting the attack and sustain of an audio signal in a way that is more efficient, clean, and simple compared to...
7 Creative Automation Tips for Music Producers
Audio production can take a lot of practice and a great deal of time. Fortunately, mix automation techniques can help speed up your process and improve...
5 Music Production Challenges to Sharpen Your Skills at Home
Like many people around the world, we music producers are staying at home. Without the excitement of usual musical events—like going to the...
How to Humanize and Dehumanize Drums
Modern drum production seems to fit into one of two categories: unquantized patterns that mimic the nuances of live playing, and distinctly electronic beats...
Better Together: 6 Ways to Use Multiple iZotope Plug-ins in Your Next Session
One of the great conveniences of using digital audio plug-ins is how easy it becomes to mix and match your processing effects. That means we creators can...
Mixing for Atmosphere: 6 Tips
Previously, we looked at production techniques for adding atmosphere to music. Think of this article as part two—I’ll touch on production, but mostly I’ll...
Producing Music for Commercial Gigs: TV Shows, Radio Ads, and More
So you’ve been hired to write a jingle for an ad, website, or podcast. Congratulations! This is an exciting milestone, since it means you are...
6 Tips for Using Reverb in Different Genres of Music
As with all processing, genre needs to be considered when adding reverb to the various elements a mix. What’s appropriate in one style of music is...
8 Reverb Tips: How to Manage Reverb-Heavy Mixes
Some styles of music call for more reverb than others. But piling on plug-ins without a gameplan can quickly turn your mix into a cloudy wash of sound. To...
5 Tips for Creative Vocal Production in Hip-Hop and Other Genres
Preparing the studio for a vocal session, recording a vocalist, and yes, even editing performances can be great fun, but I get the most excitement from...
5 Tips for Balancing EDM Kicks in the Mix
This article references a previous version of Neutron. Learn about Neutron 5 and its powerful features including Assistant View, Target...
How to Mix Hi-Hats: 8 Tips for Added Energy
In our blog articles “5 Tips for Mixing High End” and “8 Tips for Taming Harsh Treble in the Mix” we provided some general tips for managing high end in...
Noise Reduction Tips: When Does Noise Help or Harm a Mix
From tire screeches to dog barks and public transit beeps, noise is a consistent fixture of the city soundscape. While these sounds tend to blend into the...
