What does an audio engineer do? Advice from a pro on how to become one
As audio hardware and software has become cheaper and more accessible, more and more people have begun buying gear to record themselves or produce...
Audio mixing
Audio mixing is the art of blending, editing, and balancing multiple sources of sound to achieve sonic clarity and cohesion. Check out our resources below to learn the tools and techniques used in creating professional sounding mixes.
Principles of equalization: how to EQ your mix
EQ is a fundamental tool used by audio engineers to shape the sound of music, voice recordings, and other audio content. With equalization, you...
Choosing the right EQ for your mix
Using EQ in audio mixing enhances clarity and balances the overall sound. It can be difficult to know which EQ is best for different mixing tasks, whether...
How to get a loud mix while preserving dynamic range
“The loudness wars are over!” they said. “Loudness normalization and dynamics won!” they said, and yet still, many people crave a loud...
Getting started with VEA to clean up your voice recordings
With thousands of podcast episodes and video content being uploaded every day, audio quality can be very hit or miss. Listeners are willing to forgive a...
Introducing VEA: your AI-powered voice recording enhancer
Getting clear, consistent voice recordings has never been easier. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned professional, the new VEA AI audio enhancer is an...
Reverb vs. delay: when to use each
People often ask, “Which is better: reverb or delay?” and “Should I use both reverb and delay?” The answers totally depend on what...
Understanding guitar compression: a beginner’s guide
When mixing music, audio compression is one of the most powerful tools we have at our disposal. When applied skillfully we are able to reshape an...
Must-know audio file formats in 2023
The discipline of music production is awash with confusing file formats. Understanding them is both bewildering and crucial, as different formats have...
Reverb pre-delay explained: how to avoid a muddy reverb sound
Reverbs can be tricky to get right. Many of them have a confusing number of controls, often labeled incongruously. Add the nature of the effect itself to the...
10 of the best reverb plugins in 2023 to give you a spacious sound
Reverb is a vital, complex, and often misunderstood tool in the world of audio production. Making matters more confusing, there’s a veritable glut of...
8 tips for mixing vocal harmonies
Mixing vocal harmonies offers the unique advantage of creating lush, captivating textures that enhance the emotional impact of a song. These harmonies can...
