[VIDEO] Using Ableton Looper for bounce-type functionality
Ableton Live limiting tip
If you have to use the Ableton Live limiter for your master limiting, you may have noticed it can soften your drums very easily. Well, try this.
Insert a Saturator first, and try, say, 2 dB of Drive; Saturator will always clip your peaks a bit, and this will take some of the stress of the limiter as peaks will be hitting the limiter less.
Then, a good tip Continue reading Ableton Live limiting tip
Finishing songs (part 2)
I wrote a blog post for CloudBounce about finishing songs / work ethic.
It’s a bit of a “remix” of an earlier blog post of mine.
Peep it…I hope there’s some helpful thoughts. These have helped me!
[VIDEO] Plugin check: Trackspacer
Plugin checkout #1: Wavesfactory Trackspacer.
A dynamic sidechain plugin that cuts out from the desired signal the frequencies of the source signal. A helpful mixing tool. Showing how Trackspacer can be used to make room in a mix.
Was working on this mix and needed to something about vox/guitar clash and Trackspacer helped me a bit.
Tools of the trade part 1
Tools of the trade from a mixing + mastering project from tracks for a client tackled (drum and bass).
Some trusted plugins here:
• Massey Tapehead is my favorite “beef-it-up-izer”…use it on wimpy drumsounds every time to give them a bit of girth. Also great in reducing excessive highs.
• iZotope Neutron transient designer is unbeatable in shaping the “shape” and tone of a drumsound…make it snappier or less so, brighter, longer, etc…love it.
• Oeksound Soothe is my number one tool in taming harsh resonances. And it makes it so dang easy for you. Use it on vox, harsh drums, sax, guitars…everything. Love the Delta mode, so you can hear exactly what you’re taking out.
• Slate Digital LLC goodies are all honey Continue reading Tools of the trade part 1