sound engineering

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    Does Apple Logic Pro DAW have a good built-in vocal setting?

    Does Apple Logic Pro DAW have a good built-in vocal setting? Can someone please help me? I am a beginner and I don't want to record dry vocals.
  2. Munyaradzi Mafaro

    Version 2.0 of Graindrop is out

    Update to Graindrop 2.0 (i.e., a time-based granular delay effect) by Flowsonics is out and below are some of the changes that have been by the professional audio plugin software developer: Improvements Improved color contrast in graphical user interface Increased pitch-range from (-12 to...
  3. Munyaradzi Mafaro

    Plugin Boutique updates Scaler EQ to version 1.1

    Plugin Boutique announced the release of a spectral effect, Scaler EQ version 1.1. Current users can update for free, and new users can purchase with up to a 40% discount until April 7th, 2024. The new features in Scaler EQ 1.1 Closable panels New sidechain input preset New master...
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    Any tips for taming a harsh bass sound?

    How can I reduce the harshness of a bass guitar that sounds "strident" in the mix? The bass sounds fine in a live situation, but it comes across as almost too aggressive on the recording. I have tried various plugins, but I am open to any suggestions you may have. The rest of the recording...
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    I need a little bit of advice about loudness wars

    I mix at a very low volume in Image-Line's FL Studio. As a result, when I master a track, it only comes out slightly louder and remains well below 0 dB. While I'm happy with the sound itself, I'm concerned about how quiet my tracks are compared to most commercially available music, especially...
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    What are the best headphones for mixing and mastering?

    What are the best headphones for mixing and mastering music?
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    What do you all think about the future of music and Gen AI?

    What are your thoughts on the future of music and generative artificial intelligence? It's concerning that gen AI could potentially replace certain aspects of music production. We already see this with Apple Logic Pro's AI Mastering Assistant plugin. However, perhaps we can learn to work with...
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    Avid Pro Tools signal generator and zero-crossings

    When using the Avid Pro Tools signal generator sound effect to create a sine wave, such as 20 Hz or 100 Hz, why does the resulting waveform not have zero crossings at integer seconds? Or in other words, how precise is the frequency of the PT signal generator?
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    Cheap audio mastering: too good to be true?

    Many people now offer cheap audio mastering services, with some in the UK claiming to master tracks for as low as £30. However, the quality of service at this price point is unclear, which can lead to misunderstandings and a negative perception of the audio post-production industry...
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    Why do you prefer Pro Tools over other professional DAWs?

    What's the one thing that makes Avid Pro Tools stand out from other digital audio workstations or sound editing programs, and why do you keep coming back to it?
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    How do they actually layer vocals in pop choruses?

    In pop choruses, when you got like two or more vocal tracks going on (think Carly Rae Jepsen's "Call Me Maybe"), what's the deal? Do they just pan them hard left and right, or do they keep them both center but mess with the timing a bit, like one slightly delayed left and the other right? There...
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    Gain staging for audio mastering with Waves VU meter plugin

    Been using the Waves VU meter plugin to keep an eye on my levels. It's set to -18 by default, which apparently works well for most analog stuff. But, my online mixing class mentioned leaving -6 dB headroom for mastering. So, shouldn't I just bump the Waves audio software plugin to 6 instead of...
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    I need help bouncing audio in PreSonus Studio One - (Scaler plugin setup)

    I can't remember how to bounce the audio on an instrument track that's outputting audio through a second instrument track in PreSonus Studio One. Can someone help? Here's the specific situation: I have several tracks with the Scaler 2 sequencer plugin. On the main Scaler track, I'm using MIDI...
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    How often do any of you use Avid Pro Tools Dynamics III plugin suite?

    Any thoughts on the Avid Pro Tools stock plugin compressor that's bundled in the Dynamics III plugin suite also how often are y'all likely to reach for Dyn3 Expander/Gate and for what purpose?
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    Mastering with headphones?

    Is audio mastering with headphones a good approach to finishing off a song or a record?
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    How can I offer mix and mastering services without a portfolio?

    I'm wondering how to offer mixing and mastering services when I don't have a portfolio yet. Any tips or advice would be super helpful. Thanks!
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    What is the best Waves plugin to get my vocals to sit well in the mix?

    Which Waves plugin helps my vocals sit well in the mix?
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    Apple Logic Pro latency issues

    Hey, I've opened up a project I worked on last night, and everything was good. But now, when I reopened it to record the final part, I was facing latency issues. Nothing's changed, I haven't changed any settings, I just saved and closed the project, and then reopened it. My buffer's set to 1024...
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    Any tips on getting that super low vocal sound in EDM or pop?

    How do you get that super low vocal sound in EDM or pop music?
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    Is learning how to use FL Studio DAW on Skillshare worth it?

    Is it worthwhile to learn how to use FL Studio DAW on Skillshare?
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