Solar Heavy StudiosTo sidechain in Ableton, simply click on the “Audio Effect” tab, select “Compressor,” and then choose the track you want to sidechain from the “Sidechain” dropdown menu. Sidechaining is a popular production technique used to create a pumping or breathing effect in electronic dance music, making the kick drum stand out and the bassline duck […]
Midi drums can be humanized by adjusting their timing and velocity. Humanizing drum tracks makes them sound more natural and less robotic. Drum programming technology has come a long way in recent years, with midi drums becoming a common part of modern music production. However, these programmed drums can often sound stiff and mechanical, lacking […]
To finish your tracks efficiently, use a structured approach and focus on one element at a time. Start by cleaning up your arrangement, then refine your mix and work on the details of each sound within the mix. Keep referencing other tracks to maintain perspective and use EQ and compression to polish your tracks to […]
Finalising a house track involves careful mixing, mastering, and ensuring the track sounds good across different sound systems. To finalise a house track, you need to have a good understanding of audio engineering and production techniques. Creating a great house track is only half the battle; the other half is making sure it sounds great […]
The best reverb plugins are Valhalla Room, Audio Ease Altiverb, and Waves Abbey Road Studios. These plugins provide high-quality and versatile reverbs for music production and sound design. Reverb is an essential mixing tool used by audio engineers for adding depth and emotion to music production. The right reverb can help to enhance the sound […]