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Next Level Mastering with Waves Plugins (Free Presets)

Next Level Mastering with Waves Plugins – Free Presets

November 2, 2021   

By request! In this updated tutorial, we’ll cover all new techniques to increase perceived loudness, maintain dynamics and get more exciting masters utilizing the latest Waves plugins. Check out the tutorial video and download the completed Waves presets for free below 🙂

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Mixing Rap Vocals – Free FabFilter Presets

December 31, 2019   

We’re back with another FULL rap vocal mixing tutorial series! This time around, we’re building a professional vocal chain from scratch, using only FabFilter plugins. Check out the tutorial videos and download the finished FabFilter presets for free below 🙂

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Mixing Low End Like A Pro - Tips and Plugins for Better Bass Mixes

Mixing Low End Like A Pro (Video Tutorial)

June 13, 2019   

Mixing Low End Like A Pro – Better Bass

In this video, we’re covering essential tips and techniques for mixing low end bass you can FEEL!

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Rode NT-USB Demo (Hip Hop Vocals)

November 7, 2017   
Rode NT-USB Microphone Demo

After receiving many USB microphone related questions, it became clear that quite a few of you are relying on them as your main microphone for vocals.

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Mixing Hip Hop Vocals – Using A DeEsser for Sibilance

June 3, 2016   

One of the most prevalent issues I hear when mixing vocals is harsh, sibilant recordings. This can be especially noticeable within Hip Hop and Rap style vocals because we’re usually compressing the verse audio heavily, which can make these unpleasant sounds more obvious. There are many different ways to correct this problem.

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Mastering R&B Like A Pro

May 23, 2016   

By request: Here is a new tutorial on how to master your song, in this case an R&B track from an album I worked on w/ Trap and Soul elements. I am using the RME UFX for my metering but as I mention in the video, you just need a plugin or meter that will ...

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Top 10 Compressor Plugins for Hip Hop Vocals

April 11, 2016   

So, you have a nice Hip Hop vocal recording and now it’s time to start mixing! The most important aspect of the Hip Hop vocal is that it is easily heard, balanced and blended with the instrumental. This is achieved in large part by proper use of compression and when coupled with effects like EQ ...

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