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Ultimate Guide to Mixing with Headphones by Sean Divine

Mixing with Headphones: The Ultimate Guide

December 17, 2024   

Mixing with Headphones has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past decade, almost exclusively for the better. It has become significantly easier and more accessible to achieve professional-quality results while using your preferred headphones.

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Using Reverb as an Emotional Mixing Tool

December 3, 2024   

Most engineers and producers understand the importance of using reverb to create space and separation in the mix. What often isn’t discussed is just how powerful reverb can be in creating emotion, accentuating the vibe of a song. In this tutorial, we’ll explore the different sonic considerations in using reverb as an emotional mixing tool, ...

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⚡️ Waves IDX Intelligent Dynamics (Tutorial + Free Presets)

November 29, 2024   

Waves newest plugin isn’t your average compressor! IDX Intelligent Dynamics works uniquely by suppressing excess energy in unpleasant frequencies, while adding impact and presence to the best parts of your audio signal. It may just be the fastest and easiest way to use compression in the Waves plugin lineup. Oh, and it also sounds really ...

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5 Next Level Reverb Mixing Tips

August 19, 2024   

Level up your mixing game with these 5 next level reverb plugin mixing tips! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned engineer, these easy to follow techniques are sure to take your mixes to new heights.

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Sean Divine - Loud Mastering with 1 Plugin (Tutorial)

Loud Mastering with 1 Plugin (Tutorial)

July 15, 2024   

In this tutorial, we’ll master a song (from scratch) achieving loudness, analog character, clarity, width, dynamic control and more using only 1 plugin!

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Ultimate Shure SM7b and SM7dB Vocal Chain - No More Noise!

Ultimate Shure SM7B x SM7dB Vocal Chain

June 12, 2024   

Wondering why your Shure SM7b or SM7dB has noise and sounds lifeless? In this tutorial, we’ll uncover the best plugins and processing tips to get a quiet, crisp and professional vocal sound with these popular vocal microphones.

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Holy Grail Rap Vocal Chain - Video Tutorial by Sean Divine

Recreating the Holy Grail Rap Vocal Chain

September 16, 2022   

Whether you’re a seasoned recording engineer or an avid listener of Hip Hop and Rap, you’re familiar with the sound of the “Holy Grail” rap vocal chain and the countless hit records it’s been a part of. There’s a reason why rap artists like Big Sean, Drake, Jay-Z, Dr. Dre and so many others still ...

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Vocal Tracking Template Design

Vocal Tracking Template Design (Free Download)

November 26, 2019   

Looking for an efficient and inspiring template for tracking your vocals? In this tutorial, I’ll walk you through building a vocal recording template from scratch. We’ll adjust settings and add all the essential plugins so you have the best starting point, setup for a fast workflow and professional results!

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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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Top 5 Waves Plugins You’ll Use Every Session

December 19, 2022   

In this tutorial, I’ll show you 5 Waves plugins that have stood the test of time and that you’ll find yourself using in every session for years to come.

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Mixing Rap Vocals to Perfectly Blend with the Beat

New Song “Ways To Live” + Vocal Tutorial

November 19, 2021   
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Drum Programming with Logic Pro X Stock Plugins

Drum Programming with Logic Pro X Stock Plugins

August 28, 2018   

In this video, we’re taking an inside look at drum programming with Logic Pro X stock plugins.

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