Saturation vs Distorsion : Explications and Audio Examples

Saturation vs Distorsion : Explications and Audio Examples

The saturation or more precisely the saturation of a magnetic tape (tape saturation) occurs when in the recording stage, the intensity of the sound signal (input voltage) is too high (hot). The original characteristics of the sound signal are then modified. A form of...
Explore modular synthesizers with VCV Rack software

Explore modular synthesizers with VCV Rack software

Modular synthesizers have been popular for a few years now. This trend is not indifferent to the growing popularity of electronic music or electronic music. Not so long ago, the word synthesizer evoked an image of a case with various rotary knobs assembled to a...
EQ tips (Part 2)

EQ tips (Part 2)

  Thinking counter intuitively When it comes time to mix, the equalizer is one of the first tools the sound engineer pulls out to sculpt the track. A beginner might underestimate the power and usefulness of the equalizer, preferring compressors and reverb for...
Best approach to EQ – part 1

Best approach to EQ – part 1

Thinking counter intuitively When it comes time to mix, the equalizer is one of the first tools the sound engineer* pulls out to sculpt the track. A beginner might underestimate the power and usefulness of the equalizer, preferring compressors and reverb for example...
Preparing to mix : 25 tasks to accomplish before mixing (Part two)

Preparing to mix : 25 tasks to accomplish before mixing (Part two)

Achieving a good mix obviously depends on the taste and ear of the mixing engineer, however as is often the case, it is the preparation that comes beforehand that really allows the engineer to show his or her talent on the mix without worrying about or having to fix...
Preparing to mix: 25 tasks to accomplish before mixing (Part one)

Preparing to mix: 25 tasks to accomplish before mixing (Part one)

Preparing to mix: 25 tasks to accomplish before mixing (Part one) Achieving a good mix obviously depends on the taste and ear of the mixing engineer, however as is often the case, it is the preparation that comes beforehand that really allows the engineer to show his...
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