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Audio lingo: Compressor
The compressor is a device that basically compresses the sound , that is, reducing the dynamics. By doing so it is possible to better “glue” the sounds together and in the end also raise the volume. Each compressor functions differently, but common controls are threshold which decides at what levels the compressor shall start working, […]
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Changin’ & arrangin’ 2
Yep, there’s a part two as well. It has of course much the same sound to it as part 1 but features a solo trumpet instead of a solo guitar. As with all clips on Audival, you can use this for free in your podcast Originally posted on October 12, 2010 @ 5:41 am
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iZotope VEA Vs. Supertone Clear: Audio Clean-Up Made Easy?
As I write this, in early 2024, there is a popular trend among audio plugin developers, both old and new. That trend is “dialogue enhancement” tools. But what exactly are “dialogue enhancement” tools? In theory, they “simplify” the audio processing process by only using knobs vs. individual settings for each task. The tradeoff is that the […]
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Audio lingo: DAW
DAW is short for Digital Audio Workstation. The exact description of the term is somewhat vague as it can refer to a complete system consisting of both audio interface, controller and software, or just the software only. The most common features for a DAW is multi-track recording, editing and mixing possibilities. Some of the most […]
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Eco echo 1
Here’s a contemplative little thing built around some loop, kicks, electric piano and some weird backwards stuff. In case you didn’t know, I’ve been trying to put together lots of different types of clips now in the beginning so that people with all kinds of weird tastes can find something interesting here. As with all […]