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Bad Arguments for Super High Resolution Audio, Rebutted!
Hi Res Audio isn't all it's cracked up to be. That's what all the blind listening tests seem to indicate anyway. But when Justin Colletti says this, he gets pushback from some people. What are their arguments and...
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Mix Bus Processing: How to Compress, EQ, Limit and More (...Without Destroying Your Mix)
Should you compress, EQ or limit your mix bus? And if so, HOW? Here are the Pros and Cons of mix bus processing from Justin Colletti. ►See free audio tutorial videos with Justin here: ...
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Making Money in Music with Brands (ft. Tommy Zee)
Want a clear path to making money with your music? Today’s guest, Tommy Zee, offers one proven way to earn a real living in music production: Making music for brands. Major brands spend countless billions each year on...
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Gain Staging Demystified (...How To Set Ideal Levels for Recording and Mixing)
There's plenty of advice out there on gain staging. But what IS gain staging, and why should you care? Justin Colletti goes deep on the fundamentals of gain staging to help you improve your workflow—and your...
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How Much Does Gear Matter in the Studio?
Studio gear is important. Without it you can't make music. But how important, exactly, is the quality of that gear? What really makes a difference and what's snake oil? Justin Colletti shares some stories to help...
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Releasing Good Music Isn't Enough (To Get You Noticed)
Wouldn't it be amazing if you could release your music out into the world and have it find its audience instantly? Unfortunately, it doesn't work that way. Making music—even really, really good music—simply sin't...
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How To Master Albums (...Full of Very Different Sounding Tracks)
During mastering, you sometimes have to fit very different sounding productions onto the same record. Some songs might have been recorded with a full rock band, some might have a more EDM or electronic treatment,...
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Two Secrets for HUGE Sounding Mixes
Want your mixes to sound HUGE? Or, want a specific instrument to sound huge? Whether you want huge drums, vocals, guitar, or anything else, there are some core principles and secret techniques that will get you...
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The Most Important Frequency Ranges for EQing Kick and Bass
Kick drum and bass are two of the most important elements in any mix. If they don't sit right, the whole mix doesn't sit right. So what can you do to ensure they have maximum impact when mixing or producing? Justin...
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Better Editing Can Improve Your Mixes More Than Compression or EQ
Good mixing is important. Sure. We all know that. But so many new mixers try to fix issues that would be much better solved by spending a little more time and attention in editing your tracks. Here's what to listen...
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Is Your Mix Just Different, or Actually Better? Here's How to Tell
You're on 8 plugins deep on the vocal track of "Mix 8 Final FINAL Rev3". But is it BETTER? Or just different? Here's how to decide and how to keep perspective in the studio. ►Get the free mastering workshop:...
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The Most Overrated Studio Gear (and the Most Underrated)
Justin Colletti gives his picks for the most overrated studio gear for recording, mixing and mastering, as well as the most underrated studio tools. ►Get the free mastering workshop:...
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