An article on compressor ratio and how to use it in various mix scenarios. The post What is Ratio on a Compressor? (+ 3 Mix Scenarios) appeared first on Pro Audio Files.
Author Archive | Andrew Mitchell
What Is Knee on a Compressor (+ 3 Mix Scenarios)
An article on the compressor knee parameter and how to use it in various mix scenarios. The post What Is Knee on a Compressor (+ 3 Mix Scenarios) appeared first on Pro Audio Files.
The Mastering Guide to Audio Formats and Delivery Mediums
A best practices guide for mastering audio formats and delivery mediums. The post The Mastering Guide to Audio Formats and Delivery Mediums appeared first on Pro Audio Files.
The Basics of Impulse Responses & Convolution (+ Plugins, Software & Hardware)
An article on the basics of impulse responses and convolution technology, plus popular apps and sources for IR files. The post The Basics of Impulse Responses & Convolution (+ Plugins, Software & Hardware) appeared first on Pro Audio Files.
How to Generate Musical Ideas From a Rectangle
An article on the musical possibilities that can be derived from a simple rectangle. The post How to Generate Musical Ideas From a Rectangle appeared first on Pro Audio Files.
9 Great Plugins for Enhancing Stereo Width (+ Mix Tips)
A roundup of the best stereo widening plugins, plus mix tips. The post 9 Great Plugins for Enhancing Stereo Width (+ Mix Tips) appeared first on Pro Audio Files.
What Automated Mastering Services Can’t Do For You
An article on automated vs human mastering services. The post What Automated Mastering Services Can’t Do For You appeared first on Pro Audio Files.
Streaming Royalties: The Artists’ Cut
The vast majority of all music revenue is coming from online streaming (paid music subscriptions). If you are an artist without an established fan base, then you are probably wondering how to sell your music… I recently read an interesting article (3/20) which was published by reviews.com that had some interesting insight into how Spotify, […]
Music Revenue on the Rise for 1st Time Since Mid 90s.
Since 1973, when the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) began tracking sales data, the music industry enjoyed 26 consecutive years of annual revenue increase in music sales. In the 70’s, EPs and LPs lead the charge. In the early 80’s we saw cassette tapes briefly take the lead until the CD quickly took over […]
Covid -19 & The Mastering Business
Because the majority of our business transpires via uploads, downloads, virtual conference calls & emails, the Audio Bay Mastering Studio is fully open for business! I am in the studio 6 days a week and readily available to work with recording engineers, producers and musicians.Stay safe & healthy! Sincerely, Andrew Mitchellandy@audiobaymastering.com616-874-1866