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The bass in the rock-pop-funky mix: 9 - Conclusions and Summary

Introduction Having explored in detail each stage of electric bass treatment in pop, rock and funk genres, it is time to draw conclusions and summarise best practices for achieving a professional and balanced mix. The.
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Sampling, Oversampling, Aliasing, Bits, SNR, explained well: how to use them in recording and mixing, let's clarify!

Introduction If you work with digital audio or are just beginning to explore the world of recording and mixing, you will have encountered terms such as sampling, oversampling, aliasing and bit depth. You'll find them in the settings...
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Bass in the rock-pop-funky mix: 7 - Implementing Effects on Bass

Introduction Effects on the electric bass can radically transform the sound of the instrument, adding character, depth and movement. The conscious and controlled use of effects is essential to avoid overloading the...
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How to reduce hi-hat penetration into the overheads and snare drum microphone: professional recording and mixing techniques

How to reduce hi-hat penetration into the overheads and snare drum microphone: professional recording and mixing techniques Excessive hi-hat penetration in overheads and the snare drum microphone is one of the most critical...
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The Bass Guitar in the Rock-Pop-Funky Mix: 6 - Managing the Relationship between Bass and Kick Drum

Introduction The bass guitar and kick drum form the rhythmic backbone of many musical genres, including rock, pop and funk. Their interaction is crucial to achieving a cohesive groove and a balanced mix. However, being both...
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Bass in the rock-pop-funky mix: 5 - Applying Compression

Introduction Compression is one of the most important tools in electric bass mixing. Its correct use allows for a smooth, cohesive and well-integrated sound in the mix, without sacrificing dynamics and musicality....
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Bass in the rock-pop-funky mix: 4 - Equalisation (EQ) of Bass in the Mix

Introduction Bass equalisation is one of the most critical steps in building a balanced mix. A well-equalised bass integrates perfectly with the other instruments without creating confusion in the bass range or sounding...
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Danilo Rispoli - From Console to Blog: Who I Am and Why I Chose Ableton Live

A journey through techno, electronica and sound design Hello and welcome to my space! I am Danilo Rispoli, producer, sound engineer and certified Ableton Live trainer. My adventure in electronic music began at the end of the...
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Bass in the rock-pop-funky mix: 2 - Bass Sound Selection and Preparation

Introduction Choosing and preparing the sound of the electric bass is crucial to achieving a balanced and engaging mix in rock, pop and funk genres. This article deals, albeit quickly, with the key aspects related to the...
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How to Make the Bass Drum Sound Great in the Mix

Introduction The kick drum is one of the most critical elements of a mix, especially in genres such as pop, rock and funk. It is the beating heart of the groove, the connection point between the drums and the rest of the instrumentation. A good...