Bandwidth is the difference between the upper and lower frequencies in a continuous band of frequencies. In audio systems bandwidth is simply the range of frequencies that an audio system can process. This is usually between 20 Hertz to 20,000 Hertz. This is the frequency range that the human ear can pick up. Bandwidth represents the width of a […]
Is Pro Tools The Best DAW For Mixing?
There are various Digital Audio Workstations out there and it pays to know which ones are the best for specific tasks. Mixing for example is an all involving process that requires a deep attention to detail whilst working in a digital audio workstation that allows us to carry out your mixing processes with relative ease. […]
How Loud Is Too Loud For Beats?
In dealing with music production, concepts like loudness and volume mean more than what the average person thinks. This website covers a lot of topics surrounding mixing and mastering and their relationship to loudness. But one thing I haven’t covered is beats/instrumentals and loudness. I wrote this post to therefore discuss how loud is too […]
Can I Learn Singing At 25?
Singing is a delicate art/talent and not all of us are fortunate to be born with a natural singing voice. Some of the best singers in the world learnt how to sing at a very tender age. For someone with a genuine interest in singing, this may make them wonder whether they could pick up […]
How Long Does It Take To Get Good At Mastering?
Music production and sound engineering are two of the most valuable skills out there. Music production involves recording, mixing and mastering. This post will focus on mastering. I will do my best to provide some career advice for people looking to learn mastering. Even more specifically those that are not sure about how long its […]
What Is A Mix-down?
After we record a song, the next step is obviously sitting down to edit the tracks in order to ensure that we use good takes. In the editing phase we are also looking to spot mistakes in word pronunciation, recording errors and many other things. Once we are done with the process of editing, we […]
How Long Does It Take To Master Pro Tools?
Digital Audio Workstations are different by design and it pays to have a good understanding of the one you wish to use in your process of sound engineering or sound/audio reproduction of any sort. One Digital Audio Workstation that is widely known and popularly used in audio engineering is called Pro Tools. Pro Tools is […]
Can You Master A Song Twice?
Mastering is an important part so audio production. It’s the last process that is carried out to make a record ready for release. I got a question sent to me on a music production forum about whether you could master a song twice or not. In this post I’m going to cover this topic in […]
Why Is 432 Hz Special?
You may or may not have come across the 432Hz frequency because it is one of the most talked about. You’ll also find the number 432 on most YouTube video titles. Various doctors and other medical professionals speak have spoken and continue to speak about this frequency which begs the question; “what is so special […]
Can You Be Killed By Sound?
Sound just like any other force of nature has its merits and demerits. It pays to understand it well in order to use to our advantage. I’ve worked in audio production for almost a decade now and I’ve gained some experience in recording loud sounds for sound effect purposes. One question I recently got when […]
