PRODUCTION NOTES: PORTISHEAD’S DUMMY
Although Portishead weren’t the first group to explore the sonic territory that would become known as trip-hop (that honor goes to their peers in Massive Attack), the Bristol, UK-based group is now practically synonymous with the genre. And it all began 25 years ago, when the trio of DJ and sampling guru Geoff Barrow, guitarist […]
THE 10 GREATEST BASSLINES OF ALL TIME
Ah, the bassist: the member of the band that no one ever wants to interview (unless it’s Flea). They’re definitely the unappreciated middle child of the music world. So today, let’s right that wrong. Forget the guitar solo, because we’re here to celebrate all that is great about those basslines which are so bloody good […]
HOW TO FIX A MUDDY MIX
The term ‘muddy’ is a very common word when it comes to audio. For those of you who aren’t aware of the term or perhaps don’t fully understand it, a definition is as follows. Mud typically refers to the frequency range of around 200-500Hz. However, it can also refer to a mix that sounds bloated, […]
MIXING LOW END: 10 PRO TIPS
Nothing says “amateur mix” quite like lousy low end. In many ways, a mix without a decent low-end can be difficult to listen to. Think about how much information low frequencies give you. They can give you hints about genre and style, and add emotion and depth as the foundation upon which the melody and […]