July 15, 2015

EP 19 | MixCritMonday Guitar Edition

EP 19 | MixCritMonday Guitar Edition

Welcome to MixCritMonday, the show where we critique YOUR mixes.

Welcome to MixCritMonday, the show where we critique YOUR mixes.

This month we discuss common pitfalls in guitar production and mixing.

“Pay attention to what you think you’re hearing versus what you are actually hearing.” - Eyal Levi

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

  • Cutting out harshness without dulling the guitars
  • Where to locate harshness in guitars
  • How much distortion is TOO much distortion
  • The difference between compressing and limiting guitars
  • Proper palm muting technique

Want us to crit your mix? Click here to find out how!

Links:

Recording Rock Guitars With Andrew Wade

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