February 2012
2 posts
Analog Sampling
Ok, so it’s more like analog sound replacement, or re-amping, but that doesn’t sound as cool. Recently, I had a song sent to me for mixing. After reviewing the first mix, the band wasn’t happy with the snare sound. They had used a busted snare that was all “pop” and no “rattle.” What to do? I had read about this technique for years, but never...
What the Hell is an Echo Chamber?
Imagine, if you will, a time before computers. Before there was reverb software that could be slapped on a source to add space and depth. Even way back in the day there was artificial reverb, but it was attained through more creative means. One way of achieving this effect was through the use of an echo chamber. This would be a medium or large room, located somewhere in the studio building,...
