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Using Rex2 Samples with Cubase

2008-05-30 tech

Cubase allows you to import Rx2 files like normal audio files. The file appears in the audio track as a single block, but the slice information remains (Cubase calls these Hitpoints).

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Using Rex2 Samples in Logic

2008-05-30 tech

  1. Drag each loop straight from its folder in the Finder into the Arrange window, depositing it on the audio track you want it to appear in.
  2. The Recycle File Import window will then

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Mixing for authentic Dub Sounds

2008-05-30 tech

The dub approach to mixing is based around the creative use of effects and usually improvised re-arrangement of the instruments and parts used in the song to create a unique 'version'.

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Compression by Drumdrops

2008-07-17 tech

  • A compressor reduces the dynamic range of audio material: i.e. it makes the loudest bits quieter so you can make everything louder, keeping the level more consistent
  • A limiter sto

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Recording Drums - the Drumdrops Method

2008-05-30 tech

  1. Use two room mics on the kit as well as conventional close mics and overheads- one in front of the kit for a bass drum heavy sound (positioned 50 cm in front of the bass drum at head heig

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Compression Tips

2008-05-29 tech

 It is one of the most important things when producing drum & bass.

Drums and bass generally speaking are riddled with ‘transient peaks’, not a good thing in engineering

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Enhancers - do or dont?

2008-05-29 tech

Everyone has their own opinion on this one. Generally speaking enhancers add noise to your mix. They may brighten up the mix by adding clarity and punch but they are usually stuffing around with the

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EQ - by Davide Carbone

2008-05-29 tech

EQ used well, particularly with subtle compression can bring the final professional touch to your mix. Mastering houses usually always apply high end EQ’s to bring out certain frequencies in y

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Bass

2008-05-29 tech

How do I get bass to stand out? The question on all up and coming producers lips. When trying to get a bass that will sit in the mix while remaining clear and defined without cluttering the overall

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Audio vs Midi

2008-05-29 tech

Many of todays dance music producers have sold all their outboard gear and use virtually just a computer and a decent set of monitors. There are thousand of plug ins available to sequencing programs

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VSTi's and Samplers

2008-05-29 tech

There are many professional VSTi's on the market. Emagic ES2 is one of the most powerful. Native Instruments range of VSTi's are also world class, as are the Arturia range of Moogs. Absynth and Reak

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Make your tunes LOUDER - Davide Carbone

2008-05-29 tech

Getting your tunes to sound as loud as other artists is always a more complicated process than it appears. There are many means and ways to up the overall volume o

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Making Beats - Davide Carbone

2008-05-29 tech

Making original beats from scratch is an art form which is easily picked up. Having an idea for how you want your beats to sound is a good start. Try laying out your pattern with a kick, snare and h

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Get Your Tunes Signed! - Davide Carbone

2008-05-29 tech

The first and most obvious point is if your tunes aren't up to current standards then no label will sign them. So

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Elements of a Tune - Davide Carbone

2008-05-29 tech

Having a non-restrictive structure to your tunes will help you construct a track. There are five elements to a tune, which I try to ensure I have covered in every piece I write.

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