Get That Pro Sound-The Ultimate Guide Pro Collection







These ebooks are designed to be definitive resources on some of the most fundamental principles and practices in modern music and audio production.
They came about because there didn’t seem to be other books or guides that answered all the questions every aspiring producer has about these subjects in a concise and pragmatic way – so, I decided to write some! Each guide follows a clear structure:

   Quickly get a solid understanding of the principles behind the tools and processes;
   Apply the techniques and processes in a mix context, with a clear overall strategy – save time and ‘mix tail-chasing’;
   More advanced Pro techniques, and finishing with a list of additional Pro Tips.

Inside each one you’ll find everything you need to master these most essential of production tools, methods and processes:




The Ultimate Guide to Compression





Compression demystified: We start with an introduction to the principles behind the process, explaining exactly why compression is useful and how you can use it to enhance your music.

Set up a compressor effectively in 30 seconds: Each parameter covered in detail, and how they work together to create a range of processing effects on your music.

Compression Strategies: From using compression to correct technical problems, to applying it for more creative, ‘character’ effects; From individual instruments to full mix compression, it’s all covered.

Advanced Compression Techniques: Parallel processing and Sidechain compression fully explained.

BONUS Compression Pro Tips: An advanced list of other hard-won nuggets of compression wisdom.




The Ultimate Guide to Equalisation (EQ)





Introduction to EQ: We look at how EQ was developed for a number of important audio mixing applications, and clarify each of the different controls, parameters and types of EQ available that help us achieve these goals.

Equalisation Strategies: From using EQ to correct technical problems, to combating ‘frequency masking’ in full mix situations, how to slot additional sounds into busy mixes, and applying EQ creatively to highlight the best elements of each sound… or disguise any deficiencies in your source material.

Advanced EQ Techniques: Making use of the Fletcher-Munson Effect to apply EQ for psychoacoustic impressions of extra loudness, clarity and distance.

Colour-Coded Frequency Range Quick-Reference Chart: Get to know each part of the sonic canvas in detail, from the Sub-Bass Range to the Brilliance Range; learn how to get the best possible mix within each frequency range, and where to cut or boost each major instrument for the most powerful, clear and detailed mixes possible.

21 BONUS EQ Pro Tips: A list of every important EQ technique, tip or trick; every common question answered – ‘Which order should I put EQ and other processors?’ – and details on EQing particular instruments such drums and vocals.




The Ultimate Guide to Bass





Bass Challenges and How To Overcome Them: Everything you need to know to create, record, program, mix and master the bass elements of your productions, to achieve the optimum combination of low-end power, clarity, and balance with the rest of the mix.

We start with an analysis of the challenges facing project studio producers in the quest for the ultimate bass sounds and mixes, from small room acoustics to the inherent difficulty in perceiving accurate bass levels when mixing – then we look at the solutions for every bass-related problem, so you can get on with actually being creative.

Bass Strategies: From recording live bass to step-by-step programming of ultimate monster synth bass sounds, the Guide covers getting a great sound right from the beginning of your projects, using a raft of tricks and techniques to subtly craft bass elements that will be compatible with the drums and other instruments, and bring up the energy of the whole mix.

Advanced Bass Production and Mixing Techniques: Learn how to refine your bass sound within the mix, including how and when to best apply bass-specific compression, EQ, distortion and harmonic generation, filtering, limiting and mastering.



The Ultimate Guide to Reverb





“How can reverb help me create EPIC, LARGER THAN LIFE music?”
“I know how to throw a reverb plugin preset on a sound, but how do I program my reverb to create EXACTLY THE RIGHT SPACE AND TONE for my particular track?”
“How do i use reverb ambience to ADD POWER TO DRUMS and other mix elements?”
“And how do I USE REVERB IN THE CONTEXT OF AN ENTIRE MIX?”

I know these are the kind of questions every producer asks themselves as they’re developing their skills, because they are exactly the questions I asked myself when I was learning the fundamentals of reverb.


   Become A Sonic Sculptor: learn how to simply select, set up and tweak reverb plugins to suit any mix application with pro confidence.

   Learn to Craft Spacious and Exciting Mixes: Once you’ve mastered the common controls that apply to every reverb unit and plugin, you’ll have all the skills needed to give your productions the depth and widescreen expansiveness that are hallmarks of the Pro Sound.

   Whether you’re using free software or top of the range plugins, and making techno or rock, The Ultimate Guide to Reverb brings together the underlying PRINCIPLES that mean you’ll be able to get great results whatever platform, software and styles you’re into.

   Learn to approach reverb with a clear STRATEGY: Optimize the way you use reverb in your mixes, so you’re not fighting yourself during the mix process.

   25 REVERB PRO TIPS: In the final chapter, I’ve rounded up 25 of the most crucial Pro Tips, tricks and techniques – literally covering everything from where and when to apply reverb in the mix, to using reverb in combination with EQ and compression, and how to apply proper amounts of reverb whilst still keep your sounds upfront and powerful in the mix.



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