Production Tips

Colour Code
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Colour Code

Audiotent Tip 359. Colour Code. A simple but often overlooked feature of the digital audio workstation is the ability to colour code your channels.Having a colour coding system that you always use ...

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Using pre amps to colour your mixes

#AudiotentTip 199. Pre Amps.Pre amps on channel strips such as an API or Neve are great for imparting colour. Don't think vocals are the only source to run through these processors. Drive your synt...

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Quick compressor comparison

#AudiotentTip 197. Quick Compressor Comparison.There are many types of compressors, each with their own colour and tone. A great way to quickly A/B these is to use hot keys in your DAW. Simply setu...

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Compression for tone

#AudiotentTip 163. Compression for tone.When EQ doesn’t work, try reaching out for a compressor. As well as altering the dynamics, a compressor can also shape the tone of the sound. This is especia...