Cameron, Author at Sound Accelerator

The Most Powerful Way To Use EQ In Your Mixes

Cameron on March 18, 2022

EQ is one of the most versatile effects in your mixing toolbox. You can clean up imperfect recordings, improve the sound of your tracks, and much more.

EQ can do a lot, but the most powerful way to use it is to fit each instrument of your song perfectly into the mix. It may sound simple, but using EQ this way will have a bigger impact on your mix than every other strategy combined.

Plus, if you can master this technique, you can do almost anything with EQ.

Mixing Music: The Complete Process

Cameron on March 11, 2022

Mixing is one of the most important parts of music production. If done properly, it will have a huge impact on your music.

However, mixing can also be very complicated. There is no right or wrong way to mix a song, and with countless effects, tips, and tricks to mix your music, mixing can quickly become an overwhelming task.

Luckily, with the proper system, mixing doesn’t have to be difficult. In reality, you can learn to do it yourself, and you don’t have to have expensive plugins or gear, either!

Choosing The Best Studio Monitors For Your Home Studio (2022)

Cameron on March 4, 2022

If you want to make the best music possible in your home studio, then having a pair of studio monitors will help you a great deal in accomplishing your goals.

Studio monitors are a cornerstone in every major recording studio out there. Luckily, studio monitors can play the same influential role in your studio at an affordable price.

Choosing The Best Audio Interface For Your Home Studio

Cameron on February 20, 2022

If your computer is the brain of your studio, then your audio interface is the heart: it connects everything together.

Whether you’re in the market for your first audio interface or you’re looking to upgrade, choosing the right audio interface is an important decision.

How To Build Your Own Home Recording Studio

Cameron on February 15, 2022

If you’re thinking about building a home studio, there’s no better time to do it than right now.

You don’t need a large budget, you don’t need specific equipment for your genre, and you don’t need the same stuff that everybody else has.

To build your home studio and start producing music at home, all you need are five simple things.

Dither: Everything You Need To Know

Cameron on February 9, 2022

Dither may be one of the least talked about parts of music production, but it is still an important topic that every producer should be aware of.

If you want to ensure that your songs are as high quality as possible, including dither in your mastering process is a necessity.

Choosing The Best DAW For You In 2022

Cameron on February 1, 2022

Digital Audio Workstations are one of the most important tools in modern music production. However, if you’re just starting out, choosing a DAW may feel like a monumental decision.

Whether you’re in the market for your first DAW or you’re thinking about switching to a new one, this article will help you make either decision quickly and effectively.

Reference Tracks: An Easy Way To Get Better Mixes

Cameron on January 21, 2022

One of the simplest and easiest ways to make your mixes better is by using reference tracks. Reference tracks are completed songs that share a similar genre and style as the songs you are producing.

Reference tracks inject new ideas into your music. They can help you identify your song’s strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement.

Get Professional Vocal Mixes In Three Simple Steps

Cameron on December 1, 2021

What instrument do you usually find most difficult to mix? If you said vocals, then you’re not alone.

Getting your vocals to sound clean, professional, and positioned just right within the mix can be challenging, but it is very possible to achieve with the right tools and the right knowledge.

In fact, the process of getting professional vocal mixes can often boil down to three simple steps.

How to Capture Great Vocal Recordings

Cameron on November 18, 2021

In a world of digital samples and virtual instruments, recording is less important than ever before. However, there is one instrument where recording continues to be essential: vocals.

Recording vocals can be a challenging process, especially if you don’t record other instruments. Applying your recording skills infrequently can make it hard to generate consistent results.

Fortunately, you can record high quality vocals in your home studio without a lot of practice, without expensive equipment, and without professional talent.