5 Tips to Improve Your EQ Skills

Use High-Pass and Low-Pass Filters

For example, the important frequencies of a vocal track usually start around 100 Hz and everything under that is low frequency rumble. Using a high-pass filter with the cutoff frequency set at 100 Hz will enable you to get rid of that rumble. Many EQ plugins like FabFilter’s Pro-Q offer visual analysis modes which make it easier to determine where the best cutoff frequency is.

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Optimizing Keyscape for Live Performance

Keyscape, an extensive collection of expertly sampled keyboard sounds, is Spectrasonic’s latest masterpiece. Keyscape’s sound quality and playability are amazing, but it’s also a very resource intensive virtual instrument. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to optimize Keyscape for your live performance rig.

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How to Reduce VST Latency

Selecting the proper audio interface can have a drastic effect on VST latency. Your computer’s built-in sound card is perfectly fine for casual music listening, but it’s most definitely not suited for any serious music production or performance work.

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TC Electronic Level Pilot Review

I recently made a few small upgrades to my home studio. My old Focusrite Saffire PRO 40 has been replaced with a RME Babyface, and my JBL LSR305 monitors are now accompanied by the larger Yamaha HS80m monitors. I wanted to keep the Babyface’s line outputs at 0dB and the HS80m’s volume knob at 12 o’clock. Unfortunately, this was WAY too loud…so I finally had an excuse to buy the TC Electronic Level Pilot.

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The Best Stand Lights for Musicians

Not being able to see your music properly is a terrible feeling. Don’t let that happen on your next gig! Below are three stand lights that offer the best combination of features and value at their respective price points.

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