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How To Use Sidechain Compression In A Mix

Toronto music producer and audio engineer 5PiECE demonstrates how to use sidechain compression in your mix. 5PiECE is using Pro Tools in this tutorial, however this trick is applicable in all DAWs such as Logic Pro X, Ableton, Cubase, Sonar and more. The song used in this video is FADED by LeftField Keele Feat. EverythingOShauNProduced, … Read more

How To Set Levels For Recording Vocals

Toronto music producer and audio engineer 5PiECE demonstrates how to properly gain stage your microphone when recording vocals. In this video, he covers how to set your microphone preamp level, talks about equipment he uses when recording, and provides insight on what to do if an vocalist is too loud or too quiet. Watch On … Read more

How To Get A Clean Mix

Toronto Music Producer and Engineer 5PiECE demonstrates a simple and effective mixing trick that will make your mixes sound cleaner and create more space for the low-end elements in your song. The song used in this tutorial is “Like This” by Gudini. The song was produced, recorded, mixed and mastered by 5PiECE.