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Sidechain Is Ruining Your Track

Sidechain Is Ruining Your Track

Here's why...

The Producer
April 21, 2023

Hey! This is Ernesto, today I'll show you why sidechain might not be for you, our track of the week, Fred Again does Tiny Desk and the best track of the week.

Sidechain Is Ruining Your Track

Sidechain compression is a widely used technique in electronic music, but overusing it can be detrimental to your mix. If you correctly mix your kick and bass, ensuring they are in the right key and occupy their own space in the frequency spectrum, you may not need to sidechain as much as you think. You can even turn your kick and bass into audio and fade the audio clips to create a perfect sidechain effect without relying on heavy compression. Watch this to learn how to mix without sidechain.

Track of the Week:

Black V Neck & Craze - Ride That Thang

Industry News: Fred Again Stuns in "Tiny Desk" Concert

Fred Again delivers a vulnerable and captivating performance for NPR Music's "Tiny Desk" series, showcasing his unique approach to songwriting. The British artist demonstrates his talent by playing various instruments and presenting seven of his tracks, including the emotional "Me (heavy)." Fred again..'s intimate performance highlights his innovative use of samples and heartfelt storytelling. Watch it here.

Plugin of the Week: Dangerous Music BAX EQ

Discover the power and musicality of the Dangerous Music BAX EQ, a unique EQ plugin inspired by the classic Baxandall shelving curves. This EQ is perfect for adding air, warmth, or a subtle lift to your tracks without introducing any harshness. It's also ideal for filling out the sub-frequencies on your kick when they are lacking. Try it out and experience the difference it can make in your mixes.

Best Headphones Under $100:

Our choice for Studio Headphones under $100 is the Audio Technica ATH M50X. It's honestly impressive how good these headphones are for the price, perfect for production on-the-go too. Check out the full list Home Recording Studio Essentials here.