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Which of the following is NOT recommended when using EQ in music production?
Which of the following is NOT recommended when using EQ in music production?
- Using a good EQ like Pultec
- Boosting the bass below 20db (correct)
- Cutting more than boosting
- Boosting more than 4 DB
What is the recommended way to use reverb in music production?
What is the recommended way to use reverb in music production?
- Use long reverb for a spacious sound
- Think of it as a separate layer from the other sounds
- Choose pre-fader to keep volume same (correct)
- Use Ableton reverb with return at 100%
Which of the following is a useful tool for shaping the envelope of a sound?
Which of the following is a useful tool for shaping the envelope of a sound?
- Compression
- Haas effect (correct)
- Reverb
- EQ
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Study Notes
- Start with intro loop and organize layers in levels.
- Kick, bass, hi hat, snare are generally in mono, open hi hat panned.
- Use good EQ like Pultec, never boost more than 4 DB, cut more than boost.
- Envelope shapers are useful, check out Haas effect.
- Don't dip bass and kick, boost low bass with shelf, don't cut bass below 20db, kick can be cut at about 20db.
- Blend kick and bass, sometimes use a dynamic equalizer or pitch octave up/down.
- Use commands like Control I for input, Control N for mixer, Control B for browser.
- Use short reverb, choose post fader, think of it as another layer.
- Be Ableton reverb is not so good, always puts return at 100%, use pre fader to keep volume same.
- Make reverb and sound into one thing.
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