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Unpopular (Audio) Opinions
Kevin McCloskey posted this in The Reverse Engineer community and it was a super interesting thread... so posting here too! Comment below with you biggest unpopular audio opinions... don't hold back 😈 I'll start with a couple: 1) Most gear preferences in the industry are baseless and random. People just follow the crowd and are easily influenced into think things sound "better". 2) Seemingly in contrast to the above... anything other than an SM57 on a snare is a waste of time. We're so used to this sound that it immediately sounds "right" to us.
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kick/snare don't always need to be your north star (when they're both in an arrangement). i think they easily will be in many cases, but if i'm not evaluating them and going on auto-pilot to position them as the place that anchors the entire mix, i may be missing an opportunity to provide energy or emotion available somewhere else.
1 like • 4h
@I am Thorough yeah, stylistically, hip hop seems to need to be focused on the kick/snare/bass elements. as it should be. but heck, maybe you find something to use alternatively in the intro before refocusing to those mainstay elements that you could call back in the drop later. might be fun. might catch a listeners ear too, huh? cheers!
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first, believe it or not, danger is just for fun. i'm called jason. danger works too. gonna keep it simple - ain't nothin' to it, but to do it.
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Cyber Monday (VIP Annual)
Hey everyone, So first, a quick update. We are now using this Skool group as the home for our paid Membership program, as well as a central hub for all free events and free courses moving forward! That means you can expect a lot more activity in this group, and a lot more resources and fun stuff to come next year. You can continue to use this group for free, with limited access, or upgrade to a paid tier if you want to. I also wanted to let you know that we're running a great Cyber Monday deal on paid membership. Today, you can get 66% off annual VIP membership for Cyber Monday. That brings the price down from $49 per month to just $16.58 per month. This deal ends Friday, Dec 5th, and the price applies for life (you will auto-renew on this deal). VIP membership is our affordable alternative to our full audio school. It includes a step-by-step learning path covering all aspects of the music creation process (Music Production 101 & 201) as well a monthly 1:1 check-in with a professional mentor for coaching and feedback. I have attached a video below that walks you through all the details. You can see the full breakdown of the different tiers and join here: https://www.skool.com/mastering/plans To claim this deal, simply select "VIP" then "Annual" at the link above. The discount is already applied. Comment below if you have any questions! Already part of our Membership program? Keep an eye out for an email very soon with information on how to migrate your account to this Skool group. Cheers, Rob
Cyber Monday (VIP Annual)
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You got me. Can't wait to get started.
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@Steve Kuenzli Thanks!
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Welcome to any new members! Introduce yourself below and tell us about: - Why you love music - Where you’re at in your audio/production journey - What you can help people with - What you’re looking to get out of this community Take it away!
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I'm pretty sure I'm done with music. Been writing and recording since the early 90s (think Tascam 4-track cassette), but I never took the time to learn how do it properly. I spent most of my time writing songs, performing, and chasing girls trying to be a rockstar. My duo partner (he's a Brit! We're out of Raleigh, North Carolina) has always handled the mixing and mastering with the aid of my demanding and uneducated lording. Some good stuff and some unfortunate stuff - https://chickanddanger.bandcamp.com/ - if you care. Anyway, I'm writing my last album. Revisiting songs from my younger days that never made the cut. I'm calling it 'Songs I'll Never Sing Again.' But this time, Chick has his plate full with kids and such. So, I spent 10 hours with Dylan learning about compression. And he's now schooled me on EQ and I'm about a quarter of the way through reverb. Meanwhile, I've been tracking. Now I'm reading plugin manuals. I'm realizing that I know all too well the common problems. And finally, on my final go, I'm learning how to fix them. I'm learning how to "do it with intention" and it's fun as balls. Everything sounds so much better and I can't believe Rob and Caleb and Dane and that other guy who can mix a Grammy winner in under two hours are just doing all of this. But it's amazing and I have a ton of gratitude. And who knows? Maybe I won't quit.
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Danger Van Deman
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Long-time tracker, first-time mixer/master

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