Working with Don Bartley, Australia's No 1 Mastering Engineer |
I've worked alongside Don Bartley for almost ten years now, and in those years I've been privileged to learn at least a little from the master of audio. My first impression of Don was not that of a sc...
Posted by Reece Tunbridge on Mon, 19 Mar 2007 11:38:00 PST |
EQ |
Before reaching for that EQ ask yourself why. Try to get the sound right before hitting record. A slight adjustment of that microphone placement can make a world of difference when it comes to blendin...
Posted by Reece Tunbridge on Fri, 08 Dec 2006 07:12:00 PST |
Compression Pt 2 |
Be careful of fast attack times. Thats all I'm saying. Hint - Try adjusting compression settings at low volumes.Be good.
Posted by Reece Tunbridge on Sat, 21 Oct 2006 08:09:00 PST |
Compression |
Most mastering engineers hate the "sound" of compression. I myself hate bad audible compression but unfortunately it is a necessary evil. It can be your friend and your enemy. When receiving mixes whe...
Posted by Reece Tunbridge on Fri, 13 Oct 2006 07:08:00 PST |
Gear Shmear |
Its not about your equipment people. Its how you use it. No pun Intended.Practice, dedication, and passion.Don't be afraid - be yourself.
Posted by Reece Tunbridge on Wed, 11 Oct 2006 10:09:00 PST |
Song Length |
Why are pop songs so much shorter these days? Perhaps cause most are trash. Me-thinks yes.Give me an Epic anyday. Experiment people. Its good for you. Don't Copy. Absorb and learn and regurgitate not ...
Posted by Reece Tunbridge on Fri, 29 Sep 2006 10:14:00 PST |
The Mars Volta |
Picked up the new Mars Volta....I was never not going to love it.Those silly renegades of rock sound like they are having too much fun in the studio. Busy Listening to my new Duntech DSM-15's...bugger...
Posted by Reece Tunbridge on Thu, 21 Sep 2006 01:30:00 PST |
First Week in |
Still no Friends...story of my life.Busy with Classical, Tim Finn and Expatriate, and the Best Ever Beer Songs Vol 2.
Posted by Reece Tunbridge on Tue, 19 Sep 2006 12:01:00 PST |
