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Try Sidechaining for Greater Expression
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Try Sidechaining for Greater Expression

This time-proven approach can help keep vocal and guitar tracks at the fore.

How—and Why—You Should Try Recording Backward Guitar Parts
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How—and Why—You Should Try Recording Backward Guitar Parts

How cutting tracks in reverse, then reversing those reversed tracks, will add zing to your mixes.

How Les Paul and the Beatles Transformed Mixes with Varispeed
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How Les Paul and the Beatles Transformed Mixes with Varispeed

Three steps to exploring the wonders of tempo shifting.

Three Simple Secrets for Better Mixes
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Three Simple Secrets for Better Mixes

Respecting dynamics and artists’ intentions, along with a knowledge of the core sounds of various genres, will propel your journey on the path to enlightenment.

How to Mike a Singing Acoustic Guitarist
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How to Mike a Singing Acoustic Guitarist

Recording vocals and a flattop at the same time can be tricky for a number of reasons. Here are some techniques to try when attempting to mitigate the sometimes-conflicting concerns of this common studio scenario.

Reverb Explained
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Reverb Explained

Defy the laws of physics by following Bryan Clark's tips for generating fresh and articulate sounds with reverb plug-ins.

Are Your Tracks Ready for a Pro Mix?
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Are Your Tracks Ready for a Pro Mix?

Four blue-chip engineers—Dave Fridmann, Eric Bauer, Colin Marston, and Jarvis Taveniere—explain what you need to do to prepare your home recordings for prime-time mixing—and sonic glory.

fender telecaster and fender deluxe
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Tracking Guitars? Get a Room!

How area miking can give your axe new sonic dimension.

Gain Staging Pedals for Tracking
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Gain Staging Pedals for Tracking

This simple technique can yield complex filthy tones, but don't lean too heavily on the fuzz.

EchoBoy Analog Echo Processor
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Add Dimension to Your Tracks with the “Haas Solo Effect"

Here's how to make your mono-tracked guitar solos—and more—sound larger than life.