Mike - The Audio Owl Ever wonder what Max For Live is? Are you trying to make the leap to explore this DIY audio effects and instruments software?
Check out our Max for Live Intro article to get familiar with the Max environment.
You can use Max for Live to create custom plugins and tools for Ableton Live.
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Want to make any track sound like it was recorded in your favourite studio or space?
If you have the impulse response sample of that space then all you need is a Convolution Reverb Plugin.
Thankfully, there are a few free ones available for Mac users!
Check them out at the post below…
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Ever wondered what the heck convolution reverb does?
Basically, it is a reverb plugin that can place your sounds in any space you desire, as long as you have the impulse response for that space.
Check out more at the article below
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Want to add some unique character to your mixes?
Are you constantly looking for new compressor plugins?
Then check out these 6 free compressor plugins for your DAW. Each one adds a unique flavour to your music production workflow.
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It’s no secret that music production has never been more accessible than it is now. All you need to get started are the right tools, a few good tutorials, and some creativity. But what if I told you that there was an even easier way? What if I said that there were “Impulse Response Packages” available for free on the internet? And not just any IRs- these packs come with all sorts of different acoustic environments including concert halls, churches, outdoor spaces…
Read more at The Audio Owl
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When mixing music, the difference between gain and volume can be confusing.
Simply put, gain controls the level of signal going into a plugin or other device. Volume controls the level coming out of the plugin or even speakers and amplifiers.
This blog post will help you improve your mixdown by understanding how gain and volume differ.
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There are many uses and types of compression in Ableton Live.
Here are 4 ways to use the compression devices to spice up your drums and vocals.
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Ever wonder what the sweet spot for the input of you plugins is?
Check the manual to see if there is a reference. Most analog plugins do state an optimal input level that is usually between -20 and -12dBFS.
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Do your mixes sound muddy and distorted?
This is likely the case if you are not gain staging.
Gain staging is the practice of ensuring you have enough headroom at each amplification stage in your mix.
Improve your mixes with a better understanding of Gain Staging
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If you’re looking for a free VU meter plugin, we’ve got you covered.
These plugins are magic for gain staging. With a good VU meter, you are guaranteed to set perfect levels in between your plugins.
This works especially well for analog-modelled plugins looking for the sweet spot level at -18dBFS.
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