Compressors Explained: Taming The Wild Peaks
Often the most misunderstood piece of equipment is a Compressor. With such a wide variety of options to choose from, it's time we explain what a compressor is, how it works, and how to use it.

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Often the most misunderstood piece of equipment is a Compressor. With such a wide variety of options to choose from, it's time we explain what a compressor is, how it works, and how to use it.
No matter what type of work you do, chances are you will have to Import, Edit, and Manipulate audio file samples and loops in Pro Tools.
As a songwriter, one of the biggest challenges can be the lack of a Drummer. Luckily for us, the modern world is full of options to help us overcome our drum deficiencies. Let's take a look at tools you can use to get your Groove flowing. From Loops to Plug-Ins, songwriters have more options than ever before.
We sit down with 3-Time Grammy Award winning Mix-Engineer, John Frye, to discuss how the process of mixing a record has changed over the years, as well as tips on how you can manage your sessions.
We are happy to announce our updated Fall 2017 Schedule. We will be adding more course dates in both Los Angeles and Atlanta.
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Video Tutorial: Learn all about the Input / Output Setup window in Pro Tools 12 by watching this tutorial video to see how these changes can impact your workflow.
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As most engineers and producers know, the best start to a good mix is a proper recording. While we cannot always control this aspect of the process, the Clip Gain feature allows you to adjust the audio levels prior to beginning the mix.
Our partners at McDSP are happy to announce a new collection of Echo & Delay effects. Let's take a look at how to use these versatile plug-ins with this handy tutorial video.
Whether performing live, or recording , a DI box is an essential part of every engineers toolbox. Let’s take a look at how you can use a DI box to record keyboards and synthesizers.
One of the most widely used, and effective, features of Pro Tools has been around longer than most of us, Playlists.
With Pro Tools 12.6 realeasing soon, we take a look at new features and functionality that will improve your editing workflow, audio processing, and mixing capabilities.
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