Tips and Tricks written for and by Softube users

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tipsApr 2013
Console 1: Questions and Answers

Confused about Console 1? Look no further—it will all be clear after reading this!

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tipsMar 2013
Using Softube's Amp Rooms

While Softube's three Amp Rooms are designed with ease of use in focus, a few tips and tricks on their use aren't going to hurt anybody.

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tipsDec 2012
The importance of contrast in a mix

Whether we are listening to classical music, jazz, pop, rock, blues, or just about any recorded musical genre we know of, one thing almost always equates to 'quality' in a mix - and that is contrast. In this article, Scott Fritz offers some...

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tipsDec 2012
TSAR-1 Predelay and Diffusion

Getting the reverb sound right is crucial to a great mix. In this Tips and Tricks text, Eddie Bazil goes through the uses of two of TSAR-1's controls: Pre-Delay and Diffusion. These are widely misunderstood and very useable to get your reverb...

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tipsOct 2012
Character Required

When working with various post production projects for film, television and video games, there is a bare minimum that you need to accomplish to get a mix sounding 'right' or to sound design anything that is considered acceptable in post.

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tipsAug 2012
Creative Compression

To be able to understand what different time settings do to the sound we need a way to make the differences more obvious. If you don't hit your compressor hard, it might be difficult to hear what it does.

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tipsJul 2012
Establishing your 'go-to' compressors

There are plenty of great plugin compressors available these days. If you are like me, chances are you have more than you actually remember until you browse through your plugin folders. I do, however, have my staples that I go to for specific duties.

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tipsJun 2012
Get an 80's Vibe on the Snare with TSAR-1

Here's a great video from our friends at Puremix. Fab Dupont uses the TSAR-1 Reverb to get a nice 80's touch on a snare drum. The video is an excerpt from Hybrid Digital/Analog Mixing, a video that you can check out on Puremix.net.

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tipsJun 2012
Distorted Vocal Blends with Vintage Amp Room

Is your vocal just not interesting enough? Or maybe you're looking for more character?

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tipsJun 2012
Are Compressor Presets Good for You?

First of all, lets start with a bold statement: Presets aren't shortcuts to the perfect sound! They might be, but should always be considered starting points rather than solutions to all your troubles.

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