Sage Audio Articles

Top 10 Analog Equalizers: Mixing and Mastering

What would an engineer do without a proper equalizer? It is a really hard question to answer in the age of HiFi systems and affordable access to great sound.

What is the Future of Music?

The future of music will most likely follow the same trends we are seeing in modern technology. It will be incredibly social similar to social media, it will become increasingly computer-based and A.I. driven, and lastly, it will serve as a window to the past, held open by any musicians continuing to create music in more traditional ways.

Choosing the Best Mastering Studio: Independent Artists

If you’re an indie artist, there are so many factors you need to keep in mind, to successfully release a project. With that said the hard work and dedication you have for your project should be matched by any professional you choose to work with.

How to Tour Successfully: A Complete Guide to Making Money on the Road

Touring can offer a viable method for sustaining a band. Countless artists rely on their ability to tour to build and maintain their music career.

Everything You Need to Know About Releasing a Song: From Inspiration to Distribution

A song starts with inspiration and writing, then a demo should be produced, followed by tracking, editing, mixing, mastering, promotion of the project, distribution and release, and lastly fan reception.

How to Mix Your Music Using Psychoacoustics

To mix with psychoacoustics, first consider the many unique ways with which the ear and brain receive and interpret sound.

What is Mastering for Cassette

Mastering for Cassette tape is the process of creating a distribution-ready sequence of songs, that can be recorded onto the cassette medium.

What is Analog Mastering?

Analog mastering is the process of making a mix ready for distribution, while solely using analog equipment.

What is Mastering for Vinyl?

Mastering for vinyl is the process of creating a separate master that can be cut into a vinyl record without added unwanted distortion.

How to Set the Q of an Equalizer to an Octave

An EQ’s Q is often chosen somewhat arbitrarily. We pick it because it looks good, or seems to fit with the type of curve we’re trying to create.

What is the Best Plugin for EQ Matching?

Eq matching has become a popular way to either match or separate instruments quickly.

The Best Way to Quickly Add Clarity to Your Mix: Inverse EQ Matching

Most of us have heard the saying, “there are no shortcuts in audio.” Although this may be true in most situations, sometimes new technologies come along that drastically speed up the audio editing, mixing, or mastering process.

How to Distort or Compress Only Specific Frequencies Using Equalization

The best way to distort or compress specific frequencies is by using an emphasis and de-emphasis equalization technique.

What are Plosives and How to Fix Them

There are of course many ways to avoid recording plosives during tracking, but what if that option is long past, and you’re stuck with a plosive heavy track?

How to Fix a Track That Was Cut Too Short

If your track has been cut too short, place a reverb on the track, and adjust the reverb time to be in time with the tempo. Next automate the wet-dry function of the reverb to just the very end of the track.