Your Ears Are Literally Reshaping Your Brain Right Now
Hard truth: better mixes usually start with better perception, not better gear. This article makes a strong case that focused training can reshape the brain systems behind attention, memory, and pattern recognition.
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I am on level 27 of Dr. Compressor and am finding it trick to tell which is more compressed - the indicators I was using (like things sounding further, or ambiance getting lounder, or even consistency of the part) are frequently not there. Any suggestions as to what I should be listening for?
Listen to the compressed sound which has long values of sounds, carefully listen for ones that has more reverb at the end of the sounds. this help me most of the time playing this exercise
Hey there - I think about how compression effects each stage of a sound differently (I simplify it to transient, sustain, and release). It sounds like you've relied on more the middle and ends of the sound to gauge compression, so maybe try focusing more on the beginning? Compression can make the transient feel snappier if it has a longer attack or more dull if it has a super fast attack. I think of it like this:
Transient: with a slow attack, compression will emphasize a tappy, clicky, sharp transient at the beginning of the sound. With a fast attack, it will dull the transient entirely.
Sustain: compression will often make the sustain phase of a sound more even and subdued (that could be the far away feeling you described) and more consistent, meaning it might sustain for longer.
Release: compression can make the end of a sound louder, which can bring out residual delay sounds, ambience, or any noises associated with stopping a note (like on piano you sometimes get a release sound).
Finally, one trick I often use is to turn my volume way down and compare the two signals. At low volumes, differences in the transient and overall shape of the sound may be easier to recognize. Hope this is helpful!
With my newly released EP, I made a lyric video to see if I could visually show the movie that was in my head when I was writing the song. Interestingly, trying to visually create a story takes in new directions even when it is close to what inspired the song. There was a part of me that was fascinated and torn by this technology. I don't use generative AI for writing music, but for making videos, it is promising. What do you think? Would you use it to make music videos?
Thanks @Endriu Filimon! I think over the years I had considered different ways to visually tell stories and I feel it allows a new type of expression. Thanks for checking it out!
New release today, very excited about this. The vocal is by Jaime Arin, who you can all find on SoundBetter :) The track already made 9th place in the SoundGym contest, thank you guys for that!!
hey Felix, are you looking for some comments on the production and mixing of that track? otherwise, I enjoy the track, it's quite chill and the voice is very warmly pleasant :)
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