An article on how to set compressor attack and release times to achieve the most musical result.

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An article on mixing with headphones and plugins that can help improve mix translation.

The post 9 Plugins for Mixing With Headphones (+ Production Tips) appeared first on Pro Audio Files.

An article on the history and practical application of the famous AKG C414 condenser microphone.

The post 5 Reasons I Love Recording With an AKG C414 appeared first on Pro Audio Files.

An article on the basic concepts behind sound waves, analog audio, digital audio and compressed digital audio formats.

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An article about arpeggiators, including descriptions of functionality and suggestions for creative applications.

The post What Is an Arpeggiator? (+ 8 Creative Uses) appeared first on Pro Audio Files.

An article with tips on producing and mixing lo-fi music, plus a selection of favorite plugins for mixing.

The post Tips for Producing Lo-Fi Music (+ 7 Favorite Plugins) appeared first on Pro Audio Files.

An article on automated vs human mastering services.

The post What Automated Mastering Services Can’t Do For You appeared first on Pro Audio Files.

A roundup of the best stereo widening plugins, plus mix tips.

The post 9 Great Plugins for Enhancing Stereo Width (+ Mix Tips) appeared first on Pro Audio Files.

An article on the musical possibilities that can be derived from a simple rectangle.

The post How to Generate Musical Ideas From a Rectangle appeared first on Pro Audio Files.

An article on the basics of impulse responses and convolution technology, plus popular apps and sources for IR files.

The post The Basics of Impulse Responses & Convolution (+ Plugins, Software & Hardware) appeared first on Pro Audio Files.

An article that provides a detailed look at the Fletcher-Munson Equal Loudness Contour, and how it impacts mixing and other audio work.

The post What Are the Equal-Loudness Contours? (+ Why It Matters) appeared first on Pro Audio Files.

A best practices guide for mastering audio formats and delivery mediums.

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An article on signal flow and routing for mixing, including how to use busses, aux sends and more

The post The Beginner’s Guide to Signal Flow for Mixing appeared first on Pro Audio Files.

An article on why gain staging still matters in a digital environment, plus four tips for optimizing gain staging in your DAW.

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An introduction to noise gates, how to use them, and three of the best gate plugins.

The post What Is a Noise Gate? (+ 3 of the Best Gate Plugins) appeared first on Pro Audio Files.

A roundup of the best delay plugins, plus mix tips and audio examples.

The post 8 Great Delay Plugins for Mixing (+ Mix Tips) appeared first on Pro Audio Files.

An article about parallel compression, including techniques on setting up parallel compression in a mix and examples of how and when to use it.

The post 6 Favorite Ways to Use Parallel Compression in a Mix appeared first on Pro Audio Files.

A roundup of some of the best Kontakt-based sample libraries on the market and their characteristics.

The post 32 Favorite Kontakt Libraries of All Time appeared first on Pro Audio Files.

An article on drum layering mistakes to avoid, plus a brief historical overview and some recommended tools.

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An article on the basics of sound synthesis, including signal flow, synthesis types and modulation sources.

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