ALERT! ALL Adobe Audition Users: Tell us your compression & EQ secrets and help out Kyle

Our reader Kyle wrote us an email with the following question: “Hello Benztown Boys and Girls, Was wondering if you could ask on your blog for the Adobe Audition Users (Version 1.5 to 3.0), what the best compression and EQ settings are in Adobe’s own effects panel. Thanks, Kyle” Now it’s up you, Adobe Audition [...]

Survey: EQ, before or after compression? A question, that devides the imaging community…maybe…

When I was skimming through the latest issue of Music Tech Magazine, I stumbled over an old question I have been asked a thousand times while doing personal trainings with imaging guys, sound designers or webinars. EQ, before or after compression? It’s a tricky question, which is dividing the production community since years. Everyone got [...]

A free fun tool for DJs and Remixers… AIR Kill EQ – Andre’s Production Diary Part 33

Hi guys, it’s Andre. It’s now my 33rd week here at the Benztown studios, where I learn everything about radio, production and imaging. With all the great EQs available, it’s hard to chose the right one, but sometimes you don’t need a subtle EQ. You just want to get rid of sections, you don’t want. [...]

AUX POWER or create incredible delays, reverbs and other PlugINs as AUX effects

In older posts you’ve seen several of my templates, so you know I really dig Aux tracks for Delay and Reverb use. There is nothing faster and easier to me manipulating Audio and create incredible delays and reverb effects. Most of the time I use beat related delays in combination with Filters, Amps, EQs, Flangers [...]

Two easy Features with essential power – Bus Routing and Automation – Andre’s Production Diary Part 19

Hi guys, it’s Andre. It’s now my 19th week at the Benztown Studios, since I started as volunteer. When you start with Pro Tools, you’ll be massively overwhelmed by all the different functions and possibilities. There are so many techniques, shortcuts, plugIns and functions that need to be learned to control them. You might not [...]

From Australia to outer Space or The Nic Kelly Files Part 2

Last week we introduced our brand new category “The Nic Kelly Files” featuring one of the new generation of Imaging guys.  Nic Kelly from Australia! After showing us how to create stunning beatmixing techniques in Adobe Audition, he’s got something special for you, no matter if you’re using Adobe Audition, Pro Tools, Logic or any [...]

How to blow your Speakers? Compression and EQing by Brendan Tacey

You all know Brendan Tacey as the Head of Imaging for MMM in Melbourne. He is also known as the PRODGUY and runs his own Youtube channel showing YOU tipps & tricks for great radio production. A few days ago I asked Brendan to do a work shop on Compression and Eqing and he came [...]

Konsky reloaded or Cosmonaut Voice will blow your speakers!

You all remember Konsky’s tremendous blog post last week. (BTW: it was one of the most successful blog posts ever.) After listening to Konsky’s audio again, I asked him which plugINs he used for Sydney’s No1 Hit Music Station in the Return Music LineUp Promo. I am really digging these kind of VO filter sounds [...]

Test your VO Chain or the Experience of Development!

Last week I had a quiet challenging experience while rebuilding my master template session. I was curious about how some new plugs would work on my VO settings for Harry, who is our male CHR Voice on benztown branding. I got stuck for almost three hours, because I had the feeling some of the new [...]