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Why Bit Depth & Sample Rate Matter
More often than not, when I ask a client or artist to submit me a pre-master mix for mastering. They almost always end up sending me lower bit depths or sample rates for their mix. When sending your audio for mastering, you want to guarantee that the mastering engineer has the highest fidelity mix in […]
Black Label
Refined, purified and distilled, genuine to taste! One of music’s true icons, Black Label. A compilation album featuring ten of ShiftAxis Records top rated tracks on Musicworx. Pick up your copy today and we guarantee you will taste the difference! CLICK ON THE IMAGES BELOW TO BUY/LISTEN
Better Than You
Better Than You, a 2022 Big Room single release by Ugandan producer Tera Nitric. This remarkable Mainstage track features unforgettably robust lead melodies constructed with passionate purpose built by the master himself, Tera Nitric. If you’re a fan of EDM then Pick up a copy of Better Than U today. Released by ShiftAxis Records. CLICK […]
Understanding Max Peak
Have you ever been asked by a mastering engineer to provide a pre-master mix with a headroom of -6.0dB? Have you ever wondered how you were able to provide this to them? What is needed to determine this? First you have to understand how to find the maximum peak (max peak) of you mix, then […]
Descension
Descension, a 2022 Big Room single release by Iranian producer Caeid. This extraordinary Mainstage track features authoritative leads and rhythm, a section that’s out-of-this-world, AMAZING. If you’re a fan of EDM then Pick up a copy of Descension today. Released by ShiftAxis Records. CLICK ON THE IMAGES BELOW TO BUY/LISTEN
Layering For Professional Sound
Have you ever wondered why you cannot achieve the big sound that the professional make? Chances are, you are closer than you think. When reviewing most of my clients’ mixes, nine times out of ten, when their sound isn’t big enough, it’s because the individual instrument tracks, lack layers. Introduction It is not uncommon for […]
Rawbot
Rawbot, a 2022 Techno single release by Slovenian producer Monom. This high-quality, hypnotic house track is perfect for any underground fan who loves thumping kicks, and dark sounds with lots of reverb. Pick up a copy of Rawbot and add it to your favorite playlist today. Released by ShiftAxis Records. CLICK ON THE IMAGES BELOW […]
Sidechain: Not Just for Kicks!
Introduction Using sidechain compression can help any audio standout better in a mix, not just the kick. In this tutorial I will show you why I might sidechain to something other than a kick. The main thing to understand is the versatility and usefulness of sidechain compression, and that it is not just for kick […]
Fatten Sound Using Delay
A simple and easy, effective way to fatten up a sound, track or mix using a low ms delay, called “Doubling”. I will be showing you that using a delay […]
Legend
Legend, a 2022 Progressive House single release by Russian producer Antony Vision. This powerful house track has Mainstage written all over it. If you love commanding, euphoric melodies coupled with heart-pounding beats then you are going to love this track. Pick up your copy of Legend today! Released by ShiftAxis Records. CLICK ON THE IMAGES […]
