Intentional Clipping (The “Anti-Compressor”)
February 16, 2026
We often reach for a compressor when we’re looking to control dynamics. While compression is great for tone and glue, it is actually quite poor
Category: Gain Staging
VU Meter: The Best Kept Secret of the Pros
September 26, 2019
Ever seen those weird, old-timey meters in pictures of old studios? You see a band laughing with the producer, writing music behind the mixing board…
Gain vs Volume: What’s the Difference?
May 16, 2018
A question I’ve been asked a lot by my students is this: “What’s the difference between gain and volume? They seem like the same thing.”
