Getting A “Big” Sound (TUTORIAL)

By | January 9, 2026

 

Release Year: 2009
Manufacturer: Conservatorium of Audio
Website: www.conservatoriumofaudio.com
Author: Ben Rossers
Duration: 01:39:38
Type of Material: Video Lesson
Language: English


Description: In this lesson, we’ll explore various techniques that will help create a bigger, deeper, and cleaner mix!

Including:
– Several different EQ techniques that allow you to place each layer of each sound in its own part of the frequency spectrum and gradually resolve frequency conflicts.
– Various compression techniques, using a compressor to control the dynamic range of the sound, using compression to create movement in the mix.
– Extensive use of layers to create each sound and group of sounds, as well as advanced production planning to give you more choice when it comes time to mix.
– Using parallel processing on sounds to fill out the frequency spectrum. – Tips and tricks to make your mixing session more manageable, including using buses and groups for more control over your sound.
– And much more!

In this tutorial we look at many different techniques to help create bigger, deeper and cleaner mixes, including:
– Multiple different EQ techniques to allow you to sit each layer of each sound in it’s own part of the frequency spectrum, and removing phasing issues between clashing frequencies.
– Different compression techniques, from using a compressor to control the dynamic range of a sound, to using a compression as a effect to create movement in the mix.
– Extensive use of layering to build up each sound, and group of sounds, and planning ahead with your productions to allow you more choices when it comes time to mix.
– Using parallel processing on sounds to fill more of the frequency spectrum.
– Hints and tips for keeping the mixing session more controllable, including the use of busses and groups for more control over the sound.
– And much more!

Sample files: none
Video format: MOV
Video: AVC, 1024×768, 4:3, 5.000 fps, ~1168 kbps
Audio: AAC, 48.0 kHz, ~165 kbps, 2 channels


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