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Equalization

Understanding EQ

Reading time 14 minutes

From polishing a full stereo mix to taming a stubborn vocal, whenever you want to reshape the tonal balance of a signal, an equalizer is the tool to reach for.

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The science of sound

Phase: what it is and why it matters

Reading time 8 minutes

In phase or out of phase? And what does phase cancellation actually mean? In this article we look at how phase describes sound waves and how phase relationships shape the way we perceive sound.

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The science of sound

Timbre: shaping and decoding complex sounds

Reading time 6 minutes

Musicians and audio engineers alike fuss endlessly over the 'tone', 'colour' or 'character' of the sounds they make. But what do those words really describe? Let's step into the world of timbre to see how complex sounds are built up, shaped and pulled apart.

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