Andy Nasta

30/09/2025

Those piercing “S” sounds in your vocal mix? That’s sibilance. It happens when condenser mics, EQ boosts, and compression exaggerate the high frequencies. The fix is simple: De-Essing. A de-esser compresses only the sibilant range (2–10kHz), leaving the rest of the vocal untouched. Software plugins today are way more precise than old-school hardware, giving you total control.

23/09/2025

Compression isn't just a tool, it's the DNA of modern sound. 🎛️ I've explained everything that matters: threshold, ratio, attack, release, knee, make-up gain, and sidechain. If you understand this, you're already one step ahead of the majority. 🔥
Next episode: types of compressors and when to use them. Stay tuned!

22/09/2025

Your mix doesn’t sound weak because of EQ. It doesn’t sound flat because of reverb. The real reason? You’re ignoring dynamics. Compression, limiting, gating, transient design, these are the 4 weapons that decide if your mix HITS or gets ignored. In this series, I’ll break down each one so your tracks can finally compete with the pros. Don’t sleep on this. 🚀

21/09/2025

20/09/2025

Your meters aren’t just eye candy, they’re the truth behind your mix. VU, PPM, Digital… each tells a different story. Learn to read them right, and your mixes will finally translate everywhere. 🎚️🔥

19/09/2025

19/09/2025

Here's some tips about how to process a snare in SSL channel strip.