Karl Skivington - Envato Tuts+ Profile

Tutorials

5 Popular and Effective Digital EQs
There are two reasons why you might use an EQ—to be creative or corrective. However there's quite a few reasons why you might choose a certain one. In this...
Karl Skivington
14 May 2019
Music & Audio
Understanding Fletcher–Munson Curves to Improve Mixes and Masters
In this short tutorial, I'll describe the Fletcher-Munson Curves and explain how this knowledge can improve your mixes and masters.
Karl Skivington
12 Apr 2019
Music & Audio
6 Alternative Tunings Every Guitarist Should Try
Learn how tuning a guitar to a nonstandard tuning gives you a unique sound and approach that sets you apart from the rest.
Karl Skivington
8 Nov 2018
Music & Audio
Quick Tip: 10 Audio Mastering Tips Every Engineer Should Know
In this Quick Tip Tutorial, I'll present ten technical and philosophical tips that can be implemented by mastering engineers whatever their skill level.
Karl Skivington
20 Sep 2018
Music & Audio
Quick Tip: How to Calibrate Studio Monitors
In this tutorial, I'll show you how to calibrate studio monitors to give a more accurate listening environment that improves mixing and masterings.
Karl Skivington
18 Sep 2018
Music & Audio
How to Read Loudness Meters
In this tutorial I'll explain the meaning behind the numerous acronyms used in the process of measuring loudness.
Karl Skivington
15 Jan 2018
Music & Audio
Mastering for Vinyl
In this tutorial I'll show you how and why it is necessary to prepare a tailored master for vinyl.
Karl Skivington
27 Nov 2017
Music & Audio
The Art of Fades, Sequencing and Spacing an Album
In this tutorial I'll help you understand how to arrange and create an effective transition from one song to the next. A useful technique for successful albums.
Karl Skivington
17 Oct 2017
Music & Audio
Essential Equipment for Any Mastering Studio
In this tutorial I'll help you understand what is the most suitable equipment to purchase for a mastering studio.
Karl Skivington
17 Aug 2017
Music & Audio
Automation in Mastering: Volume and Beyond
In this tutorial I'll show you how to enhance completed mixes through applying various automation techniques when mastering.
Karl Skivington
30 Dec 2016
Music & Audio
Quick Tip: How to Sound Like Minimalist Composer Steve Reich
This quick tip describes the common composing techniques, provides links to examples and gives suggestions on how you can do it yourself.
Karl Skivington
14 Nov 2012
Music & Audio
Quick Tip: How to Create a Natural Reverberation Sound by Bussing Correctly
Compression can suck the dynamics out of your track's reverb. In this tutorial we learn how to use correct bussing so that your reverb still sounds natural...
Karl Skivington
14 Sep 2012
Music & Audio