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What Is Sibilance? - Using A De-esser

Sibilance can make a vocal feel harsh fast. Learn how de-essers and frequency-selective compression help tame problem consonants while keeping vocals clear, natural, and present.

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Square Cad EXTRA - Podcast with Mastering Engineer Tom Waltz

Why would adding noise make audio sound better? Dithering is a subtle mastering technique that reduces distortion and preserves detail where it matters most.

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What is dither, and when to use it?

What is dither, and when to use it?

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10 MIXING TIPS

A practical guide to cleaner, more professional mixes, covering gain staging, EQ, automation, panning, and reference tracks to help your music translate and master better.

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What Is Inter-Sample Peaking (and Why You Master Clips After Export)

Your master can look clean in the DAW and still clip after export. Inter-sample peaks explain why—and why true peak headroom matters more than you think.

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