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Erick Finn
Erick Finn writes SoundForgePro guides about audio editing, restoration and mastering using documented product information.
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Guides by Erick Finn
Best Free Metering Plugins: 8 Tools for Loudness, Spectrum and Phase
Eight free audio metering plugins matched to loudness, true peak, spectrum, masking, dynamics, stereo phase and quick level checks.
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Best Budget Ribbon Microphones: 8 Picks from $128 to $649
Eight affordable and step-up ribbon microphones compared by price, active or passive design, preamp needs, phantom-power rules and placement.
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How Many Inputs Do You Need on an Audio Interface?
Count the audio interface inputs you need from the largest session you will record at once, then match mic preamps, line and instrument channels.
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Speaker Wire Size Calculator: AWG by Length and Ohms
Choose speaker wire gauge from one-way run length, nominal impedance and conductor material, then inspect resistance, level change and estimated power separately.
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Best Sampler Software by Workflow: Chopping, Instruments, Drums and Mobile
Choose sampler software by the work you need to finish: loop chopping, multisampled instruments, drums, layered sound design, mobile capture or free library playback.
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Bass vs Treble: What They Change and How to Balance Them
A practical guide to bass, treble and tone controls, with approximate frequency ranges and a flat-first method for better settings.
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What Is a Condenser Microphone? How It Works and When to Use One
A practical explanation of condenser capsules, power, specifications and the recording situations where this microphone type makes sense.
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Speaker Placement Calculator: Stereo Starting Positions
Calculate a practical starting position for two stereo speakers, then use the diagram and listening checklist to refine the setup.
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WAV vs FLAC vs MP3 for Editing, Mastering and Archive
A practical guide to choosing WAV, FLAC or MP3 for active editing, mastering, long-term storage, client handoff and listening copies.
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Room Tone: Record, Edit and Use It in Sound Forge
A practical Sound Forge workflow for recording matching room tone, filling dialogue gaps and hiding edit boundaries without obvious loops.
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Ocenaudio vs Sound Forge: Free Simplicity or Pro Workflow?
A practical Ocenaudio vs Sound Forge comparison for choosing between free cross-platform editing and a deeper Windows production workflow.
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Mono Compatibility and Phase Correlation in Sound Forge
A practical Sound Forge workflow for spotting phase cancellation, checking a real mono fold-down and repairing the source without losing useful stereo width.
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