music-production-basics

Provides audio engineering patterns covering signal flow, gain staging, frequency spectrum EQ, dynamics compression archetypes, and mixing/mastering techniques for DAW workflows.

Deep expertise in audio effects for sound design and mixing. Covers distortion/saturation taxonomy, modulation effects, time-based processing, creative effect chains, and effects automation. Use this skill whenever the user wants to choose effects, design sounds, build effect chains, make creative processing decisions, add warmth or grit (saturation/distortion), set up reverb or delay, create specific sonic textures (ethereal, lo-fi, massive, underwater), understand the science behind effects (harmonics, comb filtering, all-pass filters), or automate effects for dynamic transitions. Also use when the user asks about making something "bigger," "wider," "warmer," or "more interesting" -- those are effects engineering questions even if they don't mention specific plugins.

Plans and executes professional recording sessions for instruments or vocals in studio or home environments, covering pre-production, room treatment, signal chain setup, and gain staging.