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Author: Steffen Walter

Steffen has successfully worked on numerous productions as a front-of-house engineer and in the studio. As the main FOH engineer for the band LIFESPARK, he toured across Europe with OUR LAST NIGHT and NORMANDIE on the “You're up” tour. Steffen also played numerous concerts and festivals as the mastermind of the band Slaughterra, together with bands like Powerwolf, Emil Bulls, Unearth and Sonic Syndicate. These practical experiences, as well as his previous teacher training, provide him with a wide-ranging knowledge that he can use in the development of courses and workshops and the analysis of mixes at HOFA-College.

Vocal Tuning: AutoTune or Melodyne?

AutoTune and Melodyne are the best-known tools for vocal tuning and pitch correction. In this HOFA-College tutorial, we’ll show you how these plugins work, discuss their individual qualities, and explain which approach is the better choice in different situations.

3 Simple Producing Tips for Metal Guitars

Select an amp plugin and you’re done? There’s more!
Learn how to improve your metal guitar sound with three simple arrangement and mixing tipps from HOFA College tutor and guitarist Steffen Walter.

Compression In The Mix – An Easy Guide

What does an audio compressor actually do? What options for adjustment and application does it offer in a mix? In this article, you will get all the answers and tips on how the correct use of compression can be trained in mixing and mastering.