Pedro Macedo Camacho

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What other Sonnox plug-ins do you turn to?

I use the Oxford Dynamics plug-in a lot, mostly for hybrid tracks. It's great when you want to compress a reverb tail. It sounds totally transparent and it works perfectly. What I like most about it is that, like the Limiter, it sounds as if there is no compression. It just maintains the volume we want. It's especially useful in complicated mixes where I would lose the tail completely without it. But it's also great on bass, drums and vocals. I like to use it when vocalists are singing very softly and you want to hear the final articulation from the voice. It makes a great difference in terms of interpretation, and it sounds completely natural.

Even though I use many plug-ins, Sonnox makes the most significant impact in my final product and mixes.

How did you discover Sonnox plug ins?

It was word-of-mouth about the overall quality of Sonnox.

I tried many limiters from other high-end plug-in developers but none of them worked as I wanted.

When I used the Oxford Limiter for the first time I was completely blown away. Now it's my go-to limiter for orchestral music (even when I consider hardware options). Not only does it increase the perceived loudness more than other limiters, more importantly, it does not change the timbre or colour of the sound. That is crucial for orchestral music.

How do you use Sonnox plug-ins in your work?

I use Sonnox plug-ins exclusively on the mix and master bus of every orchestral project I mix. I believe that a great orchestral recording starts with perfect microphone placement, and a great performance from the players. After that you just need a little EQ and some limiting. I use Oxford EQs throughout the mix, and the Oxford Limiter on the final bus. There is something about Sonnox plug-ins that just makes it easier for me to get the sound I am looking for. I think the best example of my most recent work would be the recording of the latest performances of my Requiem Inês de Castro. The Oxford Limiter acts so beautifully it almost sounds as if no limiter was used at all, which to me is the highest compliment.

How do you use Sonnox plug-ins in your work?

...use Oxford EQs throughout the mix, and the Oxford Limiter on the final bus. There is something about Sonnox plug-ins that just makes it easier for me to get the sound I am looking for...

Tell us about your approach to equalization.

Using "ears only" EQ is extremely important to me. I think the secret of any good mix starts with great EQ'ing. The reverb, careful sub-harmonic treatment and widening mix tricks are important, but it all starts with great EQ.

To EQ properly I found it is very important to hear the live performance in the hall. You need to memorize the actual orchestra sound with your ears, detect any acoustic problems in the venue or in some orchestra sections and then correct them in the mix. The EQ should keep the idiomatic sound from the orchestra but correct frequency problems certain sections may have. In my opinion it's a compromise between the true original sound and the ideal sound from the ideal orchestra. On the Oxford EQ I've found I prefer the Type 3 EQ, due to its curves. But I often forget about the graphics and mix purely by ear.

Pedro Macedo Camacho uses the Moog Sub 37 Paraphonic Analog Synthesizer, as evidenced by a photo from his own studio posted on his official Facebook page.

In an Instagram post, Pedro Macedo Camacho shares a photo of his own Yamaha Grand Piano, captioned: "❤️😊 can’t wait to record my next track with this new piano. Beautiful tone!"

In an Instagram post, Pedro Macedo Camacho showcases his new Expressive E Osmose 49-key Polyphonic Synthesizer and MIDI Controller, captioning it: "Welcome to Portugal, Osmose! Many years on the waiting list but totally worth it, @expressive_e. What a fantastic synth!"

In an Instagram post, Pedro Macedo Camacho shows his Bricasti Design M7, captioned: "There is something magical about this Bricasti M7."