Live Mixing Tips from FOH Master Sean “Sully” Sullivan

Nov 12, 2013 | 18,805 Views

This video interview with FOH Sean 'Sully' Sullivan (Rihanna, Beastie Boys, Justin Timberlake) discusses the plugins used for his vocal, guitars, bass and psychoacoustic effects.

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