How to use reverb in music mixing: your complete guide
Using reverb can really enhance your mixes, giving them depth and taking your tracks to a whole other level. In this lesson, you’ll learn all you need to know about […]
An easy to understand guide to compression & compressor plugins
Dynamic range compression is a fundamental part of mixing music. And yet, it’s one of the most commonly misunderstood parts of the mixing process. So in this lesson, we’ll break […]
Why mixing is taking too long and giving you disappointing results
In a Ted Talk in 2005, psychologist and author Barry Schwartz talked about “the paradox of choice“. Put simply, the paradox of choice states that the more options you have, […]
Why familiarity with your equipment is key
In early 2010, I bought a set of used studio monitors on eBay for £180. As the price that I paid for them suggests, they’re not the world’s most top-end […]
A great exercise for improving your recording and mixing skills
When you first start producing music, it can be hard to get your tracks to sound as good as the songs you listen to by your favourite artists. Let’s face […]
One of the easiest ways to get better at mixing
There are all sorts of things you can do to improve your mixing skills. You can read books, watch YouTube tutorials, and take courses. If you’re really serious, you could […]
Two compression attack and release myths to avoid
You might be surprised to know that two of the most common things that we’re taught about compression, regarding the attack and release settings, are incorrect. In this lesson, we’ll […]
Don’t let these 3 things ruin your recording
There’s no worse feeling than opening up a session to mix a song, only to find a problem that you didn’t notice when recording. Unfortunately, given that most of us […]