A Workflow That Gets Mixes Finished
One of the biggest time-wasters in mixing is this: jumping around randomly between tasks. Perhaps you start with setting some levels… Then focus on one track and apply EQ… Then […]
How To Make Consistent Improvements In Your Mixes
If there’s one thing I’d encourage you to aim for when it comes to mixing, it’s this: steady, consistent improvement. A lot of people aim for the “pro sounding mix”. […]
What Mastering Actually Does (And Doesn’t Do)
Mastering is an important part of music production, but it’s also one of the most misunderstood. Some people expect mastering to completely transform a terrible mix into a great one. […]
A Simple Way to Get Fatter, Punchier Drums
If you’ve ever wondered how to make drums feel fatter while retaining their natural punch, a great way to achieve this is parallel compression. The idea is simple: you blend […]
How To Make Your Mixes Come Alive
Have you ever noticed how some mixes sound good, but still feel a bit flat or lifeless? There’s nothing obviously wrong… It’s not harsh, not muddy, not over-compressed. But it […]
Why Your Mix Decisions Get Worse Over Time
Have you ever noticed this? You’ve been mixing for a while, and no matter what you do to your mix, nothing seems to sound right. That’s ear fatigue. Or sometimes […]
How to Get a Clean, Balanced Acoustic Guitar Recording
Acoustic guitar can be a difficult instrument to record. Today, let’s look at a common mistake, and a simple method to use to capture great acoustic guitar recordings. A common […]
When NOT to Use Compression
In mixing, we can often fall into the trap of thinking there are things we should do — like adding a compressor to every track. But in reality, not everything […]