Stop Aiming For A “Perfect” Mix
Let’s talk about perfectionism when it comes to producing music in a home studio. It’s great to have high standards and to aspire to create something you can be really […]
The Secret to Professional Low End
Getting the low end of a mix right can be one of the hardest things to achieve. When it’s right, the mix feels powerful, rich, and balanced. When it’s wrong, […]
5 Free Plugins For Home Studio Mastering
Great-sounding tracks don’t have to be expensive. If you’re just getting to grips with mastering and want a great set of plugins to get started, here are five I recommend. […]
Stop Using Solo: A Better Way to Mix
One of the most common mistakes new home studio producers make is constantly hitting the solo button. It feels logical: isolate a track so you can really hear what’s going […]
Why Your Mix Sounds Great in Your Studio, but Bad Everywhere Else
Ever had this happen to you? You finish a mix in your home studio and it sounds great. Then you listen in the car, on your AirPods, or at a […]
My Go-To Vocal Chain On Every Mix
If you’re struggling to get vocals that sound clean, polished, and professional in your mixes, the problem often isn’t your mic or your room — it’s the processing chain. More […]
Mixing For Emotion
In mixing, we often focus on how to make things sound good from a technical perspective — EQ curves, compressor settings, plugin choices — but a lot less on how […]
How to Know When Your Mix Is “Finished”
Today, I want to talk about one of the hardest parts of producing your own music — knowing when your mix is actually finished. When you’ve heard the same song […]