One Simple Mixing Habit That Beats Expensive Plugins
One of the biggest mistakes I see in home studio mixes is relying too heavily on plugins before getting the basics right. It’s completely understandable — plugins promise big changes […]
Why Great Mixes Start Long Before You Press Play
If mixing ever feels really difficult, the issue often isn’t coming from the mixing process — it occurred at the recording stage. That’s because great mixes don’t begin when you […]
How to Finish More Songs
Let’s be honest, very few of us as home studio producers struggle with starting new songs. Where we tend to struggle is with finishing them. Today, let’s look at three […]
How to Get Consistent Vocal Levels That Sit in the Mix
One of the biggest challenges in mixing vocals is inconsistent levels. Some words stand out as too loud, others disappear beneath the music, and the performance can feel uneven. Compression […]
A Simple Way to Make Your Choruses Sound Bigger
In a mix, it can sound great when the chorus opens up and feels like everything is lifted and elevated. But sometimes mixes don’t quite deliver… not without a bit […]
When Your Mix Might Have Too Many Tracks
Modern home recording setups make it easy for us to capture potentially unlimited tracks, and it’s not uncommon to see mixes with endless layers. But more tracks don’t always lead […]
One Of The Most Common Home Studio EQ Mistakes
EQ is one of the most powerful tools in mixing. But when we’re first learning to mix, it’s easy to get it wrong. Something I often see people doing is […]
Before You Master Your Song, Check These 3 Things
Mastering is the final stage in producing a song. But to get the best results from mastering, it’s essential that your mixes are ready to be mastered. Here are three […]