5 steps to overcome red light fever in the recording studio
Have you ever gone into a studio to record your parts, only to be struck by red light fever? The term ‘red light fever’ describes that nervous feeling that many […]
How well do you really know the sound of your plugins?
You start mixing… you click on an insert point… and you’re faced with a list of plugins… But how well do you really know the sound of your plugins? Do […]
5 tips to make musicians feel more comfortable in the recording studio
Its no secret that recording in a studio can at times be a daunting prospect, even for experienced musicians. Artists record their takes in isolation, usually whilst the rest of […]
Gain staging plugins: how to do it and why it will help your mix
Let’s talk about gain staging plugins. How much attention do you pay to the input and output level of your plugins? Managing the level that your signal arrives to, and […]
How to get a recording studio internship or work experience placement
Have you ever thought about trying to get a recording studio internship or work experience placement? Or maybe you’ve tried, but you’ve been knocked back by the studio? Unfortunately, opportunities […]
Why I charge a flat mixing rate per song, not per hour
If you’re familiar with the mixing service that I offer, you’ll know that I charge a flat mixing rate per song, not per hour. Personally, I believe that charging per […]
The importance of using trim plugins to avoid clipping the mix bus
Have you ever started working on a session and realised that before you’ve begun to adjust levels or introduce any plugins, the master fader has already clipped? Before I knew […]
An easy to follow guide to managing your mixing sessions
Mixing can be a simultaneously exciting and daunting prospect. Many different elements make up a mix, e.g. EQ, compression, levels, effects, panning etc. As such, it can be hard to […]