Have you ever wanted your kick drums to sound bigger, fatter, rounder and have more impact? Well, look no further. In today’s video, I’m going to show you two simple steps that you can use right now to get KILLER kick drum production in your music! Now, I’d love to know… Did this… [Read More] 2 steps to killer kick drum production
Compression
Sidechain Compression: Plugins and Mixing Method
Sidechain compression seems to be one of the most confusing mixing and production techniques there is. Even if you know how to use it, sometimes it doesn’t do exactly what you want or sound how you expected. So, it’s time to clear up the confusion around it. Today’s video is going to explain why and… [Read More] Sidechain Compression: Plugins and Mixing Method
EQ vs Compressor: What should I use?
Have you ever wondered which tool is going to help you unlock your music and get the consistently great mixes you’re looking to produce? Is it your EQ? Is your compressor? Or is it both? And in what order should you use that EQ and compressor? What’s going to get you bigger and better results?… [Read More] EQ vs Compressor: What should I use?
The two step vocal mixing chain
I get asked about vocal mixing a lot and rightfully so. We all want professional sounding vocals that sit perfectly in the mix and I believe there’s very little stopping you from achieving that goal. Now, the first thing worth pointing out is that whatever source material you’re working with is going to affect the… [Read More] The two step vocal mixing chain
EQ vs. Compression: What’s more important?
We’ve got a real discussion on our hands! When it comes to great production and mixes, which is more important – EQ or Compression? This video came about due an excellent email I received about the various stages of development as a mixer/producer. In that email I was asked which tool I felt was more… [Read More] EQ vs. Compression: What’s more important?
The main reason why you’re overusing compression
Compression is one of the most useful tools we have at our disposal when it comes to producing great music. Whether you use it to balance dynamics or as a creative effect, compression is incredibly powerful when used tastefully. However, it does seem that more often than not, we have a tendency to overuse this… [Read More] The main reason why you’re overusing compression