At the start of last week, I asked my email subscribers a simple question… When it comes to your music, what are you “leaving on the table”? I’m so very grateful for the email replies I received because it helps me help you! The chances are if you’re struggling with something, there’s someone else out… [Read More] 3 ways to make your music even better
Mixing Method
Plugins are the cherry on top
I’m seeing a lot of ‘My Top 3 (Bass/Guitar/Drums/Mix Buss) Plugins’ videos around at the moment. The concept behind those videos is valuable but the execution is sometimes not as valuable. They can create plugin envy and create a desire in you to go out and buy the plugin you see in the video. Ever… [Read More] Plugins are the cherry on top
The truth about learning how to mix
This is part 3 of a 3 part video series on how to develop and Perfect Your Mixing Method. In video 1, you learned the ‘3 Things Great Mixers Always Do’ so that you can start fast tracking your progress and get to perfecting your mixing method a lot quicker. In video 2, I went… [Read More] The truth about learning how to mix
How to EQ the midrange
EQ an incredibly powerful tool to help you get great mixes… when it’s applied the right way. Just like any of the tools in our mixing arsenal. A lack of understanding of EQ is one of the main reasons why it can take someone up to 2 years to figure out how to mix. They… [Read More] How to EQ the midrange
3 things great mixers always do
Did you know that the average time it takes someone to learn how to mix is 2 years?! Mixing can feel like so much of a dark art that most people decide to skip the fundamentals and dive in head first. They study, experiment, watch videos, and go through hundreds of “tips and tricks” but… [Read More] 3 things great mixers always do
Before you mix another song, read this
Do you believe there’s such a thing as a perfect mix? Are there songs or mixes you love that you describe as perfect? For me, ‘Hey Jude’ is a perfect song and ‘Let’s Dance’ is a perfect mix. But do you think either Paul McCartney or Bob Clearmountain set out to create a perfect song… [Read More] Before you mix another song, read this