I love getting comments from you. They’re always thought provoking and help me give you the content you ask for and need. They’re truly helpful and I’m very grateful for every comment and email I receive. Keep them coming! A perfect example is this comment that I got on my ‘Don’t be a DAW Dummy’… [Read More] How much time do you spend tweaking a mix?
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Don’t be a DAW dummy
Should I use Pro Tools or Logic? Live or Reaper? How about Studio One? You know what… maybe I’ll use Audition… what do you think? My answer to all those questions is YES! It doesn’t matter what DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) you use as long as you enjoy using it and it compliments your method… [Read More] Don’t be a DAW dummy
Why some people are music-making machines
In ‘A poor mixer blames their tools’, I helped you remove the first stumbling block that many people let affect them when it comes to creating music. Now, it’s time to dig a little deeper and focus on something very simple you can do that most people won’t. Most people will never put a plan… [Read More] Why some people are music-making machines
A poor mixer blames their tools
“A poor workman always blames his tools” is an age old proverb that’s used time and time again. In essence, it’s meaning is that when one doesn’t get the results they desire, the tools they’ve used will take the blame for that shortcoming. Whereas when one falls short, the reality is that the blame should… [Read More] A poor mixer blames their tools
How to use delay on a snare drum
Getting a great snare sound every time I mix is something that I’ve spent years developing and I’m still working on to this day. Being the eternal student is a solid mindset to have when it comes to mixing and it leads you to make unique, creative decisions while constantly expanding your skillset. It also… [Read More] How to use delay on a snare drum
Why you should mix on headphones
I started out mixing on headphones like most of us do – out of necessity. In university, I was lucky enough to be able to work in the onsite studio as much as I could. But in the early days, I was much more focused on performance and recording than anything to do with mixing… [Read More] Why you should mix on headphones