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 Psychology
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?
4 steps to mixing like Andrew Scheps
Andrew Scheps is a world class engineer and mixer. He is a 3 time Grammy Award winner and his credit list includes Adele, Jay-Z, Black Sabbath, Beyoncé, Audioslave, U2 and Red Hot Chili Peppers. When I dedicated Stephen’s Selects #12 to the return of John Frusciante to Red Hot Chili Peppers, I mentioned that I… [Read More] 4 steps to mixing like Andrew Scheps
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
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