I remember when Kanye West’s ‘Yeezus’ was released. I wasn’t all that sure what had happened. It was very different, confusing and I wasn’t sure if it was me or Kanye that had lost their minds! Myself and another engineer listened to a few of the tracks together in the studio and I remember saying:… [Read More] Why minimalism will help your production skills
Mixing Psychology
4 strategies for consistent mixing results
Forget the distractions and the “weird tricks” that you’ll find and follow if you read enough music forum threads. When it comes to getting consistent mixing results, no matter what the genre, there are a number of simple strategies that work. Today, you’re going to learn 4 and if you apply even one of them,… [Read More] 4 strategies for consistent mixing results
Do you lose control of your mixes?
It’s really not that hard to lose control of your mixes. Without proper gain staging and a nice balanced mix with the faders, you’re already fighting an uphill battle. But what if you know you nail those things on every mix and still at some point during the mixing process, things start to go sideways?… [Read More] Do you lose control of your mixes?
Don’t worry, we’ll fix it in the mix!
How many times have you heard that? Or, have you even said it yourself? You might or might not know that I got my break in audio by working in post production. One of the most dreaded phrases you could possibly hear as a mixer was, “We’ll fix it in post”. That meant that whatever… [Read More] Don’t worry, we’ll fix it in the mix!
12 steps to stop procrastinating
Have you over thought to yourself, “I’ll finish that project one day“, or “I’ll try that EQ technique one day“? Have those thoughts then been followed up with complete inaction? If the answer is yes… Congratulations, you’re human! I’ve encountered this with a lot of brilliant, creative people and it is absolutely something I’ve… [Read More] 12 steps to stop procrastinating
Why other musicians make you better
When you start out learning how to play an instrument, you improve gradually over time, but you really start to see huge progress when you begin to collaborate and play with other musicians. The exact same can be said for mixing. I’ve already spoken about how constructive criticism from your clients can help you improve… [Read More] Why other musicians make you better