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
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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
SansAmp PSA-1: The EQ you don’t use
SansAmp PSA-1 is a plugin you might use and have a lot of fun with. But if you’re anything like me, you’ve probably always viewed it as some sort of distortion plugin or an amp simulator. And you’d be right! That’s what the plugin does and it can be used to create some very interesting… [Read More] SansAmp PSA-1: The EQ you don’t use
How much time do you spend tweaking a mix?
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?
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
The vocal vibrato mixing trick
Vocal mixing can be difficult. What can make it even more difficult is when the vocal performance isn’t quite what you’d like it to be. Sometimes, there’s no going back and you have to work with what you’re given. Vibrato is a vocal technique that you’ll hear a lot of singers employ to make a… [Read More] The vocal vibrato mixing trick