Reverb is one of the most important tools a mixer/producer can use when it comes to making great music. Yet, it’s very often abused and misused. In the wrong hands, reverb can create more damage than good. I’ve already written about that here and I highly recommend you check it out. With that said, it’s a… [Read More] 6 reverb tricks that always work
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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
The effects pro mixers use on virtual instruments
Gather round one and all… it’s Stephen’s story time! Today’s video focuses on the lessons I’ve learned over the years on how to use effects on virtual instruments. Not only that, but it goes into detail on where exactly I picked up these ideas, the pro mixers that use them and how you can develop… [Read More] The effects pro mixers use on virtual instruments
How to add realism to programmed drums
Have you been trying to make your programmed drums sound more real? Do you find that no matter what you do, there’s just no beating a real-life drummer playing on your tracks? While there’s a lot of truth in that, you might not be able to have an actual drummer play on your tracks for… [Read More] How to add realism to programmed drums
Want a more natural reverb sound?
You know those mics that people stick up when they’re recording a drum kit, piano, guitar part or kazoo and they’re a little further back in the room? Of course you do. They’re called room mics and, as an intelligent, creative mixer, you’ll know exactly how to use them as part of your mix. Do… [Read More] Want a more natural reverb sound?
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?