Can you remember when you first started learning an instrument? I can. I’ve learned a couple to a decent level but learning guitar really sticks out for me. I was so passionate about getting good that I would spend hours practicing. Days slipped away and I consistently got better and better. I was truly motivated… [Read More] Do you need more motivation to make music?
How to use parallel distortion on drums
Parallel distortion is one of the best creative effects you can use to add weight to a mix without killing the balance and gain stage. It can be difficult to give every element in a mix the appropriate space and time to shine. Adding subtle distortion effects can often help them cut through the mix… [Read More] How to use parallel distortion on drums
A simple, yet overlooked drum production secret
Like everybody else, I can get a song stuck in my head every now and then. But I also tend to get obsessed with songs for a number of reasons. Whether it be the the story behind the song, the songwriting process, or some part of the production… I get hooked. One of the songs… [Read More] A simple, yet overlooked drum production secret
The two step vocal mixing chain
I get asked about vocal mixing a lot and rightfully so. We all want professional sounding vocals that sit perfectly in the mix and I believe there’s very little stopping you from achieving that goal. Now, the first thing worth pointing out is that whatever source material you’re working with is going to affect the… [Read More] The two step vocal mixing chain
Is modern technology ruining your music?
We live in an incredible age where technology does so much for us that we can automate tasks without even having to think about it. Over the past few years, I’ve been working on projects in multiple languages and I’ve never had to worry about a lack of comprehension. While I’ve been very lucky to… [Read More] Is modern technology ruining your music?
Why minimalism will help your production skills
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