Using filters can make a huge difference to the balance of the guitars and bass in your mix. Not only will using EQ filters help clear up your individual tracks in the context of the full mix, but they’ll also help glue your guitar parts and bass parts together so you’ll have a much more… [Read More] How to use filters to balance guitars and bass
5 secrets to getting a great mix on headphones
If you mix on headphones a lot or don’t have access to studio monitors on a regular basis, then this is for you. Headphones have their place in every mix that I work on and I’d encourage you to use them as well. When do I use them? Even if I’ve completed 80% of my… [Read More] 5 secrets to getting a great mix on headphones
Start panning your reverbs NOW!
Did you ever think that panning your reverbs could make a big difference to your mixes? This simple technique is very often overlooked for adding some much sought after width and depth during the mixing process. Learn how to make your reverb effects work better for you to help add more flexibility to your mixing… [Read More] Start panning your reverbs NOW!
If you love making music, then don’t make New Year’s Resolutions!
Happy New Year! I hope this year is the healthiest, happiest and most successful year yet for you, your family and friends. Now, onto what you came here for… I don’t believe in New Year’s Resolutions. I stopped making them a long time ago. You can do whatever you want to do, but I highly… [Read More] If you love making music, then don’t make New Year’s Resolutions!
A little known way to balance your midrange
Have you ever been left disappointed by the quality of your mixes? Do they sound muddy and boxy, rather than full and clear? If you’ve answered yes to either of those questions, then this video will help you. I’ve already spoken about how I feel control and balance in the midrange is so crucially important… [Read More] A little known way to balance your midrange
The main reason why you’re overusing compression
Compression is one of the most useful tools we have at our disposal when it comes to producing great music. Whether you use it to balance dynamics or as a creative effect, compression is incredibly powerful when used tastefully. However, it does seem that more often than not, we have a tendency to overuse this… [Read More] The main reason why you’re overusing compression