We all have opinions. That’s what makes us unique. Getting feedback from other engineers, producers and musicians on our music, mixes, gear, plugins and new technology is invaluable. But some people offer opinions when they really shouldn’t… I was watching Warren Huart’s live stream on Saturday and one of the fantastic points he made was… [Read More] Let’s stop doing this…
How to get wider, balanced synths
If synths or keys are part of any of your productions, then this is something that will really help you. Whether they’re analog, digital, or virtual/soft synths, the techniques I go through in this video will get you thinking about how you can get your mixes sounding wider, deeper and much more balanced. In this… [Read More] How to get wider, balanced synths
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
Understanding Plate Reverb with Soundtoys Little Plate
This is a fun one! There are various types of reverb and a multitude of reverb plugins. That can often lead to us overthinking which type of reverb or which plugin to use in what application… it can get overwhelming! Fear not, it’s not as complicated as you might think. The reason why this video… [Read More] Understanding Plate Reverb with Soundtoys Little Plate
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
How to quickly balance the low end of your mix
Let’s talk low end confusion. There are many methods and steps you can take to get a nice, round low end in your mix. However, that nicely balanced sound often escapes us and we’re left feeling a little disappointed. It’s time to put an end to that! More often than not, we don’t get the… [Read More] How to quickly balance the low end of your mix