I’ve spoken at length about the importance of reference mixes and how they should be used before you start a mix and the whole way through the process. I even put together a free guide on how to get a guaranteed professional sounding mix every time. If you haven’t downloaded it yet, what are you… [Read More] 7 easy ways to test your mixes
The first step to fix muddy mixes
A common problem a lot of us encounter when we’re mixing is that we don’t achieve the same level of clarity as the mixes we hear on the radio or our favourite streaming service. Quite simply… our mixes sound “muddy”. The first step to fix this problem is to use a very easy EQ move.… [Read More] The first step to fix muddy mixes
One way to fix Pro Tools export issues
None of us enjoy wasting our time or when our programs don’t work how we’d like them to. I encountered this problem a number of times in my early days as an engineer before finding the simple solution. If you’re having trouble getting files to export from Pro Tools, I have one guaranteed way to… [Read More] One way to fix Pro Tools export issues
Why having too many plugins is a problem
If you’re a plugin junkie and you’re proud of your collection, this article headline might make you feel a little provoked… so either continue in bliss or hear me out! I spent some of yesterday evening installing Pro Tools and plugins on my new computer. While setting up a new laptop and getting ready for… [Read More] Why having too many plugins is a problem
4 proven microphones you can use to record great vocals
This week, I’ve been doing some vocal recording sessions and I’m loving it! Today, I’d like to talk about 4 proven microphones you can use to record great vocals. Not only that, but I’ll also offer some alternatives if those I’ve listed are unavailable to you or a little out of your price range. So… [Read More] 4 proven microphones you can use to record great vocals
The quick way to test if a track is stereo or mono
I made today’s video for you to answer a question I get all the time… When should I keep my tracks in stereo and when should I make them mono? This is a question I used to really struggle with when I was starting out and my decisiveness was lacking. Now I know that there’s… [Read More] The quick way to test if a track is stereo or mono