This is week 18 of Stephen’s Selects! I took all of your feedback on board and there is now a YouTube version of the playlist to go along with the Spotify version. Now you can take your pick which medium you’d like the sounds to escape from and enter your brain! If you’re learning… [Read More] Stephen’s Selects #18: January 27th – February 2nd
Stephen’s Selects #17: January 20th – 26th
It’s time for week 17 of my playlist and the breakdown of each track for you. I hope you’re getting as much out of this as I am. If you’re learning anything at all, make sure to leave a comment down below and let me know! Now, without further ado, here’s the breakdown of Stephen’s… [Read More] Stephen’s Selects #17: January 20th – 26th
How to use pan law
Have you ever adjusted the pan position of elements in your mix in the later stages of the mixing process? What did you notice? More often than not, the balance has changed and what you have adjusted can sound either more prominent or buried in the mix. If, for example, you take a vocal part… [Read More] How to use pan law
Stephen’s Selects #16: January 13th – 19th
I’ve been having a great time putting together a new playlist each week over the last 16 weeks! Listening to more music and analysing the various production and mixing techniques in each track has really helped me fine tune my ears and my skills. And I hope it’s doing the same for you! I’ve got… [Read More] Stephen’s Selects #16: January 13th – 19th
Stephen’s Selects #15: January 6th – 12th
It’s time for my first playlist of the new decade! I’ve decided to change up the format in my breakdown and analysis of each track this week. Instead of providing a narrative, I’ve given you a bulleted list for each track with some recommendations on what I hear and what I think you can take… [Read More] Stephen’s Selects #15: January 6th – 12th
This is the real reason most mixers fail
Most mixing engineers are being held back by an invisible, yet incredibly destructive force. In fact, that force is the reason why most mixers quit before they ever really get any good. It doesn’t matter whether they’re in pursuit of a mixing career or simply aiming to maximise the sound of their own material. It’s… [Read More] This is the real reason most mixers fail