The Secret To Mixing Vocals From Chris Lord-Alge
A great mix without a great vocal sound, is no great mix at all. Maybe you think the key to great vocals is a better channel strip plugin or a secret compression technique. Ironically getting killer...
View Article5 Audio People I Am Thankful For
Yesterday was the official day of Thanksgiving in the United States. It’s one of those few days each year many of us slow down just long enough to acknowledge how much we have to be thankful for. We...
View ArticleWhy Creativity Trumps Technicality
When it comes to making a great recording or mix, your creativity will get you further than your technical prowess (or lack thereof). In reality these two pillars on which all great recordings are...
View ArticleThe Non-Technical Approach To EQ
We all know that EQ plays a critical role in getting a great mix, but might I submit that many of us are approaching the use of EQ in the wrong way? Almost daily I receive questions from readers in...
View ArticleInterview With Grammy Winning Mixer Dave Pensado [Video]
Dave Pensado is potentially the most humble and generous guy in the music industry today. A Grammy award winning mixing engineer whose credits include Beyonce, Christina Aguilera, Kelly Clarkson, Elton...
View ArticleThe Case For Starting Your Mix With Drums
One of the most challenging aspects of mixing is knowing how to start. Do you begin with the vocal? Do you begin with guitars or drums? What about starting your mix with all of the faders up? The...
View ArticleThe Cycle Of Self Doubt In Mixing
It’s inevitable: if you care about making great music in your studio, you will have moments of self doubt. One moment you’ll feel like you’re creating award winning tracks, the next moment you want to...
View ArticleOne Thing Mixing Legend Dave Pensado And I Are Polar Opposites On
One of my favorite mixing resources is Pensado’s Place. I’ve learned a lot from Dave over the years and have boat loads of respect for him (and what he and Herb are giving away for free each week). But...
View Article3 Audio People I’m Thankful For (And Why You Should Follow Them)
There are countless amazing audio resources available these days to help you get better recordings and mixes in your studio. And in light of the Thanksgiving holiday we just celebrated in the United...
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