Norbert Weiher is a mixing and mastering engineer based in Curitiba, Brazil. He hosts a blog and a podcast about all things audio at his site Futuresonic.
Have you ever ditched a take because there was a problem with the audio? Noisy guitar amps? Headphone mix bleed? Barking dogs? Until a couple of years ago, re-recording would be your solution of choice. Audio repair used to be something reserved for forensic audio (a seriously cool topic) or film sound professionals. But things...
Compression is one of the most applied techniques in music production. Used correctly, it can greatly enhance your track. But used in the wrong way, compressors can cause a lot of damage to your mix. In this post, I’ll share 6 compression mistakes that you must avoid at all costs while mixing. 1) Compressing without...
Songs like ‘All My Life’ from the Foo Fighters or ‘Uprising’ from Muse have one thing in common: An in your face vocal sound. How about getting those kick-ass vocals into your next production? Are you up for the ride? Then buckle up… because Kansas is going bye-bye! 1) Record a spot-on performance Mediocre performances...
A great song needs a great vocal Vocal doubles are among the secret ingredients used by producers from Sir George Martin to Roy Thomas Baker, from Butch Vig to Rick Rubin. In this post, I’ll show you how to master this super important production technique. Are you ready to make your vocals sing like Freddy,...
If you want to make it in modern music production, tuning vocals is a skill you must master. Instrumentals aside, vocals are the most important part of any song. Through lyrics and melody, they connect directly with the heart of your audience. If your song is supposed to deliver a lasting impression, the vocals need...
As a modern music producer, you’ve got a lot of tools to choose from. Even a low-budget home studio can offer almost unlimited possibilities… Want to multi-mic your guitar amp? Good microphones and multi-channel audio interfaces are cheaper than ever. Need the sound of an SSL console? There’s a plug-in for that. How about an...
Drums are the backbone of your track. Unfortunately, not all drummers play them the way you’d like them to. If you edit them you can’t make them too robotic – but you can’t leave them too loose either. In this post, I’ll share 10 tips with you that will make your drum edits tighter and...