This past week we’ve been talking about the importance of getting great recordings if you want to get great mixes that you’re proud to release. The fact is, the entire mixing process hinges on the quality of the recordings. If they aren’t good, mixing just becomes a giant hassle. I’ve been mixing a lot of...
In the last article of how to make your programmed drums sound more exciting and human, we talked about using delay and parallel compression. In this article, however, we will cover the most essential thing to make your programmed drums more exciting and human. Think Like A Drummer You don’t have to be a great...
Now, there is some special kind of wizardry these days when it comes to the power of plug-ins when you’re mixing. But unfortunately, there are no fancy mixing tricks that can save a poorly performed recording. What you record in the room has to have heart and soul. There is no plug-in for a powerful...
A professional studio is a wonderful place, don’t get me wrong. I’ve been to some really nice studios and they’re all awesome places filled with creative vibes. There’s always a little part of me that would love to own a huge commercial facility with a giant live room, isolation booths for amps and a separate...
How much money do you really need for great recordings? If you’re a snobby purist that likes to troll on people on Gearslutz, you think that you need the most expensive microphones and pre-amps. And I would chuckle, virtually pat you on the head and go mind my own business because I don’t negotiate with...
If you’re just joining us, we’re celebrating the grand opening of the new Audio Issues Insiders community, where you learn the skills to make radio-ready mixes and the encouraging support to proudly release them. Here’s what Nic Hamilton, an Insider had to say about his early experience yesterday: “Greatly enjoying discussing mixing et all with...
It’s hard to compete with other artists because there are just so many out there. If you’re a musician, a great way to showcase your creativity and style while also engaging with your audience and standing out from the crowd is by creating a blog. It’s an inexpensive way to generate leads for your website...
If you’re wondering what you’ll learn from the mix walkthroughs inside Audio Issues Insiders, here’s a sneak peek: Currently, we have three different genres available, with new multi-tracks, mix walkthroughs and masterclasses added every month. Here’s what I cover in the three mix walkthrough videos: Alt Rock – The Primary – 100 Miles an Hour...
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...
Today is a great day, even though it’s Monday. Why? Because I’m opening the doors to my brand new community, Audio Issues Insiders. Audio Issues Insiders is an online community and ever-growing library of mixing masterclasses and online resources to help you create professional mixes you can be proud to release into the world. Here’s...