What’s with the subtractive EQ all the time? I better way to use EQ. You do add more potential phase issues when you’re boosting than when you’re cutting. But so what? If the kick drum needs a 10 dB boost at 3 kHz and it sounds good well then that’s the fracking way you’re gonna...
I got an email from Greg Abate of Neon Audio after yesterday’s video. I’ve known of him for a long time and I really respect his engineering skills so I took to heart when he voiced his concern that I was using phase and polarity interchangeably. Which, I have to admit, I was doing. Part...
I wanted to give you a quick tip today when it comes to recording drums and making sure you get the best kick drum sound. In this recording here we put all the mics up where we thought they sounded best. My biggest concern for the kick drum was because I was using two microphones...
We get stuck in rut when we EQ sometimes. I used the phrase “normal overhead EQ curve” yesterday in a video and now I’m thinking….is that normal? I mean sure, cutting boxiness and adding high-end air is a good rule of thumb, but you should only do it if the track actually needs it. It...
We get stuck in rut when we EQ sometimes. I used the phrase “normal overhead EQ curve” yesterday in a video and now I’m thinking….is that normal? I mean sure, cutting boxiness and adding high-end air is a good rule of thumb, but you should only do it if the track actually needs it. It...
Got this question the other day: “What’s your go-to vocal chain” Obviously most mixes need different processing but I guess, if pressed, I do this: EQ – I usually filter and cut first. Then I add what I think the vocal needs. EQ both in solo and in context of the mix. Compression – I have a...
Got this question the other day: “What’s your go-to vocal chain” Obviously most mixes need different processing but I guess, if pressed, I do this: EQ – I usually filter and cut first. Then I add what I think the vocal needs. EQ both in solo and in context of the mix. Compression – I have a...
I was on a podcast last week with my buddy Lij Shaw. He’s starting a new podcast called Recording Studio Rockstars that will launch in a couple months and I was lucky enough to be invited on. One of the questions he asked me was: Can you share an inspirational quote for making music, recording,...
I made a nice little discovery on finding the right microphone for the job the other day. You see, I record my singer a lot, and I’ve tried multiple different microphones on her. Everything from cheap dynamic mics to expensive ribbon microphones. I usually end up with some sort of condenser on her because I...
As you know, we’ve been rapping on about mastering this week because of Ian Shepherd’s Home Mastering Masterclass. If you didn’t see the video I posted with him helping me improve my mastering on Monday But that’s not all we’ve done together. When it opened up before I actually interviewed him a couple times. I...