Hi there, In the last week or so I’ve been sharing the Full-Stack Producer video series from my friend Jordan at Hardcore Music Studio. If you were intrigued by the things he talked about in those videos, and want to take the next step to dedicate yourself to making professional-sounding records, he put together a...
Hey there, If you’re anything like me, you’re getting a little stir crazy from staying inside in lockdown. It’s not all bad tho, I’ve made some respectable progress on my quarantine beard so if you think these emails sound crazy, just wait until you see me in person! Me looking into the mirror each morning,...
If you want to save time in your mixes, I’ve got a great thing for you today, but first… In the last week, you may have seen some of the advice I’ve shared from my friend Jordan on how you can set yourself up for success as an engineer and producer. His Full-Stack Producer workshop...
One of the most common questions I get is “how do I record my vocals at home.” This is so relevant now as recording gear becomes more and more inexpensive, more artists are dabbling with home recording. After all, that’s how I started in this whole audio recording industry! So it’s no surprise that during...
If you’ve been worried about cranking your EQs, slamming your compressors or bursting into the red on your meters – don’t. Just don’t. If it makes your mix sound better, it doesn’t matter that your EQ has a 20 dB boost at 5 kHz. Don’t worry about being conservative, leave it to the politicians instead....
If you’re always working on poorly recorded tracks that feel out of time and tune, mixing sucks. That’s the simple truth about it. I know you come to this page for mixing advice to help you improve your productions, but unfortunately, mixing is only one part of the picture. A good mix also has to...
Whether you’re recording a quick demo of an original song or an intimate ballad with a singer-songwriter in the studio, knowing how to record vocals and acoustic guitar at the same time is a crucial skill for any engineer. With so many different techniques available, it’s tough to know which approach will sound best for your...
Music marketing is a word that gets thrown around a lot these days. What is music marketing? What does it look like today? And how can I use it to my advantage as a producer? That’s what we’re going to cover in this post but first, a bedtime story. Once upon a time… There was...
Today is Dynamic Range Day! Or…as I explain to my wife: “Audio nerd day…” And to celebrate I’ve been invited onto the Dynamic Range Day live stream with Ian Shepherd of Production Advice. Hit this link to join us at 8 am PST (11 am EST). Also, they’re doing 30% off their Dynameter plug-in, which...
Hey everyone, If you’ve missed our live happy hours in the last few weeks – don’t worry. I’m back, and this time I’m moving them to Youtube! Use this link to join me tomorrow at 4:30 PST/MST (7:30 EST) where I’ll answer your audio questions over a beer. Here’s the naked link if the one...