You’ve probably mixed a few songs already. Have you tried mastering your songs as well yet? In case you’re still struggling to get your head around mastering, this article might just give you the head start you need. When it comes to mastering, my approach starts with what I call “the triangle of mastering“: Levels...
I gave an Audio Issues Insider some quick feedback over the weekend that made his mix a lot better. One of the main tips I gave him for adding more punch to his drums was to add some simple parallel compression to the drum bus. Here’s what he had to say after he tested it...
Inefficiency just means: “this system is broken and we need a better one.” It means that you have things in the way, or too many steps, to get to the final result. Everything that stands between you and the work is friction. If you identify and eliminate those barriers, you increase your productivity and finish...
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...
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...
I sometimes use the word “hacks” when describing the EQ cheatsheet I give away to my email subscribers. If you need a refresher you can download it here. To me, “hacks” is a synonym for the word “tip.” Yet, people LOVE to freak out, feel insulted and call me out for it. How dare I! It’s...
Being a musician has held a vitally important role for most of my life. Over time, my trajectory led me to choose not to pursue music as a full-time way to earn a living. However, I’ve never lost the desire to play, write, record, and share my music. My path has taken many twists and...
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After Friday’s post where I shared all my favorite one-star reviews for Step By Step Mixing, I received an email from one of my readers, Jeremiah George, who surprised me with one of the most detailed and thoughtful reviews I’ve ever got. Here’s what he had to say: “This is my very first Amazon review,...
One of my favorite pieces of hate mail I’ve gotten from my subscribers is: “When Emperor Trump invades Iceland I hope you get thrown into a concentration camp for your views you Anti-American piece of trash” I couldn’t help but be thoroughly impressed by the eloquence of this insult. Very concise. Leaves no doubt in...