6 audio effects you’re not using enough
Saturators If I could only have one effect or plugin it would be a really good saturator. You can of use saturation to do just...
Category: Tips & Tricks
How to mix faster with the pink noise mixing trick
You’ve probably used your favorite commercially produced song to check mixes and reference overall levels but have you ever tried using pink noise? With this...
What the f*ck is Linear Phase EQ?
A minimum phase EQ is just another name for your normal everyday equalizer. Your Neve 1073, API 550, your Pultec EQP-1A. All of these...
5 more mixing mistakes that I used to make… and how to avoid them
Blindly adding effects Kick drum? Compress it! Guitar amp? Distort it! Vocals? Reverb it! Ok, the majority of the time I will compress the kick...
How to calibrate your studio monitors
Monitoring is arguably the most important part of mixing. Without being able to hear the music properly you won’t be able to mix it. Your...
8 things you can do to help preserve your hearing
Be aware of noise levels in your environment Loud noises are everywhere. The construction site across the street, the local bar on a Friday night…...
Does zipping your audio files affect the sound quality?
I’ve been recording and producing music for almost 15 years now. I’ve sent clients files in every form possible: USB drives, hard drives, WeTransfer, Dropbox,...
What are the different types of compressors?
FET, Opto, VCA, Vari-MU…..you’ve probably heard these names to describe types of compressors, you sort of know which type is good for what, but what...
How to properly check the phase when recording drums
Phase, phase, phase. Ahhh, what can I say about phase? We all love phase! Not. In my earlier years of recording I used to post...
What’s more important microphones or preamps?
What do you buy first, a good mic or a good preamp? If you’re a new engineer looking to start building your studio, this is...