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...
The most embarrassing audio mistake I’ve ever made
We’ve all had embarrassing moments in the studio. Everyone, from an intern to lead engineers royally mess up sessions in significant ways, from recording over...
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 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,...
Why anyone that says the recording industry is dead is wrong
The industry is dead! You can’t make any money! Stop now! Don’t even try it! You’re crazy! Get out of music! Sell your interface! Go...
The story of Dr. Bini and the Binson Echorec
The Binson Echorec is one of those magical, mystical, undeniably beautiful sounding devices. It’s the kind of gear that makes you appreciate its existence– that...
Why trying to be perfect is detrimental to your growth as an audio engineer
Recording and mixing are two forms of artistic expression. Like drawing or painting, there’s a lot more to being proficient than just having natural talent....
How to survive as a working audio engineer
It’s almost impossible to find steady work at the start of your career. Most audio engineers are grinders, we start small– going from one gig...
Should you go to audio engineering school?
So you like making music…maybe you make EDM in your bedroom, or you’re in a band, or you want to be the next big rapper....