Does your compressor leave you lying on the floor or do you punch back?
Published: Fri, 11/04/16
I was talking about compression the other day and this analogy popped into my head:Using compression is like getting into a fist fight with somebody.I…
Audio Issues
Regular writing from Bjorgvin Benediktsson and Audio Issues
Learn to mix vocals, deal with low-end and create cohesive reverb
Published: Thu, 11/03/16
Hey everyone,I wanted to let you all know that Matt Weiss over at The Pro Audio Files just came out with some cool new workshops that you might be…
How to separate the kick and the bass for a cleaner low-end
Published: Wed, 11/02/16
Recently I asked about your problems with EQ.I got an overwhelming amount of responses and I wanted to take the time and say thank you for replying!…
How To Make Vocals Cut Through the Mix Using EQ and Compression
Published: Tue, 11/01/16
Making the vocals consistently cut through the mi without feeling glued on top of the arrangement seems to be a common problem for home studio…
The Most Important Thing About Production You Need to Keep in Mind
Published: Fri, 10/28/16
I've been reflecting a lot about the process of creating The Long Wait album this week.I've been asked about it a lot and it's not hard for me to…
Don't Miss Out: Win Some Cool Long Wait Swag in Our Album Giveaway!
Published: Wed, 10/26/16
It's been a little over 24 hours and we've already got over 1,900 plays on our debut album! So close to 2,000 I can almost taste it :)If you're one of…
Improve Your Mixing Skill With Folk Rock Multi-Tracks
Published: Tue, 10/25/16
The Long Wait is OVER, Pun Intended!After a year-long process The Long Wait's debut album is finally out.As a special treat for all you audio…
Check Out These SCARY Mastering EQ Curves
Published: Fri, 10/21/16
Ian Shepherd just sent me a couple screenshots of the mastering EQ he used on a couple tracks of The Long Wait album.Even he thought they looked a bit…
3 Quick Ways to Blend Backing Vocals In Your Mix
Published: Thu, 10/20/16
Got a question about how you should blend backing vocals in your mi recently.Here are a few tips you can use right away to solve that particular…
An In-Depth Interview With Ian Shepherd on Mastering The Long Wait
Published: Wed, 10/19/16
I've got some e citing stuff for you today.I sat down with Ian Shepherd of Production Advice and we talked about his process of mastering The Long…