How to make the guitars and vocals play nice WITHOUT using EQ
Published: Thu, 05/31/18
Stop me if you've never had this problem:Your guitar tracks keep getting in the way of the vocal. They drown out the vocal, whether it's from the…
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How to Master Compression in the Home Studio for Better Songs
Published: Wed, 05/30/18
Hey there,Hope you're having a good day so far.I wanted to let you know that the Jedi Mentor of Mastering, Ian Shepherd, is at it again and he just…
How to make your subconscious do the mixing for you
Published: Tue, 05/29/18
I'm on a quick vacation this week. Afterward I'll be going into the studio to record a second solo song with the same guys that helped me record…
Can you do me a summertime favor?
Published: Mon, 05/28/18
Things tend to slow down in the summertime for most people.Beach vacations. Cabin retreats. Internation travel. Domestic flights to Cleveland. To each…
Putting a beer glass over your mic isn't creative, it's dumb.
Published: Fri, 05/25/18
Way back in the day my band was recording a demo.I wanted my lead guitar part to sound really weird, like a plunky, glass-brittle'esque sound.That's a…
5 Tips for Frustration-Free Drum Recordings
Published: Thu, 05/24/18
Recording drums can be one of the biggest struggle for a home studio engineer. It can be one of the more frustrating aspects of recording a band in…
Are You Doing These 5 Things to Fix Your Muddy Vocals?
Published: Wed, 05/23/18
Vocal EQ is a subject most engineers have struggled with.Since the vocal sound is such an important part of the mi, no wonder it keeps you up at…
What Your Dress Code Can Tell Me About Your Mixing Workflow
Published: Tue, 05/22/18
I have a strained relationship with fashion.It's like that relative that lives just a little bit too far outside of town. You like the idea of hanging…
Nobody Cares About Your Music. Here’s Why That’s Liberating.
Published: Mon, 05/21/18
As far as successful careers go, Paul Thomas Anderson has one in the bag. He’s a respected filmmaker who’s directed academy-award winning movies.
FREE: Your Secret Weapon to Make Sure Spotify Doesn't Turn You Down
Published: Fri, 05/18/18
If you're ever worried about your mi es being turned down by streaming services like Spotify or Youtube, you'll love this new free tool.It's a…