3 Easy Vocal Mixing Tips

3 Easy Vocal Mixing Tips

When mixing vocals, there are three main things you need to focus on: clarity, volume, and emotion. If you can get those three things right, your vocals will sound great! In this blog post, we’ll discuss each factor in detail and show three ways you can improve...

Why I use Two Mix Buses in My Session Template

Introduction When it comes to mixing, your mix bus plays a huge role in shaping the final sound of your track. Over the years, I’ve experimented with all kinds of mix bus chains, presets, and setups. But after working across so many genres—everything from acoustic...
McDSP APB16 Review

McDSP APB16 Review

McDSP APB 16 Review: Analog Flavor With Digital Control The McDSP APB 16 is a powerful analog emulation plugin that brings high-quality analog compression and saturation to your digital productions. With versatile sound-shaping capabilities, intuitive controls, and...

How to Send and Export a Logic Session Pro X

If you need to send a Logic session or export stems to send to another engineer or producer, there are a few steps to take that will make the process seamless. In this video, we will go over how to prep a session for export or prep a session to export stems. Enjoy!...
3 Easy Vocal Mixing Tips

5 Things You Need To Build A Home Studio

Introduction: In today’s music industry, having a personal space where you can create, experiment, and produce music is not just a luxury; it’s a necessity. A home studio offers unparalleled convenience and control, allowing artists and engineers to work...
Bettermaker EQ232D Plugin Review

Bettermaker EQ232D Plugin Review

The new Bettermaker EQ232D Plugin from Plugin Alliance is a remake of Bettermakers first hardware EQ. It has three sections. A LPF, two parametric EQ’s as well as a full Pultec style EQ section. I am a fan of Bettermaker’s hardware and own both the...
3 Easy Vocal Mixing Tips

Presonus Studio One 5 Review

Today I had the opportunity to check out the new PreSonus Studio One 5. The release comes with a host of new features, including the Show Page for live performance and Score View for written music via notion. Being a mixer, the features don’t excite me,...

Mixing Vocals And A Two Track Beat With Waves Plugins

This will be the first video of a series where I will mix vocals and a two-track beat using a specific plugin company.  The first video will be Mixing Vocals And A Two-Track Beat With Waves Plugins. The goal of doing this is to show that you can get a great sounding...

Mastering with Plugin Alliance Plugins

This is the first video of a series I will be doing Mastering the same song using different plugin brands. In this video, we will be Mastering with Plugin Alliance Plugins. Soon to come will be videos featuring Waves, Universal Audio, Acustica Slate and more. So make...
Vocalign Project vs Pro in Studio One

Vocalign Project vs Pro in Studio One

I’ve been using Vocalign for as long as it has been available. I always like to brag that I was one of the first engineers in Boston using it. People were blown away with what it could do.  Is your vocal double off? No problem we can fix it in about 10 seconds!...
3 of the Best Mastering Limiter Plugins Of 2019

3 of the Best Mastering Limiter Plugins Of 2019

I have quite a few mastering limiter plugins I use when mastering. (Being the plugin junkie I am) However, I find myself returning to the same three over and over again. The three limiters I prefer are the Fab Filter L2, the DMG Audio Limitless, and the relative...
Choosing The Right Mic With Audio Test Kitchen

Choosing The Right Mic With Audio Test Kitchen

Exploring the Revolutionary World of Microphones with Audio Test Kitchen Today, I want to introduce you to a groundbreaking web application that has captivated my interest – Audio Test Kitchen. A few years back, my buddy Alex, who I’ve known for quite some...
Mixing and Mastering Engineer Matty Harris

Hello, I'm Matty Harris, and I've been professionally mixing and mastering music for over 20 years.

Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of working with many major labels and contributing to numerous #1 records. Some of the artists I've worked with include Kelly Clarkson, Travis Barker, and Sammy Adams.

My extensive experience in the industry has equipped me with the skills and knowledge to help musicians elevate their sound to a professional level. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting out, I can provide you with the techniques and insights you need to overcome any challenges in your mixing and mastering journey.