Analog vs Digital Summing

It’s one of the biggest battles on any pro audio website. Some swear by it, and some say they hear no difference. Whatever side of the fence you’re on one thing is for sure. Everyone has an opinion on analog summing. In today’s video, we listen to...

Mastering with Studio One

Introduction   Mastering is one of those final steps that can make or break how your music feels when it hits someone’s speakers. Whether you’re wrapping up an EP or just trying to get a few tracks to sound cohesive, having a reliable workflow matters—and Studio...

Mixing Vocals In Studio One with Stock Plugins

Introduction Mixing Vocals in Studio One with Stock Plugins: My Professional Techniques for Beginners As a seasoned audio engineer, I’ve often leaned on high-end tools like UAD and Waves plugins to mix vocals. However, I’ve discovered that the stock...
Can you make a Bad Recording Sound Good?

Can you make a Bad Recording Sound Good?

One of my subscribers on youtube asked me if I could make a video on how to make a bad recording sound good. I’m always up for a challenge so I asked him to send over a bad recording. Which Max graciously did. Today I show you how to make a bad recording sound...
Thicker Vocals: Doubles vs Duplicates

Thicker Vocals: Doubles vs Duplicates

Many new producers and songwriters believe that duplicating the vocal track will make the vocal a double track. However, this isn’t the case. All you end up doing is making the vocal louder. You can use effects to give the impression that the vocal is doubled,...
The 5 Plugins I Need to do a Full Mix

The 5 Plugins I Need to do a Full Mix

I am a plugin junkie. I can’t stop buying them. If I had a dollar for everytime I said “this is the last reverb I will need” I would be rich. That being said, if you are new to mixing, having too many plugins can really make a hard job even harder. I...
Do You Need a Drum Bus?

Do You Need a Drum Bus?

Producers and Artists spend weeks getting their song right so the last thing you want to do as a mixing engineer is change the feel and emotion. Having a Drum Bus with parallel processing gives you the ability to make the drums sound bigger, thicker and louder without...
Antares Auto-Tune Access Review

Antares Auto-Tune Access Review

Antares new Auto-Tune Access plugin is a stripped down version of there flagship Auto-Tune Pro Plugin. It may be small, but it can still pack a big punch. I think singers and songwriters who are looking for quick access to the Auto-Tune sound will benefit most. Also,...
How to Mix Hip-Hop Ad-libs

How to Mix Hip-Hop Ad-libs

Having your ad-libs stand out from your main rap vocal is a necessary step to making your song sound unique and different.  I use a few different techniques to achieve this. One is filtering the ad libs, so you have no low end. Another is to add more reverb than would...
Pro Tools AudioSuite Editing in Studio One

Pro Tools AudioSuite Editing in Studio One

As a former Pro Tools user for over 10 years, Audio Suite is one of it’s most reliable features. It was one of the features I missed most when I switched to Presonus Studio One. The ability to select multiple tracks and process them all at once was a huge time...
The Best Tape Stop Plugin for Studio One 4

The Best Tape Stop Plugin for Studio One 4

One of the features I’ve missed most since switching from Pro Tools to PreSonus Studio One is the tape stop. I have seen some videos on ways you can achieve this but all of them seemed a bit “clunky” to me. However, I recently found this plugin form...
Better Mixes Series: Vocal Delays Part 2 of 4

Better Mixes Series: Vocal Delays Part 2 of 4

In part two of this four-part series, we will talk about basic vocal settings. This includes 8th. quarter and half note delays. As well as feedback, and setting your filters correctly. Enjoy! Kick Your Mixes into Overdrive With Matty's Plugin Chains and Session...
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.