Recording Vocals at Home
Everyone is recording vocals at home now. Even the artists I work with who are signed to major labels are recording at home. Last month, I got a vocal session from an artist who just got picked up by Atlantic…
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Brainworx Masterdesk Review
I’m a sucker for all in one mixing and mastering plugins. So when the Brainworx Masterdesk came out, I was one of the first to download the trial. This plugin is an all in one Mastering chain. I think its geared…
How to Pick a Online Mixing and Mastering Service
Choosing the right online mixing and mastering engineer can feel overwhelming, especially with so many services claiming they’ll make your song “radio ready” overnight. I’ve been working with artists for over 20 years and running my online studio for the…
The 3 Best Mastering Plugins
Plugins. Plugins, Plugins…. So many to choose from these days, I can’t even keep track! However, I seem to always come back to a few workhorses over and over again. The Fab Filter ProQ is an all-time favorite, as well as the…
Mixing and Mastering with Acustica Audio’s Water Tutorial
As many of you know, I am a big fan of Acustica Audio’s Plugins. So, of course, I had to review the Water plugin. The Water plugin is an emulation of the German WSW (Wiener Schwachstrom Werke) equalizer and compressor.…
Trinnov ST2 Pro Vs Sonarworks
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text] The Trinnov ST2 Pro and Sonarworks are both room correction equalizers. The Trinnov ST2 comes as a piece of hardware whereas Sonarworks works on your host computer. They both are great products but the Trinnov costs about…
3 Pultec EQ Tips With Acustica Audio’s Purple
Introduction: Why the Pultec EQP-1A Still Reigns Supreme There’s a reason the Pultec EQP-1A has stood the test of time. It’s been on everything from Motown classics to modern pop hits—and for good reason. There’s just something about the…
Auto-tune Pro Tutorial
Mastering Auto-Tune Pro: A Comprehensive Guide for Music Producers Auto-Tune Pro by Antares has become the number one pitch correction software; I’ve been using it for years across genres, from pop to hip hop to easily manipulate and correct a…
How to use Parallel Compression in Studio One
Mastering Parallel Compression in Studio One: A Professional’s Guide Introduction Hello, I’m Matty, a professional mixing and mastering engineer with years of experience in the music industry. Today, I want to share with you an essential technique that can transform…
CREATE A REVERSE REVERB IN STUDIO ONE
Introduction: Reverse reverb, a unique and ethereal sound effect, has been a staple in music production for decades. Used to create a swelling, atmospheric lead-in to vocals or instruments, it adds a dreamy, otherworldly quality to tracks. Studio One, with…