Auto-tune Pro Tutorial

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 vocalist’s pitch...
How to use Parallel Compression in Studio One

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...
Get Big Sounding Drums with Distortion

Get Big Sounding Drums with Distortion

Sometimes adding a bit of distortion can really help your drums pop out of a mix. I like to use Soundtoys Decapitator quite a bit. It can be a game changer on the snare drum. I also like to use it on parallel compression chain. I will send the kick and snare to a bus...
Use Digital Clipping to Make Your Song Louder

Use Digital Clipping to Make Your Song Louder

Everyone always thinks that louder is better. It’s not always the case but you do need to have your song loud enough to compete with songs on the radio. Most people use a limiter. But using a limiter alone can make your song sound squashed. I use the technique...
CREATE A REVERSE REVERB IN STUDIO ONE

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 its...
How to get Thicker Sounding Vocals

How to get Thicker Sounding Vocals

Mastering Wide and Impactful Vocals: A Professional’s Guide to Thicker Vocals As a seasoned mixing and mastering engineer, I’ve spent countless hours in the studio refining the art of vocal production. My name is Matty, and I’m here to share my...
How to Mix Acoustic Guitar

How to Mix Acoustic Guitar

How to Mix Acoustic Guitar: Real-World Techniques from My Studio to Yours   Mixing acoustic guitar can be one of the trickiest—and most satisfying—parts of a mix. It’s an instrument that can sound beautifully rich or painfully thin depending on how it’s recorded...
My 3 Favorite Delay Plugins

My 3 Favorite Delay Plugins

My 3 Favorite Creative Delay Plugins (And How I Actually Use Them) If there’s one effect I reach for constantly—next to compression—it’s delay. I love delays that don’t just echo but do something. Texture, tone, movement—that’s the good stuff. In this post, I’ll walk...
The Best Music Mixing and Mastering Sites

The Best Music Mixing and Mastering Sites

I love learning about music, and I find all kinds of great info from different sites around the world. I thought it might be useful to share some, so here is the great list! https://www.pensadosplace.tv/ -This is the show created by world famous mixing engineer Dave...
Solid State Logic Sigma Tutorial

Solid State Logic Sigma Tutorial

Summing is something that is highly debated in most pro audio circles. I personally like it and choose to use the SSL Sigma. To me, it adds a little more width and a high-end extension that makes the music sound a little more “expensive”.  In this...
Mixing Fundamentals 2: Gain Staging in Studio One

Mixing Fundamentals 2: Gain Staging in Studio One

The next installment in our mixing fundamentals series is gain staging. Gain staging is simple. When done correctly it will give you more headroom to work with when mixing and mastering. Our session is loaded up and ready. All sounds are in there place, labeled, color...
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.