Optimize Your Space with a Home Vocal Booth

Optimize Your Space with a Home Vocal Booth

How to Build a DIY Vocal Booth: The Professional’s Guide to Perfect Sound Isolation As a seasoned mixing and mastering engineer, I’ve seen firsthand how crucial a well-built vocal booth is to the recording process. Whether you’re laying down vocals,...
Optimize Your Space with a Home Vocal Booth

How to Mix Music Like a Pro Mixing Engineer

Are you ready to take your music mixes to the next level? Whether you’re a budding musician or an experienced artist, knowing how to mix your music like a pro can make all the difference. Mixing is the art of blending and enhancing audio tracks to create a...
Which Pro Tools is Right for Me? A Complete Guide

Which Pro Tools is Right for Me? A Complete Guide

Complete Guide to the Different Versions of Pro Tools As a mixing and mastering engineer, I’ve explored different digital audio workstations (DAWs). However, one name that consistently stands out is Pro Tools. It holds a position in the world of DAWs, offering...
Optimize Your Space with a Home Vocal Booth

Daily Routine of a Mixing Engineer

Today I want to share my daily routine as a mixing engineer. I work from home, specifically from my garage studio. It’s double-walled and sound-isolated so that the sound quality is great, and it doesn’t disturb anyone in my house or outside. I’ve...
IK Multimedia T-RackS 5 Review

IK Multimedia T-RackS 5 Review

I was recently at the AES convention in NYC and I got to see all the new plugins and gear that is coming out. I saw a ton of amazing stuff, but the new plugins from IK Multimedia really sparked my interest. They have some great new mastering plugins that I found super...
Creative Vocal Effects with Antares Harmony Engine

Creative Vocal Effects with Antares Harmony Engine

Most of us know Antares for their Auto-tune plugin. However, they also make a bunch of other really useful and creative plugs! One of them being the Harmony Engine. You can hear the effect on many of Travis Scott and Kanye’s songs, but it’s also used...
The Weeknd’s Vocal Chain

The Weeknd’s Vocal Chain

I must say that Jaycen Joshua is one of my favorite mixing engineers. I have learned a lot from listening to his mixes as well as watching him on Pensado’s Place. In his current interview on Pendsado’s Place, he talked about the vocal chain he used on The...
Creative Vocal Effects Using Positive Grid’s Bias FX

Creative Vocal Effects Using Positive Grid’s Bias FX

As a kid, the first effects box I ever got my hands on was a Boss digital delay pedal. My friend Ryan and I, fueled by our passion for music, saved every cent we had. On a trip to NYC, we bought this pedal from Manny’s – the famous music store that has sadly...
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.