PreSonus Studio One is dead. Long live Fender Studio Pro. If that sentence feels weird to read, imagine how it feels for those of us who’ve been working in Studio One for years. The DAW we know and trust just…
Mastering a single song is one thing. Mastering an entire album? That’s a completely different beast. Here’s the thing: an album master isn’t just about making each track loud, polished, and clean. It’s about cohesion. Flow. Making ten or twelve separate mixes…
That $25 mixing offer on Fiverr looks tempting, doesn’t it? You’ve spent weeks writing your song, countless hours in your home studio getting the perfect take, and now you’re staring at your budget wondering how to make it all come…
If you’ve ever downloaded Plugin Alliance’s full bundle, you know the feeling: hundreds of plugins staring back at you, and somehow you end up using the same three or four over and over again. The rest? Digital dust collectors. But…
When it comes to getting your music professionally mixed, you’re faced with a crucial decision: should you book time at a local studio or work with an online mixing engineer? The online mixing vs studio debate has become increasingly relevant…
If you’re preparing a track for Spotify, understanding how to properly approach mixing for Spotify If you’re preparing a track for Spotify, understanding how to properly approach mixing for Spotify isn’t optional—it’s essential. Spotify processes every track through normalization algorithms that can…
Plugin subscriptions have taken over the audio production world, and if you’re serious about vocal mixing, you’ve probably considered both Waves and UAD. But with monthly fees adding up quickly, which subscription actually delivers the tools you need for radio-ready…
After two decades of mixing vocals for major artists and independent musicians alike, I’ve learned something surprising: more plugins don’t equal better results. In fact, some of my best vocal mixes use just three simple tools. If you’ve ever found…
Ever wondered why your favorite songs sound so polished and professional when they hit your speakers? That magic happens during a crucial final step called mastering. If you’ve been scratching your head wondering “what does mastering a song mean,” you’re…
You just finished recording a song in your bedroom studio. The vibe is there, the emotion is raw, and you’re practically buzzing with excitement to share it with the world. Your finger hovers over that “upload to Spotify” button, and…
