Mixing and Mastering Blog
Tutorials, tips, and industry insights from a professional mixing and mastering engineer.
The 10 Best Plugin Alliance Plugins
Plugin Alliance is one of the top audio plugin manufacturers for music production, mixing, and mastering. I’ve been using their plugins for years, all starting with the BX Digital V3. This was one of the first plugins to offer M/S…
Universal Audio C-Suite C-Vox Review
1. Introduction to Room Noise Challenges in Recording In the ever-evolving landscape of audio production, one constant challenge remains: managing room noise in recordings. I’ve encountered this issue across various recording environments, from makeshift home studios to professional setups. The…
Baby Audio Smooth Operator Vs Soothe2
Soothe2 vs Smooth Operator: My Take as a Mixing Engineer As a mixing engineer, I’m always looking for new tools to help me achieve better results for my clients. Recently, I decided to compare two popular plugins – Soothe2 by…
How to Send and Export a Logic Session Pro X
If you need to send a Logic session or export stems to send to another engineer or producer, there are a few steps to take that will make the process seamless. In this video, we will go over how to…
Mixing Vocals And A Two Track Beat With Waves Plugins
This will be the first video of a series where I will mix vocals and a two-track beat using a specific plugin company. The first video will be Mixing Vocals And A Two-Track Beat With Waves Plugins. The goal of…
Best Free Mixing Plugins
The 5 Best Free Mixing Plugins for Home Studio Producers Introduction As a mixing and mastering engineer, I know that mixing tracks to sound professional requires high-quality plugins. However, stock DAW plugins can only take you so far, and third-party…
Dangerous Music Bax EQ Hardware Vs Sofware
Dangerous Music Bax EQ Hardware vs Plugin Alliance & Acustica Audio Software: In-Depth Review Introduction In this review, we’ll be taking an in-depth look at the iconic Dangerous Music Bax EQ and how its hardware version compares sonically to the…
My Hybrid Mixing Setup
The Complete Guide to Hybrid Mixing: How I Built My Professional Setup As a professional mixing engineer with years of experience in both analog and digital domains, I’ve discovered that hybrid mixing offers the perfect balance between the warmth of…
3 Compressors You’ll Actually Use: Arturia Compressors
I’ve had the opportunity to work with a plethora of tools in my 20 years of mixing and mastering music. In this comprehensive blog post, we’ll delve into Arturia’s “3 Compressors You’ll Actually Use” bundle, a collection that has garnered…
Best Vocal Frequencies To EQ
Mixing Vocals: My Go-To Frequency Spots for a Perfect Mix Hey everyone, Matty Here. I’m thrilled to share with you some of the Best Vocal Frequencies To EQ that I always turn to when mixing vocals. If you’re into mixing,…