Mixing and Mastering Blog
Tutorials, tips, and industry insights from a professional mixing and mastering engineer.
Mastering with Acustica Audio Plugins

Mastering a Song with Acustica Audio Plugins: A Step-by-Step Guide Acustica Audio Plugins are some of my favorite plugins to use for mastering. They actually sample the hardware they are emulating, so you get a real authentic sound like you…
The Best DAW Control Surface
Today I’m going to review another EQ controller. If you’ve watched my channel long enough you know I’m a big fan of controllers. I keep buying them and selling them over and over again. For instance the SSL uc1, it’s…
The Best 1176 Compressor Plugin? Acustica Audio Nickel Review
Acoustic’s New 1176 Compressor Plugin: A Comprehensive Review Acustica Audio has finally released its much-anticipated 1176 compressor plugin, and it’s creating quite a buzz in the audio engineering community. Named “Nickel,”. Let’s dive into what makes Nickel stand out. Two…
Mixing Vocals with Plugin Alliance Plugins
Mixing Vocals with Plugin Alliance Plugins: A Step-by-Step Guide Hey everyone, Matty here! In today’s post, I’m excited to share my experience of mixing vocals with Plugin Alliance plugins. I worked on a song by my friend Tripp Carter titled…
Mixing Vocals in Logic Pro X with Stock Plugins
As a mixing and mastering engineer, I’ve always believed in the power of versatility and continuous learning. Recently, I embarked on a journey to master vocal mixing in Logic Pro X, a platform widely used in the industry. In this…
Mixing with Fabfilter Plugins

Welcome to another deep dive into the world of music production. I’m Matty, and today, we’re exploring the nuanced art of Mixing with FabFilter plugins. Whether you’re a seasoned producer or just starting out, understanding how to use these tools…
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…
Fabfilter Timeless Review
Fabfilter makes some of my most used plugins. The Pro-Q3 is my number 1 go-to on every mix. In today’s video, I review FabFilter’s Timeless 3. Timeless 3 is a delay plugin that includes filtering, distortion, modulation and so much…
