Mixing and Mastering Blog
Tutorials, tips, and industry insights from a professional mixing and mastering engineer.
Acustica Audio’s El Rey Review
Acustica Audio’s El Rey Compressor is an emulation of a famous compressor from the 1950s. My guess would be that it’s an RCA compressor. Not only is it a recreation of an RCA compressor, but it’s a recreation of superstar…
Acustica Audio Viridian Review
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.19.15″] Acustica Audio’s new Viridian Module is amazing! It is an analog emulation of a few different units. The Mic Pre’s emulate the sought after V72 Pre’s as well as the Pre’s of the EQ and Compressor sections.…
Travis Scott Reverb Effect
If you’ve spent any time listening to modern rap, you’ve heard it. That massive, dreamy reverb tail that seems to float off into space on ad libs and vocal hooks. It’s become one of the defining sounds of Travis Scott’s…
How to Use External Hardware with Fender Studio Pro Pipeline XT
Look, I’ve been mixing and mastering professionally for years now, working with artists like Kelly Clarkson and A$AP Rocky, and one thing I’ve learned is that external hardware can absolutely transform your mixes. But here’s the thing—if you don’t set…
Recording Vocals at Home
Everyone is recording vocals at home now. Even the artists I work with who are signed to major labels are recording at home. Last month, I got a vocal session from an artist who just got picked up by Atlantic…
Brainworx Masterdesk Review
I’m a sucker for all in one mixing and mastering plugins. So when the Brainworx Masterdesk came out, I was one of the first to download the trial. This plugin is an all in one Mastering chain. I think its geared…
How to Pick a Online Mixing and Mastering Service
Choosing the right online mixing and mastering engineer can feel overwhelming, especially with so many services claiming they’ll make your song “radio ready” overnight. I’ve been working with artists for over 20 years and running my online studio for the…
The 3 Best Mastering Plugins
Plugins. Plugins, Plugins…. So many to choose from these days, I can’t even keep track! However, I seem to always come back to a few workhorses over and over again. The Fab Filter ProQ is an all-time favorite, as well as the…
How To Mix Crisp Vocals
Have you heard about the vocal barbeque? We need it brighter, more air! Those vocals need to cut through!! Deep fry those vox tracks!! Nowadays in popular music, the vocals are bright, trebly, and the most in dominating part of the…
Trinnov ST2 Pro Vs Sonarworks
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text] The Trinnov ST2 Pro and Sonarworks are both room correction equalizers. The Trinnov ST2 comes as a piece of hardware whereas Sonarworks works on your host computer. They both are great products but the Trinnov costs about…