Mixing and Mastering Blog
Tutorials, tips, and industry insights from a professional mixing and mastering engineer.
3 Pultec EQ Tips With Acustica Audio’s Purple
Introduction: Why the Pultec EQP-1A Still Reigns Supreme There’s a reason the Pultec EQP-1A has stood the test of time. It’s been on everything from Motown classics to modern pop hits—and for good reason. There’s just something about the…
Auto-tune Pro Tutorial
Mastering Auto-Tune Pro: A Comprehensive Guide for Music Producers Auto-Tune Pro by Antares has become the number one pitch correction software; I’ve been using it for years across genres, from pop to hip hop to easily manipulate and correct a…
How to use Parallel Compression in Studio One
Introduction Hello, I’m Matty, a professional mixing and mastering engineer with years of experience in the music industry. Today, I want to share with you an essential technique that can transform your mixes: parallel compression in Studio One. This technique…
CREATE A REVERSE REVERB IN STUDIO ONE
Introduction: Reverse reverb, a unique and ethereal sound effect, has been a staple in music production for decades. Used to create a swelling, atmospheric lead-in to vocals or instruments, it adds a dreamy, otherworldly quality to tracks. Studio One, with…
How to get Thicker Sounding Vocals
Mastering Wide and Impactful Vocals: A Professional’s Guide to Thicker Vocals As a seasoned mixing and mastering engineer, I’ve spent countless hours in the studio refining the art of vocal production. My name is Matty, and I’m here to share…
How to Mix Acoustic Guitar
How to Mix Acoustic Guitar: Real-World Techniques from My Studio to Yours Mixing acoustic guitar can be one of the trickiest—and most satisfying—parts of a mix. It’s an instrument that can sound beautifully rich or painfully thin depending on…
The Weeknd’s Vocal Chain
No worries! Here it is with “Jaycen Joshua” throughout: The Weeknd Vocal Chain: How Jaycen Joshua Processes Vocals If you’ve been watching Pensado’s Place lately, you may have caught the episode where Jaycen Joshua walked through the vocal chain he…
How to Create Future’s Vocal Effect Chain
How to Create Future’s Vocal Effect Chain I’ve always been fascinated by the unique vocal styles of various artists. One artist who particularly stands out is Future, known for his distinct sound that has captivated the hip-hop world. Recently, I…
The Ultimate Auto-Tune Tutorial
The Ultimate Auto-Tune Tutorial Welcome to my guide on how to utilize Auto-Tune. As someone deeply experienced in the field of mixing and mastering I have honed my skills in using Auto Tunes settings and techniques. Through this tutorial, you’ll…
Gain Staging in Presonus Studio One
Introduction If you’re mixing in Studio One and your tracks are sounding too harsh, distorted, or just not sitting right—there’s a good chance your gain staging is off. I’m not here to throw a bunch of technical jargon at you…