Mixing and Mastering Blog
Tutorials, tips, and industry insights from a professional mixing and mastering engineer.
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…
Why I sold my Slate Raven MTI2 and bought a Softube Console 1
Today I want to talk about why I sold my Slate Raven MTi — and why the Softube Console 1 MK3 ended up being the right move for the way I work. The Idea Behind the Raven MTi If you’ve…
The Difference Between Mixing and Mastering (From a Working Engineer)
I’ve been mixing and mastering professionally for over 20 years, and I still get this question from almost every new client: “Wait, what’s the difference between mixing and mastering again?” It’s a fair question. The terminology gets thrown around loosely,…
Basic Vocal Reverb Effects
Introduction I’ve encountered numerous tools and techniques that can significantly impact a track’s final sound. One such indispensable tool is reverb. It’s fascinating how reverb, when used skillfully, can transform a flat, lifeless track into a vibrant, emotive masterpiece. In…
Using the Studio One Splitter Feature with Parallel Compression
Unlocking Punch and Precision with the Studio One Splitter In the world of modern mixing, workflow and tone go hand in hand. And if you’re a Studio One user who hasn’t tapped into the full potential of the Studio One…
Proper Recording Techniques for Recording a Rap Song
There’s something uniquely frustrating about getting a vocal to sit just right in a mix. You’ve nailed the performance, the mic chain is solid, but somehow it still sounds like it’s floating on top of the track—or worse, buried beneath…
How To Take Reverb Off Audio Files
Introduction: Why You Might Need to Remove Reverb in the First Place Reverb can be a beautiful thing. When used intentionally, it adds space, dimension, and a sense of realism to a recording. But when it’s baked into a…