Mixing and Mastering Blog
Tutorials, tips, and industry insights from a professional mixing and mastering engineer.
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,…
Mastering with Studio One
Introduction Mastering is one of those final steps that can make or break how your music feels when it hits someone’s speakers. Whether you’re wrapping up an EP or just trying to get a few tracks to sound cohesive, having…
Mixing Vocals In Studio One with Stock Plugins
Introduction Mixing Vocals in Studio One with Stock Plugins: My Professional Techniques for Beginners As a seasoned audio engineer, I’ve often leaned on high-end tools like UAD and Waves plugins to mix vocals. However, I’ve discovered that the stock plugins…
Thicker Vocals: Doubles vs Duplicates
When it comes to thickening vocal tracks, there’s a crucial distinction that separates professional-sounding productions from amateur ones: understanding the difference between vocal doubles and vocal duplicates. While both techniques can add width and depth to a vocal, they work…
The 5 Plugins I Need to do a Full Mix
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Do You Need a Drum Bus?
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Antares Auto-Tune Access Review
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text] Antares new Auto-Tune Access plugin is a stripped down version of there flagship Auto-Tune Pro Plugin. It may be small, but it can still pack a big punch. I think singers and songwriters who are looking for…
How to Mix Hip-Hop Ad-libs
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.21.1″ z_index_tablet=”500″] Having your ad-libs stand out from your main rap vocal is a necessary step to making your song sound unique and different. I use a few different techniques to achieve this. One is filtering the…
Pro Tools AudioSuite Editing in Studio One
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.21″] As a former Pro Tools user for over 10 years, Audio Suite is one of it’s most reliable features. It was one of the features I missed most when I switched to Presonus Studio One. The…