Mixing and Mastering Blog
Tutorials, tips, and industry insights from a professional mixing and mastering engineer.
Is Auto-Tune Broken?
Introduction Auto-Tune has long been a go-to tool for vocal production, used by engineers and artists worldwide to achieve the signature pitch-corrected sound. However, over the past few months, I’ve encountered significant reliability issues that make it nearly unusable in…
How to Master a Song Using Only Waves Plugins
Introduction When it comes to mastering, the goal is simple: take a good mix and make it louder, clearer, and more polished—all while preserving the song’s dynamics and musicality. Many producers think mastering requires expensive, high-end hardware or a collection…
How to Use Clipping in Mastering for Loudness
Introduction Have you ever listened to a professionally mastered track and wondered how it sounds so loud and polished without sacrificing the punch and dynamics? The secret lies in a technique called clipping. While clipping may seem like a method…
Transform Your Drum Mixes with the Orion Plugin by Jaycen Joshua
Orion Plugin Review: Jaycen Joshua’s Complete Drum Bus Solution As a professional mixing and mastering engineer with 20 years in the industry, I was thrilled when Jaycen Joshua and Cradle Audio released their second collaboration – the Orion plugin. After…
Master Your Mix with Neutron 5’s New Modules and Features
Introduction In the ever-evolving world of music production, staying ahead of the curve often means equipping yourself with the latest and most innovative tools. Whether you’re a seasoned mixing engineer or an aspiring producer, the right plugins can drastically improve…
The 5 Best Plugins of 2026 (And How I Actually Use Them)
Introduction: When it comes to music production, the right plugins can make a world of difference. As a mix and mastering engineer, I’ve tested countless plugins over the years, but not all of them end up becoming part of my…
FabFilter Pro-Q4: Everything You Need to Know
FabFilter’s Pro-Q series has been my go-to EQ for years. When Pro-Q4 dropped, I didn’t even read the feature list—I just bought it. That’s the kind of trust I have in this company. But after digging in, there are actually…
Waves IDX Review
Introduction Black Friday has become synonymous with Waves releasing exciting new plugins for free, and this year is no exception. Meet the Waves IDX Intelligent Dynamics Compressor, a sleek tool designed to enhance your mix with precision dynamics control. For…
Unveiling the Console 1 MK3 Fader
Introduction The moment we’ve all been waiting for is finally here—the Console 1 MK3 Fader has arrived, and it’s set to revolutionize your mixing workflow. In this blog post, I’ll be walking you through all the features of this powerful…
Why Every Aspiring Artist Needs Music Production Courses
Discover the essential role of music production courses for aspiring artists in our blog ‘Why Every Aspiring Artist Needs Music Production Courses’.