Mixing and Mastering Blog
Tutorials, tips, and industry insights from a professional mixing and mastering engineer.
Three New Plugins from Kiive Audio & AudioScape
Introduction In today’s blog post, we delve into the exciting world of Kiive Audio and their latest trio of plugins. These plugins stand out because they emulate some of the most revered hardware units originally crafted by Audioscape. Whether you’re…
Why Professional Mixing Sounds Better Than DIY
DIY vs Professional Mixing: When to Do It Yourself (And When You Really Shouldn’t) I got my start in mixing the old-fashioned way – as an intern at Waltz Audio in Boston, back when there were no YouTube tutorials or…
Ultimate Guide to Vocal Presets: Everything You Need to Know
Introduction In the dynamic world of music production, achieving the perfect vocal sound is crucial. Vocal presets have revolutionized this aspect, offering both amateur and professional producers a powerful tool to enhance their work. This guide delves into everything you…
Top 10 Tips for Professional Mixing and Mastering
Introduction In the world of music production, professional mixing and mastering are critical processes that can make or break a track. While songwriting and recording lay the foundation, it’s through mixing and mastering that a song reaches its full potential, achieving the…
The Evolution of Professional Mixing and Mastering
The Evolution of Professional Mixing and Mastering As an expert in audio engineering, I’ve seen the big changes in mixing and mastering for music. From the old days of recording straight to vinyl to the digital world now, a lot…
The Ultimate Guide to the Best Mixing and Mastering Book
In the world of audio engineering, mastering the art of mixing and mastering is crucial for creating high-quality music. Whether you’re a novice producer or a seasoned audio engineer, having the right resources can make all the difference. This is…
The Basics of Audio Mastering: Elevate Your Sound
Audio mastering is the final step in the music production process, and it is crucial for creating professional-sounding tracks. By understanding the basics of audio mastering, you can enhance your audio production skills and ensure your music is ready for…
Steps to Prepare Your Song for Professional Mixing
Steps to Prepare Your Song for Professional Mixing Preparing your song for professional mixing is a crucial step in the music production process. A well-prepared track ensures that the mixing engineer can work efficiently and effectively to bring out the…
A Deep Dive into Softube’s Flow Mastering Suite
In the world of automated mastering, Softube has introduced a new player: the Flow Mastering Suite. This software is not fully automated like its competitors, such as Waves or Lander. Instead, it offers a unique approach by collaborating with mastering…
4 Proven Tips to Achieve Success on SoundBetter.com
Introduction Over the past several years, I’ve been fortunate to be among the’s top-rated mixing and mastering engineers on SoundBetter.com, earning well over $300,000. If you’re struggling to find clients on SoundBetter, you’re in the right place. Today, I will…