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…
Making a mono instrument stereo can help add new dimensions to any song. It can be guitars, keyboards or even percussion instruments. In mastering a common technique is to widen the side information to make the overall mix sound bigger and larger…
Acustica Audio Cream is an amazing plugin. It gives the classic console sound that was made famous at studios such as Abby Road’s back in the 1960’s and 1970’s. This is a great plugin to use for both mixing and…
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…
Mastering Parallel Compression in Studio One: A Professional’s Guide 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…
Sometimes adding a bit of distortion can really help your drums pop out of a mix. I like to use Soundtoys Decapitator quite a bit. It can be a game changer on the snare drum. I also like to use…
Everyone always thinks that louder is better. It’s not always the case but you do need to have your song loud enough to compete with songs on the radio. Most people use a limiter. But using a limiter alone can…
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…
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: 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…
