3 Pultec EQ Tips With Acustica Audio’s Purple

3 Pultec EQ Tips With Acustica's Purple

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…

Top Stereo Width Plugins

Top Stereo Width Plugins

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 Tutorial

Acustica Audio Cream Tutorial

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…

Auto-tune Pro Tutorial

Auto-Tune Pro Tutorial

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…

How to use Parallel Compression in Studio One

How to use Parallel Compression in Studio One

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…

CREATE A REVERSE REVERB IN STUDIO ONE

CREATE A REVERSE REVERB IN STUDIO ONE

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…

How to get Thicker Sounding Vocals

How to get Thicker Sounding Vocals

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

How to mix Acoustic Guitar

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…