If you’re preparing a track for Spotify, understanding how to properly approach mixing for Spotify If you’re preparing a track for Spotify, understanding how to properly approach mixing for Spotify isn’t optional—it’s essential. Spotify processes every track through normalization algorithms that can…
After two decades of mixing vocals for major artists and independent musicians alike, I’ve learned something surprising: more plugins don’t equal better results. In fact, some of my best vocal mixes use just three simple tools. If you’ve ever found…
Apple Digital Masters, formerly known as “Mastered for iTunes,” represents Apple’s premium audio quality standard for music distributed through Apple Music and the iTunes Store. An ‘Apple Digital Master’ is a high-quality audio master specifically created to meet Apple’s standards…
“Can I really trust someone online to mix or master my music?” That’s the question a lot of artists are asking right now—and I get it. Between AI mastering bots, $15 Fiverr gigs, and social media engineers promising “industry quality,”…
Why Mixing and Mastering Can Make or Break Your Song It always starts with an idea. A rough demo. A voice note. A beat that sparks something. That’s exactly how Venom by Rhea Raj began—raw, emotional, and full of potential.…
Introduction Choosing the best music distribution service is critical to your success as an artist. Not all music distributors are created equal—some may take a significant portion of your earnings, others could negatively impact your audio quality, and only…
Pro Tools vs Studio One: My Journey and Comparison (and Back Again) I started using Pro Tools nearly 20 years ago—back when it was the only DAW capable of delivering a truly professional digital audio recording. That’s why it became…
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…
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…
I recently got a great question: “When should I use a fast compressor attack time?” It’s one of those things that might seem simple, but knowing when to dial in a fast attack can make a huge difference in your…
