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Hey there! In today's blog post, I'm excited to take you on a virtual tour of my mixing and mastering studio, where all the magic happens. From the carefully designed acoustics to the impressive array of gear, I'll walk you through every aspect of my creative space....
Izotope Ozone 11 Review: Elevating Audio Mastering to New Heights I want to share my experience with the New Ozone Plugin from Izotope. Over my years as a mixing and mastering engineer, I've witnessed the evolution of audio mastering tools, and few have made quite an...
Matty here. In today's video, I'm excited to dive deep into a new plugin developed by Kazrog that emulates the legendary Avalon 747 hardware unit. I've personally been using the analog version of the Avalon 747 for years, and I absolutely love it. It's been my go-to...
Overview of the Capitol Compressor Plugin As a mastering engineer, I aim to provide a fair and balanced review of the Capitol Compressor plugin by Universal Audio. This plugin is a digital emulation of the Capitol Studios CM 5511 mastering compressor, known for its...
Mixing Vocals with the FabFilter Pro-Q3 When it comes to mixing vocals, achieving clarity and balance is essential. One powerful tool that can assist in this process is the FabFilter Pro-Q3. In this blog post, we'll explore techniques to enhance vocals using this...
A good mix can make all the difference in the world regarding your music. It can take a track that sounds flat and lifeless and transform it into something that's exciting and full of energy. If you're serious about making great-sounding recordings, you need to hire a...
What is Mixing and Mastering? You may have heard the terms "mixing" and "mastering" thrown around a lot in the music world, but what do they actually mean? In short, mixing is the process of taking all of the individual tracks that make up a song and blending them...
Leapwing's new Joe Chiccarelli Plugin is truly impressive! It gives you starting points for every instrument and is excellent for beginners to seasoned pros. Check out the video below to see a full review and audio examples. For best online mixing and mastering...
Izotope's Ozone 10 is a huge update from the previous versions. It includes two new modules, the stabilizer, and impact. Impact enhances the rhythm and feels of your track by controlling microdynamics. The stabilizer is an intelligent and adaptive mastering EQ. Also...
Jaycen Joshua's The God Particle Review Developed by Jaycen Joshua and Cradle Audio, the God Particle plugin has quickly become a topic of discussion in the audio engineering community for its straightforward yet powerful capabilities. Designed with both producers and...
Today I'm going to review another EQ controller. If you've watched my channel long enough you know I'm a big fan of controllers. I keep buying them and selling them over and over again. For instance the SSL uc1, it's a great controller but it could only control one...
Mixing Vocals with Plugin Alliance Plugins: A Step-by-Step Guide Hey everyone, Matty here! In today's post, I'm excited to share my experience of mixing vocals with Plugin Alliance plugins. I worked on a song by my friend Tripp Carter titled "Heavyweights," which is...
Plugin Alliance is one of the top audio plugin manufacturers for music production, mixing, and mastering. I've been using their plugins for years, all starting with the BX Digital V3. This was one of the first plugins to offer M/S (mid/side) equalization in the...
1. Introduction to Room Noise Challenges in Recording In the ever-evolving landscape of audio production, one constant challenge remains: managing room noise in recordings. I've encountered this issue across various recording environments, from makeshift home studios...
Soothe2 vs Smooth Operator: My Take as a Mixing Engineer As a mixing engineer, I'm always looking for new tools to help me achieve better results for my clients. Recently, I decided to compare two popular plugins - Soothe2 by Oeksound and Smooth Operator by Baby...
Fabfilter makes some of my most used plugins. The Pro-Q3 is my number 1 go-to on every mix. In today's video, I review FabFilter's Timeless 3. Timeless 3 is a delay plugin that includes filtering, distortion, modulation and so much more! It's fastly becoming one of my...
In today's video, we are going to answer the age-old question. What is Analog Warmth? I'm sure you guys have heard it a million times. This product gives analog warmth and depth. Makes the music sound fuller and thicker. blah blah blah. I myself am guilty of using the...
Introduction to the Leapwing Al Schmitt Signature Plugin The Al Schmitt Signature Plugin by Leapwing Audio aims to capture the sound and mixing sensibilities of legendary recording engineer and producer Al Schmitt. With over 20 Grammy awards and credits on albums by...
When mixing vocals, there are three main things you need to focus on: clarity, volume, and emotion. If you can get those three things right, your vocals will sound great! In this blog post, we'll discuss each factor in detail and show three ways you can improve your...
I tend to switch plugins up on my mix-bus quite a bit. There are a couple of reasons for doing this. New plugins are always coming out and I like to try out new things to see if it makes my process better. I mix a lot of different styles of music. On any given day I...
Introduction: In today's music industry, having a personal space where you can create, experiment, and produce music is not just a luxury; it's a necessity. A home studio offers unparalleled convenience and control, allowing artists and engineers to work at their own...
The new Bettermaker EQ232D Plugin from Plugin Alliance is a remake of Bettermakers first hardware EQ. It has three sections. A LPF, two parametric EQ's as well as a full Pultec style EQ section. I am a fan of Bettermaker's hardware and own both the Mastering EQ as...
This will be the first video of a series where I will mix vocals and a two-track beat using a specific plugin company. The first video will be Mixing Vocals And A Two-Track Beat With Waves Plugins. The goal of doing this is to show that you can get a great sounding...
This is the first video of a series I will be doing Mastering the same song using different plugin brands. In this video, we will be Mastering with Plugin Alliance Plugins. Soon to come will be videos featuring Waves, Universal Audio, Acustica Slate and more. So make...
Exploring the Revolutionary World of Microphones with Audio Test Kitchen Today, I want to introduce you to a groundbreaking web application that has captivated my interest - Audio Test Kitchen. A few years back, my buddy Alex, who I've known for quite some time,...
I've had the opportunity to work with a plethora of tools in my 20 years of mixing and mastering music. In this comprehensive blog post, we'll delve into Arturia's "3 Compressors You'll Actually Use" bundle, a collection that has garnered significant attention in the...
Mixing Vocals: My Go-To Frequency Spots for a Perfect Mix Hey everyone, Matty Here. I'm thrilled to share with you some of the Best Vocal Frequencies To EQ that I always turn to when mixing vocals. If you're into mixing, you know how crucial it is to get those vocals...
Many of you know my feelings when it comes to Pro Tools. However, it is still a piece of software I have to use every week. Does the new 2019.5 update make it any better? Find out in today's Pro Tools 2019.5 Review! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tL43-szEzq4 ...
Introduction Mixing Vocals in Studio One with Stock Plugins: My Professional Techniques for Beginners As a seasoned audio engineer, I've often leaned on high-end tools like UAD and Waves plugins to mix vocals. However, I've discovered that the stock plugins in Studio...
One of my subscribers on youtube asked me if I could make a video on how to make a bad recording sound good. I'm always up for a challenge so I asked him to send over a bad recording. Which Max graciously did. Today I show you how to make a bad recording sound good...
Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of working with many major labels and contributing to numerous #1 records. Some of the artists I've worked with include Kelly Clarkson, Travis Barker, and Sammy Adams.
My extensive experience in the industry has equipped me with the skills and knowledge to help musicians elevate their sound to a professional level. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting out, I can provide you with the techniques and insights you need to overcome any challenges in your mixing and mastering journey.