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Vinyl Mastering 101: What You Need to Know Before Cutting a Record

Vinyl Mastering 101: What You Need to Know Before Cutting a Record

1. Introduction Brief Overview of Vinyl Resurgence and Its Significance in Music Culture In recent years, vinyl records have experienced a remarkable resurgence, captivating the hearts of audiophiles and casual listeners alike. This revival can be attributed to the...

Steps to Prepare Your Song for Professional Mixing

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 best in your...

A Deep Dive into Softube’s Flow Mastering Suite

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 engineer...

4 Proven Tips to Achieve Success on SoundBetter.com

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 share...

Bettermaker BM60: The Reverb Plugin You Didn’t Know You Needed

Bettermaker BM60: The Reverb Plugin You Didn’t Know You Needed

Introduction In the realm of music production, the quality and versatility of reverb plugins can significantly enhance a track. The Bettermaker BM60, a new offering from Plugin Alliance, promises to deliver exceptional reverb effects. This article reviews the plugin's...

Logic Pro 11 Update!

Logic Pro 11 Update!

Introduction As a seasoned professional in the music production industry, I am thrilled to share insights into the groundbreaking updates of Logic Pro 11. This latest version introduces a host of new AI-powered features that are set to revolutionize the way we create...

Build a Song That Sounds Massive

Build a Song That Sounds Massive

How to Build a Chorus That Elevates Your Songs to New Heights I work on over 200 songs each year, and one of the most common challenges I encounter is the misconception about what mixing can achieve. Many artists send tracks hoping that mixing alone will transform a...

SSL UF1: A Deep Dive Review- – Your Essential DAW Control Center?

SSL UF1: A Deep Dive Review- – Your Essential DAW Control Center?

Hi everyone, Matty here. Today, we're delving into the world of DAW control surfaces, specifically the SSL UF1. Solid State Logic (SSL) has a legendary reputation in the audio world, known for their massive, high-end mixing consoles used on countless hit records....

Softube’s Tube-Tech Blue Tone Plugin

Softube’s Tube-Tech Blue Tone Plugin

Mastering Your Mix with Softube's Tube-Tech Blue Tone Plugin I've had the opportunity to work with a plethora of tools designed to enhance audio production. One such tool that has recently caught my attention is the Softube Tube-Tech Blue Tone plugin. In this guide,...

How to Disable Normalize on Apple Music and Spotify

How to Disable Normalize on Apple Music and Spotify

How to Disable Normalize on Spotify and Sound Check on Apple Music Introduction: In the world of digital music streaming, platforms like Apple Music and Spotify have introduced features like "Sound Check" and "Normalize" to maintain a consistent volume across songs....

Elevating Your Live Drum Mixing: Professional Tips and Techniques

Elevating Your Live Drum Mixing: Professional Tips and Techniques

Introduction Hello everyone, Matty here! In today’s blog, we’re diving deep into the world of drum mixing. Whether you’re a budding producer or a seasoned mixer, getting your live drums to sound professional is a game-changer for your tracks. At MixMasterMyon.com, not...

Steps to Prepare Your Song for Professional Mixing

The Art of Recording Drums with One Mic

Introduction: Embracing the Simplicity in Complexity I want to share a technique for recording drums with one mic. Though seemingly straightforward, this method is one that I've used for years, especially when I was young and didn't have a lot of money for...

What does Remastered Music Mean?

What does Remastered Music Mean?

Introduction A term you hear a lot in the music world is Remastered. It's a process often shrouded in mystery yet pivotal in how we experience music. In this blog, I'll demystify what remastering involves, explore its nuances, and explore why it remains an essential...

Steps to Prepare Your Song for Professional Mixing

The Power of Transient Designers

The Power of Transient Designers in Audio Production I've spent a good chunk of my life mixing and mastering, and I've got a bit of a soft spot for transient designers. They're kind of like the unsung heroes of the audio world. I've been around the block with these...

Studio One 6.5 – What’s New? 

Studio One 6.5 – What’s New? 

Studio One 6.5 - What's New? Introduction: Today, I'm thrilled to dive into the latest update of one of the most dynamic Digital Audio Workstations (DAW) out there - Studio One 6.5. As a professional mixing engineer, I've seen and worked with various DAWs, but Studio...

The Best Mixing Plugins Ever!

The Best Mixing Plugins Ever!

Introduction - The Best Mixing Plugins I tend to review a lot of mixing plugins every year, but I would say only about 20 to 30 percent show up on my mixing and mastering sessions after the review. So today, I want to discuss the ten plugins that get the job done in...

The Essential Guide to the Best DAW for Beginners in 2024

The Essential Guide to the Best DAW for Beginners in 2024

The Essential Guide to the Best DAW for Beginners in 2024 In this article, I want to discuss what is the best DAW for beginners is. Choosing the right DAW can significantly influence your workflow, creativity, and the quality of your music, especially if you are just...

The Best Headphones for Drummers in 2024

The Best Headphones for Drummers in 2024

Introduction As a professional mixing and mastering engineer, I understand the critical role that headphones play in a drummer's arsenal. The quest for the best headphones for drummers is not just about finding a comfortable fit or a robust design; it's about...

Pro Tools Vs Logic: The Ultimate Comparison Guide

Pro Tools Vs Logic: The Ultimate Comparison Guide

Pro Tools Vs Logic: The Ultimate Comparison Guide Hey there! I'm here to give you a comparison between two popular music production software options; Pro Tools and Logic. Throughout my career I've had the opportunity to work with both of them, so I have experience...

Is AI Mixing and Mastering Possible?

Is AI Mixing and Mastering Possible?

Is AI Mixing and Mastering Possible? In times, there has been a shift towards digitization and automation in the field of music production. An exciting development in this area is the application of intelligence (AI) for mixing and mastering music. This technology has...

Louder than Liftoff Silver Bullet MKII Plugin Vs Analog Unit

Louder than Liftoff Silver Bullet MKII Plugin Vs Analog Unit

In today's video, I had the chance to explore the new plugin from Plugin Alliance, the Silver Bullet MK2 by Louder Than Liftoff. I must confess, I felt a mix of excitement and disappointment when I found out about this plugin. I've owned the hardware unit for a few...

Steps to Prepare Your Song for Professional Mixing

Serban Ghenea Vocal Chain Revealed!

In this blog post, we'll delve into the vocal chain of one of the most celebrated mixing and mastering engineers in the industry. Known for his work with chart-topping artists like Katy Perry, Sam Smith, and Sia, he has earned a stellar reputation for his impeccable...

Best McDSP plugins in V7 Bundle

McDSP recently released a huge update to their plugin bundle.  Bringing updated GUI’s for all plugins, M1 support, New features for most products, including the ability to invert phase, as well as over 1500 user presets.  With this update, I thought it would be a...

Mastering with Acustica Audio Plugins

Mastering a Song with Acustica Audio Plugins: A Step-by-Step Guide Acustica Audio Plugins are some of my favorite plugins to use for mastering. They actually sample the hardware they are emulating, so you get a real authentic sound like you were running your music...

Best Audio Plugins of 2021

In today's video I show off the 5 plugins I found to be the most useful in 2021. Enjoy! For best professional mixing and mastering services don’t hesitate to contact us. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-iRRrZPsnN4

The Best 1176 Compressor Plugin? Acustica Audio Nickel Review

Acoustic's New 1176 Compressor Plugin: A Comprehensive Review Acustica Audio has finally released its much-anticipated 1176 compressor plugin, and it's creating quite a buzz in the audio engineering community. Named "Nickel,". Let's dive into what makes Nickel stand...

My 2021 Studio Tour

In today's video, we take a tour of my studio here at mixandmastermysong.com! Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8M_1ufYCLs&t=65s

Mixing Vocals in Logic Pro X with Stock Plugins

As a mixing and mastering engineer, I've always believed in the power of versatility and continuous learning. Recently, I embarked on a journey to master vocal mixing in Logic Pro X, a platform widely used in the industry. In this blog, I want to share my experience...

Steps to Prepare Your Song for Professional Mixing

Mixing a Song in 5 Minutes!

I wanted to challenge myself and see if I could mix a song in 5 minutes then compare it to the original mix that is on iTunes! For Finest online mixing services don’t hesitate to contact us . Watch the video to see the results!...

Murda Melodies Review

Exploring the Magic of Slate Digital & Murda Beatz's "Murda Melodies" Plugin Hey everyone, Matty here! Today, I'm super excited to share my experience with a groundbreaking plugin from Slate Digital and Murda Beatz called "Murda Melodies.". Let's dive into what...