Multiband Compression is a tool I use everyday when mixing and mastering. It gives me so much control over carving and manipulating the sound. I the video tutorial below, I go over some of the ways I use multiband compression when…
We live in a time that there are so many plugins to choose from. It’s somewhat overwhelming. However, even with the huge list of plugins I have ( I can’t help myself from buying them) I usually come back to…
Reverb is a fascinating subject. Yet so many of us seem to not understand when and how to use it. For the most part I use 3 different kinds of reverbs. Plate,s Halls,and Rooms. They each have their own purpose and…
It is so easy to record vocals at home these days. All you really need is a mic, a computer and your ready to go. The only problem is you don’t have a engineer that can set the mic and levels…
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”1_2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.12.2″] I gotta say I love Soundtoys plugins. I use them every day when I’m mixing and mastering. The Decapitator is amazing for adding everything from a little weight to full-on distortion. The Echoboy is a complete legend…
One of the questions I get asked the most by clients is how to make a chorus sound bigger. Many people believe there’s a special effect that will suddenly make their chorus sound huge and epic! Unfortunately that is not the…
Virtual synths are great. You get tons of sounds, amazing amounts of flexibility, and you can carry them all around in a laptop. Gone are the days of shlepping around stacks of keyboards and spending hours syncing them up with MIDI. Unfortunately…
When presenting your music you want to make sure it sounds the best it can. One of the main concerns is to make sure that the volume is the same. I highly recommended you get this done by a professional mastering engineer,…
How to Master Automation in Pro Tools: A Professional’s Guide Hello there! I’m Matty, a seasoned mixing and mastering engineer. Today, I’m excited to dive deep into a topic that’s close to my heart and crucial in the world of…
So you got your song all mixed and you can’t wait to put it out, but the only problem is you have one swear word( or many) and radio won’t play it. Luckily there are many ways you can edit…
