Most hip hop mixing guides give you a list of tips. This one follows a single real song, “Glad I Spent It” by WhooKilledKenny, from the rough the artist sent me to the finished mix, and explains every decision along…
That $25 mixing offer on Fiverr looks tempting, doesn’t it? You’ve spent weeks writing your song, countless hours in your home studio getting the perfect take, and now you’re staring at your budget wondering how to make it all come…
When it comes to getting your music professionally mixed, you’re faced with a crucial decision: should you book time at a local studio or work with an online mixing engineer? The online mixing vs studio debate has become increasingly relevant…
Plugin subscriptions have taken over the audio production world, and if you’re serious about vocal mixing, you’ve probably considered both Waves and UAD. But with monthly fees adding up quickly, which subscription actually delivers the tools you need for radio-ready…
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…
When you’re ready to take your music to the next level, professional online mixing and mastering services can transform your raw recordings into polished, radio-ready tracks. But what exactly do you get when you invest in these services? Let’s break…
Sending your music off for mixing and mastering can feel like a big step—but the process is simpler (and faster) than you might think. At Mix and Master My Song, here’s exactly what you can expect. Step 1: First Mix…
When I first started mixing, I used to think gain was just another word for volume. I’d turn up a knob, things would get louder, and I’d think, “Cool, that’s gain.” But what I didn’t understand is that gain isn’t…
Setting Up the Session with the Waves Free Plugin Pack A few days ago, I got an email from Waves saying they were releasing a new Waves Free Plugin Pack—nine plugins available to download at no cost. I’ve used…
As a professional mixing and mastering engineer, I’ve spent countless hours tweaking knobs and sliders to find the perfect reverb settings for drums. It’s a nuanced art, balancing the natural sound of the drum kit with the artificial ambiance created…
