Mixing and Mastering Tutorials
The Mix & Master My Song Blog.I love to help people when they ask me questions about mixing and mastering. So I thought it would be helpful to make blog with mixing and mastering tutorials to help artist at home learn some tricks and tips to make their songs better. Mixing and Mastering has taken me years to master, and I have had a lot of help along the way. These videos and articles are my small way of giving back. Leave a commit if you have any questions and I answer as fast as I can!
Creative Vocal Effects Using Positive Grid’s Bias FX
When I was a kid the first effects box I ever got was a boss digital delay pedal. My friend Ryan and I saved up every cent we had, and on a trip to NYC, we bought it at Manny's. ( The famous music story that sadly just got torn down) When I saw the positive grid bias...
How to De-ess vocals
How to De-ess vocals De-essing is a simple process that takes the slithering sibilance out of your vocal takes. This process is also known as de-sibilizing. Sibilance occurs in the consonants such as; s, z, c and sh. The problem frequencies occur around 2k and go up...
How to Create Future’s Vocal Effect Chain
How to Create Future's Vocal Effect Chain In today's video, I will show you how to create Future's vocal effect chain. In the recent SoundonSound magazine, they interviewed Seth Firkins. Seth has worked with future since the beginning. In the article, Seth talks about...
How to use DJ TechTools Midi Twister with Presonus Studio One.
If you haven't noticed yet, I really like Midi Controllers. I'm constantly on the search for a way to stop using my mouse. I find turning knobs helps me to listen more and look less. I feel if we are looking at the frequency we don't listen as much. I was so impressed...
Deconstructing a Mix: Sammy Adams – “Remember” Part 2: Drum & Bass
Deconstructing a Mix | Part 2: Drums & Bass This is part 2 of the 4 part series, deconstructing a mix of Sammy Adams song, "Remember". Today we are going over the Drum in Bass sections. This song has a ton of drums to go over so let's get started. The Drums were...
Deconstructing a Mix: Sammy Adams – “Remember” Part 1: Session Setup.
Deconstructing a Mix: Sammy Adams - "Remember" Part 1: Session Setup This is the first video of a four part series where I will deconstructing a mix I did for Sammy Adams's song "Remember". I'm super excited to share this with you. I will break down the eq,...
3 Reasons Why You Need A Professional Audio Mastering
Are you a musician? Then, you might be aware of the significance of audio quality. You always wish to produce incredible music. This is what can be done through mastering songs. In this techno-freak world, people are rushing for mastering audio by themselves. And why...
The Role of the Producer and Songwriter.
The Role of Producers and Songwriters In today's episode of music biz Monday, we are going to talk about the role of producers and songwriters. These are the people who write the music and lyrics for the songs you hear on the radio everyday. So let's jump right in...
How to get Artist on Your Beats
This week on #MusicBizMonday we will be talking about how to get artists on your beats. It's fun to sit at home and make beats all day but if you don't get artist on the actual tracks your career will go nowhere. I'm going to go over four tips which include: local...
How I use Softube’s Console 1
Softube's console 1 is a hardware unit that controls plugins in your DAW. It has three different channel strips and you can use select Softube and UAD plug-ins with it. I was on a search for a way to control my plug-ins by hand. After trying three or four different...
How to get your Music Heard.
This week on music biz Monday we are going over how to get your music heard. The two main points I'd like to touch on is content and where to put the content. I believe if you stay consistent with posting solid content the fans will slowly catch on and you will start...
Matty Trump’s 5 Favorite Features of Studio One 3
As many of you know I love Studio One 3. It' has helped me move quicker leaving more time to be creative when mixing. In the video below I go over 5 features that I absolutely love about Presonus's Studio One 3. Check them out, and let me know what some of your...
How Do I Make it in the Music Business.
I am super excited to announce the first addition of music business Mondays. This will be a weekly blog post where I will share my experiences in the music business. I'm blessed to have made a living working in the music business for over 15 years. During that time I...
The Ultimate Auto-Tune Tutorial
This is the Ultimate Auto-Tune Tutorial! I noticed that a lot of auto-tune videos didn't show what I feel are the two most important parts of getting the sound: 1. How to fine the Key of the Song. 2. You HAVE to record with the Auto-tune on. So in the video below I go...
Gain Staging in Presonus Studio One
Gain Staging is a very important part of the record, mixing and mastering process. It is even more important in the digital world then the analog, because digital is much less forgiving. My general rule of thumb is to have my meters peak at -18 db. By keeping your...
Mix and Master My Song 2017 Studio Tour
I had a few request to go over my single flow I use when mixing and mastering. So I decided I would do a studio tour as well as go through my signal flow. Knock two birds with one stone if you will! So without further ado, here is the Mix and Master my Song 2017...
How to Setup a Template in Studio One
Template's are a great way to get your session setup so you can just open up a song and get straight to be creative. It is also a huge time saver. I have all my reverb, delays and other effects ready to go as soon as I open a new session up. I also have my other buses...
Why I sold my Slate Raven MTI2 and bought a Softube Console 1
I have been looking for a way to "touch" my DAW for years. The Avid ICON was amazing, but I couldn't justify the price tag. So when the Slate Raven came out I was intrigued to say the least. I thought it might finally be the answer to doing multiple fader rides, and...
Difference Between Mixing and Mastering
Mastering and mixing a song are two different animals with the same end goal. Many artists new or seasoned may not know the difference and why both are normally approached separately. Sometimes song’s are not ready for mastering because simply the song was not...
Basic Vocal Reverb Effects
Today I go over some of the basic vocal reverb effects I use. I mostly use plates, rooms, and some halls. Check it out and let me know what you think! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmFK6Y7VzLE