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Izotope Nectar 4. Should you Upgrade?
Today I want to share my experience with the updated plugin from iZotope called Nectar 4. If you're not familiar with Nectar, it's an all-in-one vocal mixing processor that packs a punch with its Reverb, EQ, compression, delay, and now, voicing and backing features....
Mixing and Mastering Studio Tour
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....
Ozone 11 by Izotope . Should you Upgrade?
Today I'm thrilled to take you on a journey through the latest and greatest update to the Ozone family – Ozone 11. Whether you're an audio engineer, music producer, or just an avid music enthusiast, you're in for a treat. Ozone 11 brings a treasure trove of new...
Kazrog Avalon 747 Plugins vs Hardware
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...
Universal Audio Capitol Compressor Review
Today, we're diving into an exciting new compressor plugin from Universal Audio called the Capitol Compressor. This plugin is modeled after the renowned Capitol Studios CM 5511 mastering compressor. What makes this compressor unique is that only four of them were made...
Mixing Vocals with the FabFilter Pro-Q 3
In this Video, Matty talks about his favorite vocal EQ, the FabFilter Pro-Q3, and demonstrates how he uses it to enhance and fix vocals. He starts by explaining how he uses a low-cut filter to remove unwanted low-end frequencies and then proceeds to demonstrate how he...
Serban Ghenea Vocal Chain Revealed!
In this blog post, we will explore the vocal chain of one of the most famous mixing engineers in the business, who has worked with artists like Katy Perry, Sam Smith, Sia, and many more. Despite only doing two interviews in the last 20 years, we have scoured the...
Daily Routine of a Mixing and Mastering Engineer
Today I want to share my daily routine as a mixing and mastering engineer. I work from home, specifically from my garage studio. It's double-walled and sound-isolated so that the sound quality is great, and it doesn't disturb anyone in my house or outside. I've been...
Get Signed to a Record Label: 9 Easy Steps
So you want to be a music superstar? It's not as difficult as you may think! Just follow these five easy steps and you'll be on your way to getting signed to a record label in no time. First, make sure that your music is of the highest quality. This means hiring a...
5 Reasons You Should Hire A Mixing Engineer
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...
A Beginner’s Guide to Music Mixing and Mastering
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 Joe Chiccarelli Plugin Reveiw
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....
Izotope Ozone 10 Review
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
Jaycen Joshua just released his first plugin, The God Particle, created by Cradle Audio. According to Cradle, "The God Particle has a multitude of processing algorithms under the hood giving depth, detail, and clarity to your next mix. Coupled with the adaptive...
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
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 through the hardware itself. I use at least one Acustica Audio plugin...
The Best DAW Control Surface
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...
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! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-iRRrZPsnN4
The Best 1176 Compressor Plugin?
In today's video, we take a tour of the Acustica Audio Nickle Compressor. We also compare it to the Waves 1176 and the UAD 1176. Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEjSjjHnx6I&t=150s
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 with Plugin Alliance Plugins
Using just one set of plugins can be a great way to learn new plugins and find new ways to mix. In today's video, I mix vocals using only Plugin Alliance plugins https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33LB9hbmgQA
Mixing Vocals in Logic Pro X with Stock Plugins
In today's video I show you how you can get a decent mix using only stock plugins and logic pro X. https://youtu.be/JfpCqQtemoQ
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! Watch the video to see the results! https://youtu.be/8zcXQ9gngLk
Murda Beat Melodies
Slate's been killing it lately! Murda Melodies is a new plugin from Slate Digital which was created with Super producer Murda Beatz. At its core, it's a Multi-effects processor. It makes it really easy to come up with fantastic effects on vocals synths and more. Check...
Mixing And Mastering Beats With Fabfilter Plugins
FabFilter plugins are some of my favorite plugins. I could mix a whole song just using their plugins. So, in this case, I did! I used only FabFilter plugins to mix this beat, show off how great the plugins are, and make a point. You don't need hundreds of plugins to...
The 10 Best Plugin Alliance Plugins
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...
Universal Audio C-Suite C-Vox Review
Room noise in a recording is one of the worst things to deal with. The more compression you add, the more it comes up, making it really difficult to mix. Universal Audio just released C-Suite C-Vox. It is aimed to reduce room sounds in a recording, and it works very,...
Baby Audio Smooth Operator Vs Soothe2
As a musician, you know that your vocals are one of the most important elements of your music. After all, without vocals, you wouldn't be able to communicate your message to your fans! That's why it's so important to make sure that your vocals are sounding their best....
Fabfilter Timeless Review
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...
What is Analog Warmth? Introduction to Harmonic Distortion
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...