Mixing and Mastering Tutorials | Mix & Master My Song

In today's video Matty shows you how to create a reverse reverb in studio one. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEujhWKjM2c

Switching from Pro Tools to Studio One? Do this First!

Switching from Pro Tools to Studio One can be a big change. Make it a little easier on yourself with the tips in the video below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1o4fR6PRDM&feature=youtu.be

How to get Thicker Sounding Vocals

With so many artists using budget mics recorded in less than ideal situations we need to find ways to make the vocals sound thicker. This video shows some of the tricks Matty Harris uses to do this!...

How to Mix Acoustic Guitar

Acoustic guitars are one of my favorite instruments. They can be extremely intimate or give a song tons of energy and aggression. I this video I will go over 3 different ways to mix acoustic guitars. These are my goto mixing techniques. No way is right but 90% of the...

My 3 Favorite Delay Plugins

Digital delay is one of my most favorite effects. You can do so much with it! From light slaps to huge distorted delays that can change the energy of a song. In this post, I show you my 3 favorite delays. The Manny Marroquin Delay, the Relayer and the Echoboy. All...

The Best Music Mixing and Mastering Sites

I love learning about music, and I find all kinds of great info from different sites around the world. I thought it might be useful to share some, so here is the great list! http://www.pensadosplace.tv/ -This is the show created by world famous mixing engineer Dave...

Solid State Logic Sigma Tutorial

Summing is something that is highly debated in most pro audio circles. I personally like it and choose to use the SSL Sigma. To me, it adds a little more width and a high-end extension that makes the music sound a little more "expensive". In this tutorial, I will go...

IK Multimedia T-RackS 5 Review

I was recently at the AES convention in NYC and I got to see all the new plugins and gear that is coming out. I saw a ton of amazing stuff, but the new plugins from IK Multimedia really sparked my interest. They have some great new mastering plugins that I found super...

Creative Vocal Effects with Antares Harmony Engine

Most of us know Antares for their Auto-tune plugin. However, they also make a bunch of other really useful and creative plugs! One of them being the Harmony Engine. You can hear the effect on many of Travis Scott and Kanye's songs, but it's also used subtly in many...

Mixing Fundamentals 1: Loading and Labeling Files In Studio One

This is the first video in a series of mixing fundamentals. We will be going over some basic concepts to help you get your mixes better. The first one is on Loading and labeling files. We are using Studio One but you can apply it to and DAW. Check it out!...

Mixing Fundamentals 3: The Importance of Reference and Rough Mixes

Times have changed, and many of us are now creating music from home. We all have the opportunity to tinker with the song as we create it. For example, you can add reverb to your snare drum with a click of a button. So as the song evolves more and more "mixing"...

Mixing Fundamentals 2: Gain Staging in Studio One

The next installment in our mixing fundamentals series is gain staging. Gain staging is simple. When done correctly it will give you more headroom to work with when mixing and mastering. Our session is loaded up and ready. All sounds are in there place, labeled, color...

The Weeknd’s Vocal Chain

I must say that Jaycen Joshua is one of my favorite mixing engineers. I have learned a lot from listening to his mixes as well as watching him on Pensado's Place. In his current interview on Pendsado's Place, he talked about the vocal chain he used on The Weeknd for...

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

by Chuck Paris | Mixing & Mastering Technics

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 significant part of the record, mixing and mastering process. It is even more critical in the digital world than 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 levels...

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