In a perfect world, we’d have the time and patience to try out all of the innumerable studio tools available to us. Though it’s common to fantasize about the perfect setup, it’s more practical to prioritize our equipment purchases based on actual needs, not gear lust. It may be a Read more...
If you don’t have an audience already, releasing a full length album can be a confusing and downright depressing experience. There’s a better way. Justin Colletti offers a better release strategy, more suited for the 21st century.
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It’s been amazing to see so many companies like Roland, U-He, Arturia, and Rob Papen make software emulations of classic analog synthesizers. There’s really never been a better time for producers, keyboardists, and musicians to create with these incredible sounding modern tools that elicit the authentic vibe of hits from Read more...
Don’t we all want to make a difference?
No matter what role we’ve sought out for ourselves in music—artist, engineer, producer, a hybrid combo, maybe an audio journalist like me—that’s the dream above all else. If we strike the right chord, maybe we can change another person’s life a little. Read more...
In this episode of “Mixing a song with,” Matty Amendola of 825 Records offers a master class in mixing with saturation and creative processing, using nothing but Soundtoys plugins.
The before and after here is pretty incredible with some amazing creative flourishes and killer insights throughout check it out here… Read more...
Would you benefit from having alternate versions of your master for streaming services and other platforms? This is a question that comes in regularly from my mastering clients. In today’s podcast episode and article, I give you my take.
Want the short answer? OK, here goes: Nope! For the vast Read more...
No guitarist’s pedalboard is complete without a reverb pedal. An added sense of space is integral to any well-rounded string instrumentalist’s sound palette, whether you’re a pro on stage in front of thousands, or a weekend warrior at the local watering hole.
Eventide has no shortage of offerings to take Read more...
Ready for a big surprise? How about 26 of them in a row?
That’s what’s in store for listeners of AngelHeaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan and T. Rex. Our guest in this video chat is Marc Urselli, who was selected by the collection’s renowned producer, Hal Willner, to Read more...
Paul Womack, aka “Willie Green” is back to mix a track from top to bottom so you can hear what goes into a real hip hop production.
Willie Green is a producer who has worked with the The Roots, Wiz Kalifa and more.
Big thanks to Steinberg for helping make Read more...
Surprisingly, some people still pirate music and plugins made for music making. Justin Colletti talks about why he stopped stealing music and plugins a long time ago, how it helped him in his career. …And how pirating can hold your own career back.
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