Believe it or not, but in all the masters I’ve done over the past decade, I’ve come to realize that there are only 4 different “shapes” that a mix can come in—and therefore, only 4 different ways to apply EQ in mastering.
Bold claim? Here’s a bolder one: I believe Read more...
There’s a right and wrong way to use reference mixes.
Whether you’re mastering, mixing, recording, producing or even songwriting, it’s important to know what you favorite music really sounds like—and how yours compares.
If you want to grow in your craft, then understanding what separates your work from others’ is Read more...
This week, we take a closer look at the HEDDphones Two, a pair of high end headphones designed by HEDD Audio for mixing and mastering applications.
Check out our deep dive on these headphones, followed by a live Q&A with the people who made them.
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Gavin Lurssen and Reuben Cohen have won multiple GRAMMYs and Oscars for their work as mastering engineers. And in today’s MixCon Masterclass, they are sharing their approach to the craft with us!
Between the two of them, they’ve worked with artists like Foo Fighters, Ben Harper, Queens of the Stone Read more...
Join Justin Colletti as he explains why the common loudness target of -14 LUFS is probably too too quiet for most styles of music, and just how loud you might want to push your records, depending on style.
You’ll learn how to make your mixes sound louder WHILE sounding better, Read more...
