In this edition of the GO TO series, we’re focusing on the big picture. Specifically, your mix bus or master fader as it relates to mixing music.
Whether you’re mixing on an analog console, in the box (ITB) through your Read more...
It’s time to dish out some dirt! This edition of the GO TO series is all about everything that’s unclean: Saturation, distortion and harmonics that make our drums gnarly, our vocals gritty or maybe just make our mix sound more “analog”.
When it comes to mixing, there are essentially two Read more...
Over the past few years, my engineering work has become a hybrid between music recording and post-production for TV and film. Often times, the projects I work on are independent, self-financed films and documentaries with modest budgets, which inevitably means that all post production audio requirements fall squarely on my Read more...
First in a series, where busy producers/mixers/engineers provide tips and techniques on their top studio tools.
When it comes to gear, engineers, producers and musicians are creatures of habit. When I find a piece of gear, or a plug-in with a killer sound that works consistently from project to project, Read more...
These days, as audio plug-ins have become more of the standard than the alternative in the pro audio community, a few brands have become ubiquitous with the DAW experience. SoundToys, for example, makes plug-ins I rely on daily to make my mixes better in every way imaginable. And I know Read more...
