On November 5-6 2021, we hosted our first in-studio event for Hardcore Syndicate members in Clearwater, FL. The purpose of the event was to: Connect with the other members in real life to share insights & strengthen networks Get hands on experience in a top-notch studio on a real band session Give the opportunity for […]
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Sometimes an overhead track can have too much drum and not enough cymbal. This makes it hard to get the cymbals loud enough without compromising your drum sound. Here’s a quick tip that will give you loud, clear cymbals without affecting the punch of your kick and snare.
Here’s an in-depth tutorial on how to get a tight, punchy kick drum with tons of attack and presence for metal and heavy rock. This video walks through how to EQ, compress and use saturation on a live kick track to give it a modern metal sound. Check out the Waves SSL Bundle
In-depth tutorial on how to EQ the snare in a rock mix. Learn what frequencies to boost and cut on snare top and bottom tracks. Get the SSL Channel plugin
It’s easy to get lost in an endless search for the “perfect tone.” But does it really matter? In this video I explain why the guitar tone is actually one of the least important factors in defining a great mix.
The right snare reverbs can add punch, depth and size to the snare and help blend it perfectly in the mix. But on the flip side, the wrong type of snare verb can cloud your mix and make the snare distant and weak. This video demonstrates the two types of snare reverbs I use on […]
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I was checking out some old sessions I did over the years… going back to 2010 or earlier. I came across a track that had all the ingredients for a great production, but the mix didn’t quite stack up to major-label records… So I decided to hit RECORD on my computer screen and try to […]
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For all you Pro Tools users, here are two little plugin setting “hacks” that will save time and speed up your workflow. First, learn how to put your favorite plugins at the top of the list, and then how to automatically load your go-to settings when you pull up the plugin. *Do you like these […]
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In this video I break down the math behind what it takes to go full-time as a producer/engineer. You might surprised by how attainable it actually is – and even more surprised at how much you could earn doing what you love. Click here to book a free 1-on-1 call to learn how I can […]
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Jeff, a veteran studio drummer, songwriter and electronic music producer, had taken several mixing courses in the past and was skeptical about investing again when he already had a wealth of resources available to him. With the Pro Production System, he enjoyed the clear, useful lessons – particularly in compression, EQ & live instrument tracking […]
Continue readingThe system that Jordan creates in his program takes your skills to a whole new level – Jeff C.