This is a classic metal mixing trick for guitars! Learn how to control the low-end of heavy guitars during palm mutes and chugging… WITHOUT making the rest of your tone thin. This is accomplished using a multiband compressor that only effects the low mids… leaving the rest of your guitar tone intact. One common issue… Continue readingWaves C4 for Metal Guitars – The Andy Sneap Preset
Here’s a short video tip on how to automate plugins quickly and easily in Pro Tools, using some little known keyboard shortcuts. Automating plugins can open up a new world of possibilities in your mix. As a bonus, you’ll also learn how to create a simple filter sweep effect using the bundled AIR Kill… Continue readingPro Tools tip: Automating Plugins The Easy Way
This is my preset for scream vocals, using my #1 go-to plugin: Waves SSL Channel. I use this as a quick and dirty preset during tracking and adjust it to suit the mix. Since it’s common for a screamer to be recording right up on the mic, it’s necessary to cut out some low end… Continue readingPlugin Preset: Waves SSL Channel for Scream Vocals
Here’s a short video demonstrating how to use filtering and narrow EQ dips to clean up and smooth out distorted guitar tracks. Ideally, if you’ve captured a great tone to begin with, you won’t need much more EQ than this in the mix!
Waves H-Comp – Lead Vocal Preset I’m a huge fan of the Waves H-series plugins. These plugs deliver old-school vibe & warmth with innovative features only possible in the digital realm. The H-Comp is one of my favourites, and this is one of my go-to settings for an instant in-your-face vocal sound. Don’t be shy… Continue readingPlugin Preset: H-Comp Lead Vocal
A few years ago, while studying and comparing great mixes with my own, I started to notice something. All the mixes I loved were so dry. Seriously, go listen to some top 40 music on iTunes. How much reverb do you hear on the lead vocal? For many, reverb is a crutch. Let’s face it… Continue readingWhy You’re Probably Using Too Much Reverb