There’s a key mindset that you need to have in order to land a new skateboard trick… And it’s the same mindset you need to craft an exciting mix or land a new client in the studio. I talk about it more in this video.
The fastest way to improve your mixes is to get feedback from a professional outside source – an experienced engineer who can help you refine your musical vision. This video shows a couple examples of how I’ve helped my students rapidly pinpoint & fix the problems in their mixes.
When I got tapped to mix the new Emery record, I had a problem. I wanted to do it…but the timeline was super tight. In the end, I was able to pull it off. And everyone is stoked on the mix – me, the band, and their fans. In this video, I’m sharing how I… Continue readingHow I mixed a whole album in 36 hours
One of the main reasons people don’t have pro-sounding mixes is that they treat the tracks like delicate china. In this video, I’m sharing how I executed my vision for Emery’s “I Don’t Know You At All,” giving you some insight into how you can make more fearless moves in your mixes.
Compression is the most powerful and most misunderstood tool in the mix. This video will help you understand compression and start to hear how it works. What I cover: ☛ what is a compressor ☛ compressor controls: what they are + what they do (threshold, ratio, attack, release, gain/output) ☛ examples to show you how… Continue readingHow to understand and use compression: In-depth tutorial
For years I simply could not achieve modern loudness without completely destroying my mixes with limiting… Until a mentor told me how to do it. And now, I’m sharing it here with you. In this video you’ll see: The ‘normal’ way for getting loudness that makes your mixes suck How to do it without sacrificing… Continue readingThe Ultimate Tool for Louder Mixes (Without Losing Punch)
In this Pro Production System Q&A call clip, I help a member who just isn’t getting the wide mixes he’s looking for, despite using stereo width plugins. My advice? Ditch the width plugins, focus on the fundamentals and the width of your mix will take care of itself.
In an ideal world, you’d always get your drums tracked right at the source. But when that’s not the case, you’ll need to know how to fix sub-par overhead tracks. Here’s how I tackle this common issue to get cymbals that cut through the mix.
Does your mix ever feel out of control, or like it’s going to fall apart if you change something? You’re not alone – this comes up often when I’m talking to and teaching up-and-coming engineers. In this video, I’ll explain why this is usually a problem of too much mix bus processing. I’ll also show… Continue readingHow to Use Your Mix Bus
Should you use moongels or other dampeners to deaden the ring on snare/toms? The answer isn’t quite as simple as yes or no… Check out what I have to say about it in this Pro Production System Q&A call clip.