This month I’m pleased to present the first in our Artist Focus Interview Series, which will form a regular part of future blog content and articles. Our first interview features an exciting new group from Sweden that I’ve had the pleasure of working with on their recent song “Back On Our Streets”. The group is…
Have you ever wondered what a full music production encompasses? Whether it be a single song, EP or full album, the following points highlight the key components and common workflow: IDEAS The early stage of song conception can be both vague, highly focussed and intentional, or a combination of random musings or scribbles. It could…
The intrinsic nature of a recorded guitar sound is arguably less forgiving when approaching a mix. The reason for this is because, fundamentally, there is actually very little mixing required. Even if a recording is subjectively bad and your initial response is to apply a multitude of effects/processing during the mixing stage, you may find…
Have you ever wondered how a professional voice over is produced? Perhaps you’ve dabbled in voice overs and found yourself wondering how they achieve that warm, punchy, in your face type sound on the radio? There’s really no secrets, it simply a combination of a number of important factors. The following list highlights a few…
The key fundamentals that combine to produce a high quality audio mix have essentially remained constant for many years. Certainly, the path to achieving the results and the tools we use are continually evolving, but often the end goal is ultimately the same. The following list encompasses some of the critical elements that I consider…
Capturing great guitar recordings and creating lush, layered sound can give your music amazing depth. For many genres of music, it is one of the secrets to establishing the midrange warmth that creates a full, well-rounded sound. The following tips provide some options for how to achieve this in your guitar recordings: Tone blending This…
As we venture into an increasingly digital world, it’s important to reflect and consider the reasoning behind the processes we use to create, record and deliver our audio. You won’t need to look far to find another article with the headline ‘analog vs digital’ or something similar. First and foremost, it’s important that we remove…
Have you ever listened to your favourite music and wondered how they achieve THAT sound? It could be any aspect from the song itself, how big and wide it sounds, the space, the impact, the dynamics, or just the vibe. Writing, performing and producing your own music can be fun and rewarding. At some point…
The question is often asked, what makes a great mix? First and foremost, the subjective nature of this question makes it largely rhetorical. Let’s take things back to the start: i.e. the basic act of listening to music. Even as producers, audio engineers and musicians, can we honestly say that, when we are listening to…
Hi Everyone, Check out our latest video which showcases our services and presented in a fun animation format! This video is great if you’re looking for a general overview of the audio production process and what’s involved in mixing/mastering/production. Hope you enjoy it and I look forward to working with you soon!