MIXING TERMINOLOGY
The world of music and audio production has it’s own language. Sometimes it’s slang, sometimes it’s a technical reference point. It’s no different to say, the computing industry, or the restaurant industry, or the car industry. Ultimately, these terms or phrases are often there to create efficiencies and consistency in communicating and so that everyone […]
AUDIO EDITING VS MIXING
If you’ve ever wondered what the difference is between audio editing and audio mixing, well today’s article is for you! I’ll be going through some of the key differences and why you should separate these individual audio processes. There’s no question that the lines have been blurred in modern music production processes and techniques. The […]
HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR YOUTUBE AUDIO
If you’re a YouTuber and want your videos to stand out with great audio quality, today’s article is for you! YouTube has grown significantly over the past 10 years or so and the bar has been continually raised by content creators consistently offering higher quality videos. It has now become common practice to be uploading […]
MY TOP 3 MIXING PLUGINS
In modern mixing, you have to be fast, efficient and be able to produce a top quality mix whilst being adaptable and versatile. Today, I’m going to share my top 3 favourite mixing plugins that help me get the job done! Audio mixing has been my passion for some years now and in my […]
GEAR REVIEW: ANTELOPE SATORI
Welcome to my first blog of 2021, today I’m starting off the year with a review of one of my favourite pieces of gear; the Antelope Audio Satori monitor controller! WHAT IS IT? The Antelope Satori is an analog Mastering Grade Monitor Controller with a bunch of very usable and practical features that can be […]
CLASSIC ALBUM REVIEW – “Brothers In Arms” by Dire Straits
Well, I thought I’d finish off the year with a review of one of my all time favourite albums and one that was very influential for me. It is none other than “Brothers In Arms” by Dire Straits. Dire Straits were a band that inspired me to pick up the guitar as a youngster. I […]
5 TIPS TO IMPROVE YOUR GUITAR PLAYING
No matter what level you are at with your guitar playing, there’s always room for improvement and growth. Levelling up your playing doesn’t happen overnight, it takes dedication and consistent focused effort. Today, I’m going to give you my top 5 tips on how you can improve your guitar playing. I’ve been playing guitar for […]
HOME STUDIO vs PRO STUDIO
Home studios have evolved over the years to become genuine hit-making options for artists. Professional studios have adapted to meet the demands and agility of the online remote musician by providing additional services. Today, I’m going to discuss the pros and cons of the home studio versus the pro recording studio. Now, I must preface […]
90’S ROCK MIXING TECHNIQUES
The 90’s had some of the most amazing rock and alternative music. Today, I’m going to delve into the mixing side of things and talk about some of the techniques that were used to get those amazing sounding records. So, grab your beverage of choice, sit back and let’s get into some 90’s rock mixing! […]
WHEN IS YOUR SONG READY FOR MIXING?
The mixing stage of a recording is one of the most important stages. The question is, when exactly is your song ready to mix? Well, today I want to talk about some of the important things that need to take place before you should send your tracks out for professional mixing. COMPLETE ARRANGEMENT It’s very […]
