ARTIST FOCUS INTERVIEW: SPRING CITY
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 […]
THE STAGES OF MUSIC PRODUCTION
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 […]
7 TIPS FOR MIXING GUITARS
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 […]
WHAT MAKES A PROFESSIONAL VOICE OVER?
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 […]
7 ELEMENTS OF A GREAT MIX…
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 […]
