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 […]

HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT MIX ENGINEER

Greetings Friends!  I hope you are all staying safe and well during these uncertain times.  Today, the topic is mixing engineers and specifically some tips on how you can find the right one for your musical project. With the multitude of choices available online currently, it can be difficult to find the right audio professional […]

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 […]

5 STEPS TO INSPIRED SONGWRITING

  There’s no question that staying motivated and inspired to write fresh, quality material is not an easy task.  Rarely can inspiration be plucked from the nethersphere, however here are a few points which will provide a manageable and systemized approach to not only keep you inspired, but ultimately productive:   INFLUENCES Some songwriters strictly […]

March 2016 Update

Hi everyone, we’ve gone with a video this month!  All the latest updates here:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cOMQxd2GKE   You can also have a listen to our new VOICE-OVER SHOWREEL here   Cheers, Mike