5 BENEFITS OF HIRING A MIX ENGINEER
Producing and mixing your own music can be a lot of fun and at times, very rewarding. Today, I would like to give you a few reasons why you should consider hiring a professional mix engineer for your next recording: 1. EXPERIENCE Experience in the music industry is one of those things that is accumulated […]
HOW TO RELEASE YOUR MUSIC ON SPOTIFY, APPLE MUSIC & ALL MAJOR STREAMING PLATFORMS
People often ask me how to get their music out there. Well, with this latest article, I’m going to give you my top tips on how to release your music on all the major streaming services. MASTERING I’d like to start on the topic of mastering, because this is the first step you should consider […]
HOW TO RELEASE MORE MUSIC IN 2019
Everyone wants to release more music, more often. With my latest article, I will give you my tips on how you can release more music in 2019. There’s no question that currently, modern music trends are geared towards frequent single releases, as opposed to the traditional album format. Here’s my thoughts on how you can […]
TOP 5 TIPS FOR RECORDING ROCK GUITARS
When it comes to recording rock guitars, I have to say that I believe that less is more. In terms of the recording aspect, I should preface this by stating that I’m largely referring to distorted rock rhythm guitars, as opposed to lead guitar. It’s become a modern trend to capture countless versions of the […]
TOP 5 HOME STUDIO ESSENTIALS
Whether you are planning to record, mix or master, setting up a home studio definitely takes some thought. I would like to provide you with a brief overview of some the essential pieces of kit to help you get going with your home studio. *PREFACE: I’m making the assumption that you already have a computer […]
REMIXING 101
Song remixes have become a regular addition to music releases nowadays, so with this month’s article, we are delving into the world of remixes. The idea is to provide you with some basic concepts, historical context and give you some pointers on how to approach remixing. What is a remix? A remix by modern standards […]
THE ROLE OF THE MUSIC PRODUCER
Music producers often conjure images of a mystical figure that floats in and out of a recording studio, makes random appearances in music videos. In modern days, it includes images of a non-descript character hiding behind a synth or a set of DJ decks. The reality is the role of the music producer is often […]
MIX ANALYSIS – “I.G.Y” by Donald Fagen
CLICK HERE to listen to “I.G.Y.” on Spotify Released in 1982 and still widely considered an audiophile reference album, “The Nightfly” by Donald Fagen is a sure-fire classic. In this month’s article, I am focusing on track 1, the notable “I.G.Y.”. The song really sets the tone for the album and is both sonically and […]
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 […]
