Parallel Compression
June 10, 2026
Welcome to another edition of Sound Advice! Every Wednesday, I post a short tip that will help you improve your mixes in one minute or
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Why Two Compressors Are Better Than One (Serial Compression)
June 5, 2026
We often reach for a compressor when we are looking to control dynamics. It is the go-to tool for keeping a lead vocal locked into
Dynamic EQ vs Resonant Suppressor, when to use which?
May 27, 2026
As we start to see more and more resonant suppressors pop up inside your regular EQ plugins (most notably Fabfilter putting it inside their main
LCR Mixing: The Discipline of “Hard Panning”
May 12, 2026
On today’s mixing consoles, we are spoiled by the luxury of infinite choice. You can pan a hi-hat to 14 percent left, a rhythm guitar
Advanced Vocal Production: 5 Creative Techniques for Professional Mixes
April 27, 2026
The vocal is the undeniable anchor of almost every modern pop song. Today, we are going to explore creative vocal production techniques that bridge the
5 Ways to Create Tension and Release in Modern Production
April 20, 2026
Great tracks do not just rock all the way through. They breathe, they push, and they pull. Tension and release is the emotional heartbeat of
How to Layer Acoustic Drums with Samples
April 13, 2026
Ever noticed a snare that cuts through a wall of distorted guitars or a kick drum that feels like a physical punch in the chest?
5 Hacks to Actually Finish Songs
April 7, 2026
Producer’s block isn’t about talent, it’s about workflow. You hit a wall, start endlessly tweaking the same EQ, chasing the perfect snare, and suddenly, the
The Ultimate Guide to Vocal Preamp Flavors
March 30, 2026
Today, we’re going to look at an amazing tone-shaping tool for your vocals. The pre-amp. While originally designed to simply get your mic input up
Networking for Audio Engineers: Stop Spamming and Start Building Relationships
March 23, 2026
Last week, we started on our journey to get mixing, mastering, and music production clients. Today, we’ll continue my Ultimate Guide for 2026. This time,
