Using Limiters on Individual Tracks
November 18, 2021
When most people want dynamic control in the mix, they reach for a compressor. Not me. In my experience, using limiters on individual tracks can
Category: Mixing
Mixing Punchy Drums for Rock and Metal
August 26, 2021
Punchy drums play a HUGE role in rock and metal music. But it’s easy to get overwhelmed when it comes to the mixing process. That’s
True Peak Meter: What it is and How to Use it
May 21, 2021
Not using a true peak meter? Your songs are probably clipping without you realizing it. This guide to true peak meters will teach you everything
Pitch Shifter: What It Is and How to Use It
May 14, 2021
A pitch shifter is not just a corrective tool, which is what it started as. Producers are getting creative with it. They’re using pitch shifters
Convolution Reverb: What it is and How to Use it
April 30, 2021
Need realistic reverb for your mixes? Convolution reverb may be the trick. Today you’ll learn what convolution reverb is and when you should use it.
Spotify LUFS: How Loud Should Your Songs Be?
April 23, 2021
Want to make sure your music sounds terrific on Spotify? Today you’ll learn how Spotify adjusts the volume of your songs. And what you can
How to Use Melodyne: Pitch Correction 101
March 26, 2021
If you want to make pro music, you can’t have out-of-tune vocals. Messy vocals sound amateur, like you didn’t try hard enough. Today you’ll learn
Vocal Effects: 7 Effects for an Unforgettable Vocal Sound
January 22, 2021
Want your vocals to sound more professional? Here’s the key… First, mix your vocals with EQ and compression. Second, apply some cool vocal effects. If
Cutoff Frequency: Key Tools of Music Production
January 15, 2021
You might think you know what a cutoff frequency is. And you might be right. But there are some nuances to it you may not
Free Guitar VSTs: 12 Best Free Guitar Plugins (2021)
December 11, 2020
On the hunt for killer tone but don’t want to break the bank? Look no further! This list of the 12 BEST Free Guitar VSTs
