Category: Mixing

The Best Vocal Plugins of 2021 (No Matter Your Budget)

October 11, 2018

Do you want incredible vocals, but aren’t sure what tools you need for the job? You’re in luck. Over my many years of mixing, I’ve

Reference Tracks: The Secret to a Professional Mix

August 29, 2018

What if I told you there was a simple technique to mix both FASTER and BETTER? One that you could implement in less than five

Mixing with Headphones: 5 Tricks for Radio-Ready Mixes

August 15, 2018

Wish you could get radio-ready mixes from your headphones? Some say it’s impossible. But they’re wrong. If you add a few simple techniques to your mixing process,

Gain vs Volume: What’s the Difference?

May 16, 2018

A question I’ve been asked a lot by my students is this: “What’s the difference between gain and volume? They seem like the same thing.”

Mixing Piano: 10 Steps to a Mind-Blowing Tone

May 9, 2018

Piano is tough to get right. It’s got the greatest range of any instrument, making it more complicated than most. By the end of this

Vocal Reverb and Delay: The Secrets to a Perfect Mix

April 14, 2018

Here’s something we all know: The vocals are the hardest thing to mix. That’s because they are so important. The entire song is built around

Mixing Acoustic Guitar: How to Get Professional Tones

March 7, 2018

It’s hard to think of a more foundational instrument in modern music than the acoustic guitar. So many songs are written on the acoustic guitar,

How to Use EQ: 10 Amazing Tips for a Professional Mix

March 1, 2018

You might not know this, but there is a right and a wrong way to approach EQ. EQ can be daunting at first. I can

Mixing Guitar: Full-Bodied Tone in 7 Easy Steps

January 24, 2018

Many people underestimate the importance of the electric guitar in a mix. They can make your mix thick, powerful, and exciting. When mixed properly, they add