Learn the full mixing process in this “Mixing a Rock Song From Start To Finish” video series. In part seven we finalise the mix. If you’ve ever had trouble getting your mixes finished and ready for mastering, this is the video for you. Find out how I critically listen to the whole mix and make quick decisions on any rough edges that I come across.
Learn the full mixing process in this “Mixing a Rock Song From Start To Finish” video series. In part six we go through automation. Automation is an essential, yet often overlooked part of mixing. It lets you change how a plugin affects the audio at different points in the track. This can help create balance across the mix. It can also add excitement and keep the mix aurally interesting throughout.
Mixing piano with vocals can be tricky. Even if they’re the only two elements of the song. The main issue that you’re likely to face when mixing piano with vocals is getting them to sound cohesive and work well together without them masking each other and becoming muddy. I show you how to achieve this by making use of EQ and compression. I also make use of side-chain compression for a balanced mix. Finally I show you how to make use of reverb and delay for a smooth and realistic ambience.
Starting a home studio can be overwhelming. There’s a ton of gear out there, which can sport eye watering price tags.
But you don’t need ALL the gear to get started, and getting started is what’s important! There is truly no better time to start than today. Let’s take a look at what essential gear you need to get started.
Picking the right audio interface for your home studio can be difficult. There are literally hundreds available so how are you supposed to choose?! I am going to simplify things so that all you have to do is answer one simple question.
I’ve put together 20 mixing tips to get you better mixes. I’ve included a few that you might not have thought of that aim to streamline your mixing process over the year and help you get better, faster. Check them out.
3 tricks on how to get wide guitars. Create spacious and exciting mixes with wide guitars using these three techniques.
It can be tricky making sure your overhead mics don’t interfere with the rest of your drum tracks. You can mix your snare spot mic to sound as punchy and as fat as you like, but if your overheads are overpowering it, you might lose those desired effects!
Let me share with you my go-to techniques on how to reduce the snare bleed from your overhead mic tracks.
If you want to start recording high quality audio on your computer, an audio interface is one of the first pieces of equipment you’ll need to get started. But what is an audio interface and what does it do?
Opening up a mix in your DAW can be overwhelming. I want to explain my method of starting off a mix. Open up your session, clear your mind and just think about doing this one thing.
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