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MAKING YOUR PRODUCTIONS LARGER THAN LIFE
INTRODUCTION
We can all appreciate a nice, clean, natural recording with all its flaws adding a human touch to the overall tone of the song. Ther...
WHY KEEPING AN ARCHIVE OF FINISHED PROJECTS IS CRUCIAL
INTRODUCTION
We've all been there - a project is finished and it's time to move on with your life. Still, you need to keep some kind of and archiv...
GETTING A SOLID LOW-END IN YOUR MIXES
INTRODUCTION
Probably the most important thing that separates pro-sounding mixes and amateur ones is the low-end. When you hear a mix that's done b...
ADDING A BIT OF COLOR TO YOUR PRODUCTIONS
INTRODUCTION
The key to getting nice sounding productions lies in getting good raw tones straight from the get-go, but that doesn't necessarily me...
RECORDING OUTSIDE THE STUDIO
INTRODUCTION
There's something very exciting about recording outside the safety and comfort of your studio. It's like an adventurous journey for a...
WHY GUITAR DI TRACKS ARE IMPORTANT
INTRODUCTION
It's been said that you should always capture DI tracks when tracking guitars or bass and there are a lot of reasons for that. Even i...
HOW TO FINISH A MIX
INTRODUCTION
Every producer and mixer has encountered a situation where a project just keeps dragging on an on because there are new ideas and new ...
GETTING A GOOD DEAL WHEN BUYING USED GEAR
INTRODUCTION
Buying used gear is an excellent way to acquire nice stuff for a fraction of the sticker price at a music store. Many musicians and pr...
GETTING MORE EXPOSURE AS A PRODUCER
INTRODUCTION
Every producer has to start somewhere and usually it is a place where nobody knows who you are, what you do and they don't really care...
MAKING THE MOST OF AMP SIMULATORS
INTRODUCTION
Amp simulation plugins have come a long way in the past five years. They've evolved from harsh and tinny sounding writing tools into o...
GOOD RECORDING SESSION HABITS
INTRODUCTION
Recording music is a creative process. It needs to flow dynamically and naturally for the musicians to feel and perform well. Nothing ...