Can’t I just fix it in post?
There’s an old saying by legendary engineer Mark Rubel that hits like a punch to the gut for anyone who’s […]
How do I build my own acoustic panels (on the cheap)?
Alright, let’s talk about a problem every home studio has but no one wants to admit: bad room sound. You
What gear MUST I have in my home studio?
Let’s get real: building a home studio is like assembling a band. You don’t need 13 guitarists and a triangle
Commitment issues?
Alright, imagine this: you’ve got a snake with ten heads and one tail. Each head is pulling in a different
How do I not be “That Person” in the studio?
I’ve spent more time in recording studios than I care to admit, and let me tell you, the gear isn’t
When should I use Ribbon Mics (and How do I set them up without blowing them up)?
Alright folks, let’s talk about ribbon mics—those delicate, temperamental, glorious relics of audio magic that can make your mix sound
How do I prioritize my mental health? (Real Talk for Audio Engineers and Touring Musicians)
Let’s be honest: this industry is tough. Whether you’re stuck in a windowless studio for 14-hour days tweaking snare sounds
Is Phase fazing you?
Ah, phase. That sneaky, invisible troublemaker lurking in your recordings, just waiting to turn your beautifully captured tracks into a
Will it survive the Loudness Wars without mastering?
Let’s talk about mastering—the final stage that makes your song sound like it’s ready for the big leagues. You’ve spent
What the f*ck is mid/side processing?
Mid/Side (M/S) processing is one of those techniques that can really take your mixing and mastering game to the next
What is automation all about and why do I need it?
Automation isn’t just about fading a track in and out or nudging the vocal level up during the chorus. When
Wanna find out more about Parallel processing?
Parallel processing is one of those advanced techniques that separates the novices from the pros. It’s like the secret ingredient
What’s the weirdest thing you’ve used as an instrument?
Why blow your budget on fancy effects pedals and exotic instruments when your kitchen is already a goldmine of sound?
Ever shocked the sh*t out of yourself when setting up a tube mic?
If you haven’t, I got news for you, it’s not fun. So, you’ve decided to break out the big guns
What does your mixing engineer expect from you?
So, you’ve just finished recording your latest track, and you’re ready to hand it off to a mixing engineer. Congratulations!
Can you use guitar pedals as outboard gear?
Alright, let’s talk about a mixing hack that’s criminally underused and ridiculously effective: using your guitar pedals as outboard gear.
Does your studio have a lava lamp?
Let’s get one thing straight: you can have all the vintage Neve consoles, the rarest tube mics, and enough soundproofing