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Let’s face it—most of us overthink our mixes at some point. You tweak endlessly, stack plugin after plugin, and still end up frustrated with the result. I’ve been there.

But these five simple ideas completely changed the way...

If your mix feels flat—like it's just not moving the way it should—it might be missing one key ingredient: groove. Groove isn’t just about rhythm; it’s about energy, bounce, and subtle movement that keeps the listener engaged...

If you’re jumping straight into EQ and compression the moment you start mixing vocals—you’re skipping one of the most important phases of the entire process. Vocal prep is the secret sauce that separates a decent mix from a p...

Let’s face it—drums and bass can sound a little...thin. Even when they’re well-recorded and properly mixed, there’s sometimes something missing: that low-end fullness that just glues everything together. But here’s the good n...

 
Okay… this one is wild.

We’ve seen virtual instruments do incredible things over the years, but this might just be the biggest leap yet in vocal production. Whether you're a singer or not, there's now a way to bring stunnin...

When it comes to mixing vocals in Cubase, most people immediately reach for the obvious tools—VocalChain or VoxComp. And hey, those are great plugins. But sometimes, the best results come from going back to basics and using t...

If you’ve been mixing for a while, you probably have a folder full of reverb plugins. From plate emulations to lush halls and gritty springs—there’s no shortage of options out there.

But every once in a while, something new ...

If you’ve ever struggled to get a tight, punchy drum mix without spending hours on EQ and compression chains, there’s a new tool you need to hear about: Telos Drums by Black Salt Audio.

This all-in-one drum mixing plugin is ...

If you're mixing in Cubase and not fully leveraging the power of its MixConsole, you're leaving valuable features—and possibly better mixes—on the table. Today, I'll break down 21 Cubase Mixer features that can dramatically e...

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If you're a fan of warm, rich audio with a vintage touch, you’re probably no stranger to the coveted Neve 1073 preamp sound. Back in 2006, I got my hands on the Vintech Audio 473 preamps...

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Welcome to my home studio! Over the past year and a half, I've been working on a few updates and tweaks to improve both my workflow and the overall vibe of the space. Whether you’re curi...