In this article I’m going to share with you my top 10 VST plugins I recommend for producers in 2020.
Stock plugins are awesome – I love them – and in my opinion you can get about 90% of the way to truly pro sound with them. However, using a few choice premium plugins can take you that last 10%.
Mixing kick and bass is one of the most important parts of the mixing process. It’s the fundamental foundation for the rest of your track, and if you get it wrong, your mix is NEVER going to sound good.
In this tutorial, I’m going to show you a really quick way to balance your kick and bass in about 30 seconds…
Pink noise mixing is often discussed, but do you know how to mix with pink noise?
It’s a great little trick to mix quickly – by balancing level – and can be used at the beginning, middle or end of the mixing process.
Mixing is a vital part of the music production process, whether you are mixing your own song (or mixing someone else’s).
Learning to mix can be tricky, though (and practise makes perfect), so I’ve put together my top 14 mixing tips to help you understand how to mix from home with nothing more than a laptop, cheap software and a pair of headphones.
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Learn how to get loud mixes in any DAW with this step-by-step guide…
Professional vocal recordings are – without a doubt – one of the most important elements of most songs… even in electronic dance music.
Today we have a guest post from Jennifer Webster from soundmaximum.com on her 5 tips to getting your vocal recordings sounding like they were recorded at a professional studio. Jennifer is a singer, so knows a thing or two about getting great vocal recordings.
Learning how to layer leads properly is one of the most important aspects of producing current-sounding, huge, rich dance and pop music.
Ok, ok….I know the title sounds a little “click bait-ey”, but I’m serious: Layering leads is something I’m asked about often, and it’s really not that complicated. If you want to know how to layer leads properly, there are just a few factors to consider…
The kick drum is arguably the most important element in any EDM track (of any genre). If it’s not punching through the mix properly, the dance floor isn’t going to be jumping.
Today you’re gonna learn exactly how to get your kick drum sitting properly in your mix – with plenty of punch and plenty of headroom – in under 7 minutes.
Whether you are producing Trap, Future Bass, House, Trance or Pop, and whether you use Ableton Live, Logic X or FL Studio, these techniques will work for you.
Panning is a simple – but important – part of music production. Spending a couple of minutes understanding how to do it (properly) will make your productions shine.
Watch the video below to get the most out of your panning and stereo width…