For this mixcritmonday episode we’re changing things up and critiquing 3 of your mix submissions for this month’s Nail the Mix competition. Wondering what it takes to have us pick your mix for our top 20? Pay attention, because we’re going to explain the attention to detail you should strive for. Also, it’s time we sat down and had a …
Kane Churko returns to share some of his most effective production tips and tricks. We talk specifics about Kane’s essential plugins and how he uses them in his studio, along with some hardware tips for those not working completely in the box. Also: workflow, workflow, workflow. Do you have yours tweaked for maximum efficiency? If you doubt it in the …
Nashville mixing legend Billy Decker is here to provide insight into what it takes to mix #1 singles consistently and at a breakneck pace. Pouring over your mix for hours on end in order to get that snare hit at 2:47 into that song just right? You could do that. You’ll probably end up doing it with 100 other things …
Wanna know the dirty secret of mixing metal? Here it is: 75% of “guitar tone” = bass tone Guitar tone is obviously a huge part of part of mixing metal, and you’ve probably spent many, many hours chasing “that” tone. What’s not so obvious to many beginning mixers is that a huge part of what you think is “guitar tone” …
Production powerhouse Kane Churko (Ozzy Osbourne, Papa Roach, In This Moment) talks about the process of writing chart topping hits. For a producer, songwriting can be one of the most artistically and financially rewarding skills they can acquire. Kane Churko has written songs for various standout artists and delves into how to navigate that process. “Some people in life are starters, …
