Welcome to MixCritMonday, the show where we critique YOUR mixes. In the hotseat this month is Caleb Rodriguez. Caleb submitted a metalcore mix for us to crit and after a little investigation we figured out that he was making two major mistakes: He used little to no reference material His source tracks were not ready for mixing, yet he didn’t …
EP6 | Thinking About Better Than Best
“Perfection Is The Enemy Of Progress” – Winston Churchill Imagine if our favorite mixers decided to stop mixing until every single aspect of their control room was perfect… They would never mix, because no control room is ever perfect! No matter how hard you try, you can’t get better than best. Sure, there’s always room for improvement, and over time, with …
EP5 | Run Before You Walk (common mixing mistakes)
The most common mixing mistakes up and comers make involve trying to run before they walk. In other words… they try to do the advanced stuff before they conquer the basics. Focusing on the wrong things will keep you from achieving your mixing potential. For instance, you shouldn’t even think about Mid Side EQ before you’ve mastered a simple 4 band. Don’t mess with parallel compression …
TT1 | A-List Production Tips And Tricks w/ Dan Korneff
Legendary producer Dan Korneff (Paramore, The Devil Wears Prada, Papa Roach) joins us for a rapid fire Tips & Tricks session that will blow your mind. Ever wonder what it takes to produce and mix at the highest levels of the music industry? If you answered yes, then this episode is for you. “I think music exists in octaves. That’s just how it …
EP4 | Wading Through Chaos with Andrew Wade
We’re joined by acclaimed producer Andrew Wade (A Day To Remember, Neck Deep) to discuss strategies for getting the most out of your sessions. Everyone who records for a living will agree that nothing goes as planned. Entropy always creeps in. That’s why it’s crucial to setup every aspect of your work environment for maximum efficiency. From your DAW routing, to your client …