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Joey Sturgis’ guitar editing: preserving pick attack

Don’t lose that pick attack!

Learn one of the keys to editing metal guitars: preserving the pick attack. This can be the difference between tight, punchy guitars and weird-sounding, weak guitars that just sound, well… wrong!

How to edit metal guitars: Preserving PICK ATTACK w/ Joey Sturgis

Learn one of the keys to editing metal guitars: preserving the pick attack. This can be the difference between tight, punchy guitars and weird-sounding, weak guitars that just sound… wrong. Joey Sturgis shows how he does it in Cubase using slip editing, nudging and other tools in this clip from his Guitar Editing Fast Track.

Joey Sturgis shows how he does it in Cubase using slip editing, nudging and other tools in this clip from his Guitar Editing Fast Track.

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How to make a Joey Sturgis-style SNARE BOMB in Cubase

Boom goes the dynamite!

Joey Sturgis shows you how to make a massive, cinematic snare bomb that’s perfect for transitions, buildups and anywhere else your arrangement could use some dynamics!

Post-production tricks like this can be a great way to take your mixes over the top and turn the from good to great — it’s all about adding that extra layer of polish and movement. But like anything else, it can definitely be a case of “too much of a good thing.” Use this (and other tricks like sub drops or reverse cymbals) with care… if you put them on every measure it won’t feel special anymore.

How to make a Joey Sturgis-style SNARE BOMB in Cubase

Joey Sturgis shows you how to make a massive, cinematic snare bomb that’s perfect for transitions, buildups and anywhere else your arrangement could use some dynamics! He uses Cubase, Roomworks reverb, the Cubase default compressor, JST Clip and a little subtractive EQ, but the same idea will work with any DAW and stock plugins.

He uses Cubase, Roomworks reverb, the Cubase default compressor, JST Clip and a little subtractive EQ, but the same idea will work with any DAW and stock plugins.

Don’t get hung up on these specific plugins or these specific settings– instead, think about the CONCEPT and find your own way of implementing it in your mixes.

Joey’s Time Management Tips! [ The Career Builder Show ]

Stop the madness!!

Almost every producer struggles with time management, and for good reason: our industry is oftentimes feast or famine, where you’re either terrified because you have no work, or you have way more work than you can handle!

Learning how to manage your time during the up and down times is a key skill for producers to master as their careers grow, because getting overwhelmed and making careless mistakes doesn’t help you OR your clients.

Joey’s time management tips for producers! [ THE CAREER BUILDER SHOW ]

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How do you keep your existing clients happy while still hustling to get new ones? How do you ask for more time on a project without making your client mad? When is the right time to turn down a project?

Find out the answers to all of those questions and more in this episode of The Career Builder Show!

Should you work from a home studio?? [ The Career Builder Show ]

The answer is…. maybe!

It’s a big decision that we all have to make as we level up our audio careers: work out of a home studio, or “graduate” to building/renting a commercial space.

And the truth is, there’s no right or wrong answer– both options have their pros and cons, and it really just comes down to what’s right for you. Going to a commercial space could be that boost you’re looking for, OR it could completely destroy your life… so think it through carefully!

Should I run my studio out of my house?? [ THE CAREER BUILDER SHOW ]

Run your studio out of your house, or take the plunge and rent a space?? The truth is that there’s no right or wrong answer here – it’s just about what’s right for YOU. Joey Sturgis explains the pros and cons of each!

Starting to get nervous? Don’t worry homie, we’ve got you covered as always 🙂 Joey has been down both roads, having worked out of both a commercial space and his house for many years– and he breaks down the pros and cons of each in this episode of The Career Builder Show!

Do you get the credit you deserve?? [ The Career Builder Show ]

How to get your name in the credits

Your credits are EVERYTHING in this industry! What you’ve done and who you’ve done it for define who you are, so it’s absolutely essential that you get the credit you deserve– but as some of you have probably found out, that’s not always easy… whether it’s clients with big egos, difficult labels, or a simple miscommunication, it can be an uphill battle to get properly credited for the work you’ve done.

In this episode of The Career Builder Show, Joey Sturgis dishes out some practical advice on how to get the credit you deserve and see your name in the liner notes of an album.

Get the album credits you DESERVE! [ THE CAREER BUILDER SHOW ]

Your credits are EVERYTHING in this industry! What you’ve done and who you’ve done it for define who you are, so it’s absolutely essential that you get the credit you deserve– but as some of you have probably found out, that’s not always easy… Joey Sturgis explains how to make it happen on YOUR next session!

The first thing you’ll need to understand is what you actually did: were you the engineer, the mixer, the producer, all of the above, or some combination of them?

Why does this matter? Because this is one of the most important ways that people will discover you. Think about it: how many times have you heard a slamming mix, said “Holy crap, who did this?!” and instantly looked it up on AllMusic? Every band, label and manager does this just like you do, and you want YOUR name to be the thing they are looking up.

Once you have a handle on that, you’ll need to practice the fine art of negotiation to make sure your name actually ends up in the credits (properly spelled!) Because the unfortunate reality is that nobody really cares about you and your credits, so you have to be your own advocate.

This is a delicate balance: you’ve got to push hard enough to make yourself heard and get what you deserve, but at the same time understand that there are times when it’s better to let it go for the sake of preserving your industry relationships– and as Joey explains, it’s not always easy to know which is the right course of action.

There’s a ton more to be said on this topic, but hopefully this gets the gears turning in your head- and the sooner you start thinking about this stuff, the sooner you’ll see your name in the liner notes!