May 27, 2021

What Order Should You Mix Music (Instruments or Vocals First)

Do you mix the instrumental first and then vocals or vocals first?With almost everything in the music production world, there is no one or


May 26, 2021

How To Know When A Song Is Finished (Downloadable Checklist)

As Leonardo da Vinci once said, "Art is never finished, only abandoned," and I couldn't agree more.  As both a novelist and a music


May 18, 2021

Which Compressor Should You Choose For Your Mix (And When)

There are so many different compressor plugins out there. How do you know which one to pick?Which compressor do you use, and when?Keep reading,


May 12, 2021

What Is A Good Buffer Size For Recording? [Buffer Size Explained]

If you've been experiencing delays when recording, it may be that you need to adjust your buffer size.  A good buffer size for recording


May 11, 2021

Can I Learn Music Production On My Own? [Fastest Way To Learn]

Enter your text here... You can absolutely learn music production on your own. In fact, there has never been a better time than now


May 6, 2021

How To Make Synthwave and 80s Drum Patterns [Fast]

Synthwave or New Retro Wave music (also known as Outrun) is becoming increasingly popular.  The synthwave genre draws heavily on nostalgia and the the


January 1, 2021

How To Make Dreamy Synthwave Chord Progressions (Fast!)

If you love you some of those dreamy Synthwave chords that transport you to a different time or world, then you're in the right


November 2, 2020

What Volume Should I Mix At? (How Loud Should You Mix)

When you're mixing your track, the volume which you monitor your mix at is very important.  Too loud or too quite, and you can


August 19, 2020

How To Make Your Mix Louder Without Clipping Or Distorting

Have you ever completed a mix only to compare it to your favorite songs and find that it just sounds way too quiet? You


August 14, 2020

How Loud Should My Mix And Master Be?

Ever been working on a mix or mastering a song only to stop and wonder..."Hey, how loud am I supposed to be making this,


July 21, 2020

How To Create A Synthwave Bass In Less Than A Minute

When you think of a classic Synthwave bass sound, what you’re probably thinking of is the fat and plucky sound of the Korg Polysix. This


June 1, 2020

Which Type Of Compressor Should You Use For Vocals?

There are so many different types of compressors out there, it can be a challenge choosing the right one. Which type of compressor should


May 28, 2020

Muddy Bass: How To Fix A Muddy Bass Sound

Ever wondered why your mixes are muddy sounding? A very common complaint from those new to mixing is, “my mix sounds muddy.” I struggled with