It’s easy to learn from Bashiri Johnson – you just have to make contact.
Fortunately, making an instant connection with this master percussionist is simple: All you have to do is listen to his music. You’ll find him everywhere, recording or performing with royalty the likes of Beyoncé, Donald Fagen, Read more...
I am personally not a fan of making my mixes as loud as they could possibly be just for the sake of being loud. However, there are times where it’s absolutely necessary to...
Read MoreHow does the Boss NS-1X Noise Suppressor Pedal perform in the recording studio, away from the stage and rehearsal space? Let’s find out.
Boss recently released the NS-1X Noise Suppressor pedal, which promises a “next generation noise suppressor and gate, and other electronic instruments.” The new pedal uses “intelligent” Boss Read more...
This week, I analyze the mix, production and arrangement for The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights“.
Mixed by the legendary Serban Ghenea, it has become the most streamed song in the history of Spotify, at nearly 4.5 billion listens so far.
Why has the song “Blinding Lights” and the album After Hours Read more...
Today, we’re diving deep into the heart of one of the most important sounds in music production by exploring the history and use of the iconic 808 bass sound.
I’ve been producing music for over 15 years, and making sample packs for 10 years, immersing myself in the vibrant world Read more...
Today, I am joined by Gregg Lehrman, CEO of the music-making software company Output, to talk about artificial intelligence in the music industry.
Will A.I. compete with musicians? Can we benefit from us? How it will shape the realities of making a living in music in the future?
We discuss Read more...
Wouldn’t it be cool to be able to be able to borrow the complete analog signal chains of your favorite producers and engineers?
And wouldn’t it be even cooler if you never had to give it back?
ControlHub from STL Tones is the closest thing we’ve found to give you Read more...
Today is a rare opportunity for anyone to ask me a question about anything related to audio and get it answered!
I do these Q&A sessions regularly for members of our channel, along with in depth mix feedback sessions, but today I’m doing it for free for everyone.
We’ll take Read more...
Bloom from oeksound represents a totally new class of plugins.
Piggybacking on the technology behind the influential Soothe 2 and Spiff plugins, Bloom radically reshapes your tones in an elegant way, with a minimum of artifacts.
I’ve been listening to what this thing can do and I’ve been impressed…
…So Read more...
It’s common to talk about “talent” when it comes to music. But how much difference does talent really make?
Can you have a talent for mixing? What would that look like, and how would you know if you had that talent… or if you’re totally hopeless?
Spoiler alert: Today I’ll Read more...
Today I analyze the mix and production for Tame Impala’s hit track, “The Less I Know The Better”.
Kevin Parker of Tame Impala has had a huge influence on contemporary indie pop and rock, and just how far sounds can be pushed toward their breaking point while still sounding impressive, Read more...
