If you didn’t know this MixCoach.com is only part of what we do here at MixCoach. We’ve got an incredible member site called MixCoach Member. Each month we offer a different session to mix, as well as mix walkthroughs, mixing tutorials, and interviews, that are all about that month’s session. Check out Kevin’s introduction video [...]
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As Part 1 and Part 2 have talked about, this is something engineers, producers, and almost any professional artist deals with. There are many things to distract us from our creative side. I’ve been sharing some of the best ways to counteract “creativity killers” and keep you motivated creatively. Schedule hang time with a friend [...]
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This is the second set of tips to help you stay creative and passionate in spite of the many things that can distract you from why you started engineering in the first place. To check out part 1 of this series, click HERE. So as we’ve said in part 1, remaining creative and happy as [...]
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Ever had one of those days where you spent an inordinate amount of time on a relatively small task? It might have been because of poor time management. Or because your mind kept jumping from one element of the task to another, causing you to run in mental circles. As engineers, producers, and creators, we’ve [...]
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As an engineer/producer life is full of deadlines, scheduling, mix revisions, invoices, and details. These are all incredibly important things but getting “tied up” in them can lead to losing sight of why we started engineering in the first place. I’ve had many conversations about this topic with other professional engineers. So I thought I [...]
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Kevin and I are headed to L.A. for NAMM later this month! While there we’ll be checking out all the gear and meeting up with some seriously cool people. We’ll definitely be getting some cool video, podcasts, and blog posts to share with the world. We’re also planning to meet up with any of our [...]
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“Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.” – T.S. Elliot —————————————————————————- This is one of my favorite quotes. It’s full of ambition and life application. I apply it mostly to my running, but it has implications for most other aspects of life: business, pastimes, and [...]
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In this episode, Kevin and Jon talk over lunch about how much is “too much” eq/compression/etc when it comes to mixing. Question: Have you had similar experiences with mixing? Let us know in the comments below! Jon WrightAs a graduate of MTSU with a degree in Audio Engineering and Technology Jon has been working as [...]
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Sometimes you need to replace a kick, or other drum sound. This video shows you how to do it with the free Demo Version of Massey DRT, and your favorite midi, virtual instrument software. Check it out! Jon WrightAs a graduate of MTSU with a degree in Audio Engineering and Technology Jon has been working [...]
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In this episode, Kevin and Jon talk about one easy way to make your tube microphones sound better than ever! Question: What experiences do you have with tube microphones? Let us know in the comments below! Jon WrightAs a graduate of MTSU with a degree in Audio Engineering and Technology Jon has been working as [...]
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Critical Next Steps for you as a mixer
What to work on when you're not mixing
Basic gear that you need as a mixer
