The Seven Deadly Sins of Home Studio Mixing

[Editor’s Note: This article was written by Award-Winning Producer Gary Gray.] I’m very fortunate in counting among my personal mentors some of the greatest legends in the music industry; Phil Collins, Quincy Jones, and Phil Ramone. Without their help and guidance, I would not be where I am today.  I was very lucky to also […]

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Producing & Mixing as an Artist: How to Get Started (Part 2)

[Editor’s Note: This article was written by Sirma Munyar, and is the second in a three-part series. Be sure to check out part one and stay tuned for part three!] In the first part of the series, I offered some pointers about how you can get started with your demo-making process in the comfort of […]

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Producing & Mixing as an Artist: Getting Started (Part 1)

Sirma Munyar drops installment one of a three part series aimed at getting comfortable in the mixer/producer chair!

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3 Vocal Mixing Mistakes (That DIY Artists Make)

Mixing is crucial to getting a professional vocal sound, but it’s easy to mess up. When you first start mixing, vocals are one of the hardest things to get right. In this article, Rob Mayzes shows us three of the most common vocal mixing mistakes.

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Producer Spotlight: Dom Morley on the #MusicMadeMe Podcast

We’re back with a socially distant episode of the #MusicMadeMe Podcast, and this week we’re spotlighting GRAMMY Award-winning producer, mixer and engineer Dom Morley. Dom has experience working with Mark Ronson, Amy Winehouse, Adele and tons of other musical heavyweights. In this conversation, TuneCore’s UK Country Manager Nathan Phillips chats with Dom about his engineering […]

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The Difference Between Mixing In Mono Vs. Stereo [Part 2]

In a two-part series, resident mixing and production guru Gary Gray dives into the finer points of mixing in stereo vs mono.

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The Difference Between Mixing In Mono Vs. Stereo [Part 1]

In a two-part series, resident mixing and production guru Gary Gray dives into the finer points of mixing in stereo vs mono.

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“Fundamental Frequencies”: What They Have to Do With Recording a Great Track

When choosing instruments and how you’ll play them, keep in mind
their “fundamental frequencies” — the frequencies they most often emit.
If you’ve got drums, bass, piano, and guitar, you can’t have all of
them playing in the lower register. Things will get muddy. The track
will be too bassy. You need variety in the frequencies.

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How To Make Your Mixes Sound Great in Every System [Part 2]

Looking for industry standard mixes that sound great in every sound system? Don’t get caught up in the myths and lessons of what gear you’re using or special formula you’re following.

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How To Make Your Mixes Sound Great In Every System [Part 1]

Looking for industry standard mixes that sound great in every sound system? Don’t get caught up in the myths and lessons of what gear you’re using or special formula you’re following.

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