HOW TO MIX DRUMS – ADVICE FROM A MIXING ENGINEER
Behind the vocal, the drums are usually the most important part of any song. So for a mixing engineer, getting them right is a must! After all, this is where most of a tracks rhythm and energy lives, so poorly mixed drums can leave the rest of the song feeling...
MIXING VOCALS: GREAT VOCAL FROM A BAD RECORDING
One of the most important factors in mixing vocals is the quality of the original recording. Unfortunately, a quality recording is not something the mixing engineer is always blessed with. Mixing vocals is arguably the most important part of the mixing process. The...
BEING A MIXING ENGINEER DURING COVID – AN INTERVIEW
THE IMPACTS OF COVID-19 ON AUSTRALIA'S RECORDING INDUSTRY Being a mixing engineer has it's challenges at the best of time. But as the pandemic continues into a second year, disruptions and changes to the way we work and interact with others have impacted every...
WHAT ARE THE BEST PLUGINS FOR MIXING
While there is no magic plugin that does it all, seeing what plugins another mixing engineer uses can be great for picking up new ideas, understanding production trends or just adding to your mixing toolbox.There is always a lot of debate around what plugins people...
MIXING TUTORIAL: HOW TO MIX AN INDIE POP SONG
Mixing engineer James Millar goes into detail about how he went about mixing Dan Keyes latest single, Don't Hear Me.A lot of the time, the main job of a mixing engineer is to make sure that every element of the song can be heard and has the impact intended by the...
HOW TO MIX BASS LIKE A PRO
If you are struggling to mix bass without compromising the rest of your mix, take it from a mixing engineer, there are a plenty of tips and tricks you can try. When I first started out as a mixing engineer, bass was something I always struggled with. Much like Meghan...
IMPROVE YOUR WORKFLOW – HOW TO SET UP YOUR MIX TEMPLATE
For a mixing engineer, being able to work creatively but also quickly is very important. So organising your session and files early helps ensure that when it does get to the creative stuff, there’s nothing slowing you down. Organising and cleaning up a session before...
GREAT MIXING PLUGINS – UNDERSTAND WHAT THEY’RE ACTUALLY DOING
How understanding your gear can help you make better choices when mixing and even make you a better mixing engineer. When it comes to mixing, analogue gear (and plugin emulations) are great for adding a certain vibe or sound to your mix. Given a lot of the charm of...
HOW TO RECORD A PROFESSIONAL SOUNDING PODCAST
MIXING ENGINEER JAMES MILLAR GIVES HIS TOP TIPS FOR RECORDING A SLICK AND PROFESSIONAL PODCAST SERIES. In between mixing music projects, I also dabble in the world of podcast recording, editing and production. With more than 700,000 active series currently streaming...
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