Archive for category: Weekly Tip

Weekly Tip #30: Make Em Count

Hey I ain’t no Tackleberry.

But I’ve done my time in the army.

And you know what – ideas are like bullets in many ways.

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Weekly Tip #29: Avoid Normalizing

When working in Photoshop… Do you resize the picture every now and then, just because you can? Read more

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Weekly Tip #28: Utilize Subgroups

I always recommend keeping things simple.

Using subgroups in a mix can be a big help there. Read more

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Weekly Tip #27: Take a Break

What is your concentration span? Everyone has a limit.

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Weekly Tip #26: Arranging Is Mixing

Do you want your mixdowns to sound nice and loud? Read more

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Weekly Tip #25: Recycle Old Projects

I often find myself coming back to old unfinished (and even finished) things and extracting bits and pieces for something new I’m working on. Read more

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Weekly Tip #24: Tune Up Your Room

A lot of people are willing to spend good money on monitoring but forget to work on the acoustics of their room. Read more

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Weekly Tip #23: Headphone Magic

Mixing on headphones is a mixed bag (lol)… Read more

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Weekly Tip #22: Isolate Speakers From Desk

If your monitor speakers are standing directly on the table, it’s time to sort this out. Read more

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Weekly Tip #21: Cut Narrow, Boost Wide

This basic rule helps you to retain the natural characteristics of the sound when EQ:ing. Read more

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