Category Archives: Recording Revolution

3 Things I Do Before Every Mix

So all your tracks are recorded and you’re primed to get your mix on! But before you start grabbing faders and throwing plugins around there are a few steps you should take if you want to get the most out of your mix. I know the strong temptation...

Why Gain Matching Is Critical

When it comes to mixing there’s one thing you must know about yourself. You will always prefer louder sounds over quieter ones. If we compare two vocal passes, we’ll pick the one that’s louder. If we compare two plugin settings, we&#...

Pre Fader Metering In Pro Tools [Video]

Did you know the meters in Pro Tools can tell you two different things? In one setting (pre fader) the meters will show you the actual audio signal either coming into Pro Tools or playing off the raw audio. In the other setting (post fader) the meters ...

Take Your Mixes To The Next Level

Today is a huge day as I’m pumped to announce the launch of Dueling Mixes, a brand new mix training site dedicated to taking you to the next level. I’ve partnered up with my good friend (and fellow audio guru) Joe Gilder to create this incr...

The Secret To Mixing Vocals From Chris Lord-Alge

A great mix without a great vocal sound, is no great mix at all. Maybe you think the key to great vocals is a better channel strip plugin or a secret compression technique. Ironically getting killer vocals starts not with gear or technique, but rather...

Slate Digital Virtual Tape Machines Plugin Review [Video]

Looking for that subjectively magical sound that analog tape can bring your in-the-box mixes? Your search is pretty much over. The people over at Slate Digital seem to be solidifying themselves as the kings of modeling and emulating analog circuitry, ...

How To Record Zero Latency Vocals With Reverb

I love how so many audio interfaces these days allow you to monitor with zero latency when recording. With no lag on the signal, it feels and responds like you’re working with an analog console. But I get this question a lot: “Can I monito...

Mixing Without Visual Cues

Mixing in the modern DAW has become way too visual. The fact that we can “see” our audio in the form of sound waves and graphical plugins makes our ears lazy. It becomes far too easy to rely on these visual cues rather than what we’re...

Vocal Delays, Channel Strips, and The Loudness Wars [Video]

Today I’m answering a handful of random recording and mixing questions covering a wide variety of topics. One of my TRR readers, Luis Garcia, who teaches recording in Peru sent in a list of questions from his students and I thought everyone might...

The 2 Power Tools For Mixing

If you want to turn out great mixes, there are only two tools that you really need to get it done: an EQ and a compressor. These plugins are what I call the power tools of mixing. Sure there are a lot of other fun effects and tools to use like reverb,...