If you’ve been a Pro Tools user for a while, then you’ll probably know about all the good plugins that come bundled with the DAW. The DigiRack and the AIR bundles alone are fantastic and will give you all the tools you need to craft a superb sounding mix! However, there’s a useful tool that’s missing… A …
Have you got a go to plugin you use on every single mix? I do. It’s the SSL Channel from Waves. In a few words, this plugin is a virtual emulation of the famous SSL 4K console channel strip (both G and E versions), one of the most used desks of all time. Conversely on what …
When mixing, it’s very easy to cross a line after which you’ll literally start harming your mix. You made lots of efforts to craft it the way it is and now you’re just tearing it down, mercilessly…And the worst thing is that you’re not even realizing it! Your Brain Deceives You After some time spent listening …
“Sipping whiskey out the bottle, not thinking ‘bout tomorrow, singing ‘Sweet Home Alabama’ all summer long…” Can you hear that guitar riff in your head? Well, seems it’s summer again in this part of the world, so why don’t we celebrate it with a post dedicated to a hit summer song? This time my choice …
A few days ago I received a new rock song to mix. Downloaded and unpacked everything, fired up Pro Tools and imported all the tracks, as always… That was the moment when I noticed how huge that tracks count was. There were about 70 tracks! It’s a big session to deal with. To my personal …
Having a good pair of headphones will help you in many ways. First, you can hear all those tiny details hidden in your favorite songs, discover new things and enjoy music much more. Second (but not less important), headphones can be an invaluable tool to check your mixes or masters, especially when you don’t have a perfect …