Platinum Metal Engineer Reacts to Hearing Joy Division for the First Time
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Learn Production Skills with Warren
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAWISwt9YyEVideo can't be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Limusic Tour - Beautiful Recording Studio in the South Of France - Warren Huart: Produce Like A Pro (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAWISwt9YyE) Last year we flew to Limoux in the South Of France to Teach…
Audient ORIA – Making Immersive Mixing Easy
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Paul Simon’s Genius
Paul Simon is one of the greatest American song writers of all time. During a recording career that spans an epic 66 years so far, and that has yielded five Simon & Garfunkel studio albums and fifteen solo albums, Simon…
NAMM Day 4 – Audio Genius Paul Wolff – AI with Flosstradamus and more!
So like all good things NAMM finally came to an end on Sunday 28th, my Birthday! Did I save the best to last? Maybe, maybe not? There was so much amazing gear and frankly, more importantly so many amazing people!…
NAMM 2024 Day 3
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NAMM 2024 Day One
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zTqPttKHeoVideo can't be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: NAMM Day 1 - Warren Huart: Produce Like A Pro (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zTqPttKHeo) NAMM is back in the Winter, in Sunny California where the world loves to fly to get away from the cold…
‘Shout’ Tears For Fears – Neumann MT – 48 Review
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Going Back To Where It All Started: Andertons Music Company Tour
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January 19th, 2024 FAQ Friday
In todays FAQ Friday, Warren is asked three questions; What Is The Best Instrument To Play For Music Production? How Do I Stay Creative? and What Makes A Good Assistant? What Is The Best Instrument?: Warren confesses although he’s…
10 Mixing Tips I Wish I’d Known When I First Started
This is such a massively popular topic on YouTube! - Top 10 Mixing Tips I Wish I’d Known When I Started With the proliferation of videos using a variation on this topic I really wanted to make sure I dug…
Compression Basics With Sara Carter
In today’s video Sara Carter takes us through Compression basics. youtube Compression is a signal processing technique used to control the dynamic range of a sound source. Compression helps to balance the dynamic range from the quietest to loudest moments,…
Mixing Vocals with Joe Carrell
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Joe Carrell – Country Rock Mixing Course
We have a Special Course for you here! It’s at the extremely low price of $27 for an over Three and a half hour Mixing course with full multi tracks! The artist, Kayley Bishop is a world class Nashville Country Rock Singer,…
Mixing for Video Games, Film and TV with Jason LaRocca
In today's video it's my pleasure to talk to our good friend and LA native, Jason LaRocca, is a rising star in the Film, TV and Video Gaming Mixing World. This year alone he is nominated for 2 Grammy's in…
Mixing Bass Guitar With Slate Plug Ins
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Mixing Hip Hop Kicks with Ariel Chobaz
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7H7tY-A3yAVideo can't be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Mixing Hip Hop Kick - Warren Huart: Produce Like A Pro (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7H7tY-A3yA) In today’s video we have Mixing Hip Hop Kicks with the marvellous Ariel Chobaz! Ariel Chobaz has mixed and recorded…
Do You Need A Subwoofer?
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Do We Need To Use NS10’s Anymore?
We just released a FAQ Friday video with the subject 'Why Do Mixers Use Yamaha NS10'?'. In recent years we've been asked this question so many times! It's a good one! Coming up as a young musician in the late…
Mix Breakdown – James Dupré ‘Another Love Song’ with Joe Carrell – Mix/ReMix Contest
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Win Studio Gear In Our Mix/Remix Contest With Joe Carrell – James Dupre – “Another Love Song”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nR_l1Gjlj2UVideo can't be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Mix/Remix Contest! Country Americana with Joe Carrell and James Dupre (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nR_l1Gjlj2U) Happy New Year! We have another amazing Rate My Mix Competition! As usual we are doing two competitions simultaneously, a Mix…
Talking with Hard Rock and Metal Producer Dennis Ward
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Our BIGGEST Holiday Sale yet… is ON! Get Steep discounts on ALL products
Hi everyone, I hope you're doing marvellously well! I want to make sure you have ALL the information, knowledge and inspiration you need to make 2024 your BEST year in music! That's why I've decided to launch our BIGGEST Holiday…
Interviewing Steve Porcaro, one of the greatest musicians, songwriters and film composers of our time!
Hey everyone, today, I have the great honour to interview one of my musical heroes, Mr. Steve Porcaro! If you haven't heared of Steve this far, you might be shocked at how many of your favourite records he's had a…
The PLAP CUSTOM Holiday Special: Handpick Deals tailored to YOUR needs! (+ an early goodie ;-))
Hey everyone, the holidays are approaching and I want to give you something that would really make your day! What would that be for YOU? This year, you get to Choose YOUR Ideal PLAP Holiday Special! (Facebook Poll) If you’re…
The FUTURE of Surround Reverbs? LiquidSonics Cinematic Rooms
Today, I have the pleasure of introducing you to a ‘golden nugget’ I’ve recently discovered, a plugin that has allowed me to greatly enhance my mixes and productions. Cinematic Rooms by LiquidSonics RELATED: Best Surround Reverbs for Dolby Atmos Mixing…
The Abbey Road Story – A History Of Recording Innovation
Abbey Road is the world’s oldest and most famous recording studio. In the ten decades in which it has operated, it has built up an unparalleled track record of technical innovation and music-changing recordings. Abbey Road is obviously most famous…
Yes: One Of Prog Rock’s Most Important Bands | Artists Who Changed Music
Yes ranks alongside King Crimson, Genesis and Pink Floyd as among the most famous, influential and innovative prog rock bands of all time. Yes’s reputation as one of the principal originators of prog rock is largely founded on six classic…
Songs That Changed Music: Mr Blue Sky – Electric Light Orchestra
Written by Paul Tingen Mr. Blue Sky is inarguably one of the most instantly recognizable songs of all time. It is also the most upbeat song ever released. A cognitive neuroscientist has delivered a scientific foundation for Mr. Blue Sky…
How to Use Youlean Loudness Meter (Tutorial)
One of the ways mixers and mastering engineers optimize their levels is by referencing detailed loudness meters. Whether you’re mixing for film, TV, or digital streaming services, there are different standards you can aim for to make sure your mix…
Second Chances in the Folk-Rock Movement: Simon and Garfunkel’s “Sound of Silence”
By the start of 1965, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel had already broken up twice. Their debut album Wednesday Morning 3 A.M. was a commercial failure. Simon had headed off to England to join their folk music scene, while Garfunkel…
Alesis 3630 Review
The Alesis 3630 compressor is a polarizing piece of equipment. On one hand, it has achieved almost mythic status for its use in the house scene, popularized by groups like Daft Punk. And on the other, it’s just a beginner’s…
Gullfoss EQ Plugin Review | Smart Software at Its Best
The Gullfoss EQ plugin by Soundtheory promises to be a better-maker. The adaptive EQ, which does not rely on AI but rather a new form of technology altogether, serves to balance your mixes in the most pleasing way possible. If…
Top 6 Plugins for Mixing Metal in 2022
Jordan Valeriote is a Canadian producer/mixer/engineer and the founder of Hardcore Music Studio. He has worked with bands like Silverstein, Neck Deep, Forevermore, Intervals, Counterparts, Nick Johnston, Auras, and many more. Today, he is here to share with us his…
Working Class Metal: How Bon Jovi Changed the Hair-Metal Game with “Livin’ On a Prayer”
In the 1980s, harder rocking songs were dominating the airwaves and the newly premiered MTV. With their heavy drums, metallic guitar solos, and in-your-face riffs, these songs shared common themes of partying and girls. The glam-rock scene coming out of…
Black Hole Sun: How Chris Cornell and Michael Beinhorn Let Go of the Past to Find Soundgarden’s Future
What happens when lead singer Chris Cornell removes his self-imposed limitations on songwriting and embraces his own inspirations and desires? The world gets caught in the inescapable pull of 1994’s Black Hole Sun. The song is Soundgarden's greatest commercial success,…
Tubular Bells by Mike Oldfield – Celebrating 50 Years Of Innovation
Tubular Bells is one of the most recognizable, innovative and influential albums that has ever been released. With almost 20 million copies sold it was a huge commercial success, and it has captivated and fascinated audiences the world over. The…
Peter Gabriel: Artists Who Changed Music
Peter Gabriel is a living legend who barely needs an introduction. He became well-known as the lead singer of Genesis, and after that went on to have a successful solo career, gaining fame for using new music technology in innovative…
The Trooper – Iron Maiden: Songs That Changed Music
The early eighties saw the rise of Iron Maiden. One of the most successful groups to emerge from the new wave of British heavy metal, by the beginning of 1983 Maiden had already released three classic albums: Iron Maiden, Killers,…
Akai Professional MPC One Review
Akai Professional’s long-running MPC series is one of the most recognized sampling workstations ever made. Originally named MIDI Production Center (now Music Production Center), Akai introduced the first model, the MPC60, in 1988. Roger Linn, who developed the popular LM-1…
Oeksound Soothe 2 Plugin Review
Oeksound Soothe is touted by the Finnish plugin developer as a ‘dynamic resonance suppressor.’ It’s designed to tame the harshness we sometimes associate with digital recordings, or even just poorly recorded material. Though it wasn’t the first plugin to try…
“Don’t Stop”: Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours and the Platinum Power of Resilience in the Midst of Heartbreak
In early 1976, the members of Fleetwood Mac were facing some of the most trying moments of their personal lives. And they had a decision to make. Christine McVie later explained: “We had two alternatives – go our own ways…
One of Nasville’s greatest – Bil Vorndick: Artists Who Changed Music
Bil VornDick was one of the great unsung heroes of American music. He never obtained the name-recognition of some of the more high-profile American engineers and producers from New York and Los Angeles, but he was famous and treasured in…
Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of the Worlds: Albums That Changed Music
Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds is one of the most successful and celebrated concept albums of all time. Released in 1978, the album is a masterpiece, that enjoyed instant commercial success. The album has gone…
Small Room Acoustic Treatment
Small Room Acoustics and appropriate treatment: It has been said that ‘You’ll never get a home studio room to the point where you can do professional mixes like they do in the big studios’. This is false. Today a great…
Arturia MicroFreak Review | Hybrid Synthesizer
The Arturia MicroFreak Hybrid Synthesizer is an exceptional piece of gear, whether you’re looking for your first affordable hardware synth, or you just want to add some unique sounds to your collection. It blends wavetable and digital oscillators with analogue…
Vital Synth Review: The Best Free Synth VST in 2022?
Freeware developer Matt Tytel, known for the lauded open-source synthesizer Helm, has a new project out. Vital Synth is a highly anticipated spectral warping wavetable synthesizer, and you can get it for free. Vital Synth Has a Free Edition New…
MXL 990 Review | Best Budget Condenser?
MXL produces a range of cost-effective microphones. The MXL 990 is one of their most innovative creations, pairing high-quality sound with an unbeatable price. About MXL MXL Microphones is the pro audio sector of Marshall Electronics (not to be confused…
Arturia MiniLab Mk2 Review
The Arturia MiniLab MK2 is a portable USB MIDI controller for end-to-end music creation. While its predecessor emphasized a huge bundle of included software, Mk2 pares that down and instead focuses on the quality of the hardware. Arturia MiniLab Mk2…
Sonnox Oxford Limiter Review
The Oxford Limiter often pops up in conversations regarding the best limiting plugins. It has a few unique features that set it apart from others, but it’s the promised “night and day” difference that intrigues most users. With seemingly endless…