The Rapid Rise of Electronic Music in the Wake of Punk’s Implosion: Gary Numan’s “Cars”
The Rapid Rise of Electronic Music in the Wake of Punk’s Implosion: Gary Numan’s “Cars” Written by Caitlin Vaughn Carlos In the 1980s, the futuristic sounds of synthesizers and electronic instruments were everywhere, but only a few years…
These Speakers Are Like Racecars – Wayne Jones Reds w/Sonarworks
Today we're finally looking at these incredibly power (and red) speakers that have been in my studio for a while now - Jones Scanlon Reds! Eric said these speakers look like "race cars" and I agree! But they not only…
Reamping: Everything You Need To Know
Today we are with Matt McQueen from Capsule to Clone YouTube Channel, where he is sharing with us the importance of Re-Amping and how to do it! Re-Amping is an incredibly valuable technique that goes beyond being able to capture…
Mixing A Queen Cover: Don’t Stop Me Now with FREE Multitracks
Today we are going through the process of mixing Queen's 'Another One Bites The Dust'! Joining us for this track is the incredible Natalia Posnova, Marc Martel, Tony Franklin, Pete Riley, and Six String Alliance's Jamie Humphries. Also included with…
Can virtual instruments replace us musicians? Steve Maggiora checks out EastWest Hollywood Opus Edition
Today we are taking a look at EastWest's incredible Hollywood Orchestral Opus Edition! It's incredibly powerful. You can buy EastWest Sounds's Virtual Instruments via Plugin Central. We love them! Steve Maggiora came down to Spitfire to show us just how…
Songs That Changed Music: Smoke On The Water
The Amazingly True Story of the Day Deep Purple Saw “Smoke on the Water” Written by Caitlin Vaughn Carlos With its dark, medieval-sounding chord progression, and perhaps one of the most famous song creation stories in rock history,…
These Preamps From Tierra Audio Can Flavour Your Mic
Today we are looking at Tierra Audio's Flavours Preamps! We will be testing these preamps using the song 'Say It Again' by our good friend Steve Maggiora, and you can download the multitracks for FREE! Tierra generously gave us all…
Building Your Own Vocal Booth For $500
Today we have our good friend, STATiC, with us sharing how he built his vocal booth! One of the reasons why he built his vocal booth is because it helps with limiting the reflection in the room, and having an…
Building A Studio: Secrets Of Acoustic Treatment
Today, we have another video showing how we are changing a small kids bedroom into a control room with the help from our friends at Sweetwater! In this video we are showing you how we added our Acoustic Treatments to…
From Struggling Guitarist to Recording Bob Dylan: Steve Genewick
Grammy nominated recording engineer Steve Genewick has thirty years of experience, both as a studio and live recording and mix engineer. He has had the pleasure of working at legendary recording studios around the world such as Capitol Studios, United…
Grammy-Nominated Writer, Producer & Artist: Louise Goffin
Louise was born in Brooklyn and, with her father and her mom, Carole King, migrated west to be raised in LA’s Laurel Canyon during an exciting time in music history. As a child, she was immersed in the halcyon days…
Artists That Changed Music: Wes Montgomery
Wes Montgomery is regarded one of the three founding fathers of the jazz guitar, the other two being Charlie Christian and Django Reinhardt. Montgomery changed the world of music with his hitchhiker’s thumb, impossible guitar techniques, and sumptuous musical talent.…
Premium Monitoring At Half The Price? Austrian Audio Hi-X15 & Hi-X25BT
Today we are looking at affordable headphone options from Austrian Audio, their Hi-X15 & Hi-X25BT headphones. Austrian generously gave us one pair of the Hi-X15 & one pair of the Hi-X25BT headphones to giveaway to you! Enter to win below:…
What Do I Need To Create In Atmos?
Today we are looking at Dolby Atmos and answering the question "What Do I Need To Create In Atmos?" Download the What Do I Need To Create In Atmos? Cheatsheet here! Dolby Atmos is a surround sound technology developed by…
Universal Audio’s LUNA vs $1,000,000 Gear
Today we are at Sunset Sound Studios in my one of my FAVOURITE rooms to record in, and we are doing the ultimate test! We will be comparing the Sunset Sound Console to the Universal Audio LUNA DAW. Download the…
Touring the Dolby Atmos Room at PMC Studios
Today, we are at PMC Studios checking out their incredible Dolby Atmos Room! Check out my interview with PCM Studios, Maurice Patist below! Warren Hi Maurice! We are at PMC Studios in LA right now -- how long have you had it?…
“Good Times” and the Innovative Sounds of Dance Music in the Era of “Disco Sucks”
Disco may have been the hottest sound of the late seventies, but in the summer of 1979, it was facing a powerful backlash. In the midst of this tension, one of the genre’s most innovative groups, CHIC, released “Good Times” …
The Zen GO: Does This Have It All?
Today we are taking another look at Antelope Audio's ZEN GO! We will be recording a song and doing a mix breakdown with it -- we are also giving you the mutitracks for FREE so you can follow along and…
Live Recording Pioneer: David Hewitt Interview (The Rolling Stones, Aretha Franklin, Pink Floyd)
Recording engineer David Hewitt pioneered the art of remote recording. Over the past 40+ years, he has recorded live broadcasts, records, and audio for film and video, earning him multiple TEC Awards, Grammys, Emmys and Cinema Audio Society awards in…
Building A Studio – My New Home Studio Pt. 1
Today, we are changing a small kids bedroom into a control room! I am hoping that this video is a great step-by-step guide on how to build an amazing studio in your house. My old engineer, Mike Arango, who went…
Want A Studio Makeover? Impress Us (Over $55,000 In Prizes)
We are back with another Mix AND Remix Competition, and this time we have OVER $55,000 IN PRIZES! For this competition you download the multitracks then choose whether or not you want to create a REMIX of the song, or…
Mixing A Queen Cover: Another One Bites The Dust with FREE Multitracks
Today we are going through the process of mixing Queen's 'Another One Bites The Dust'! Joining us for this track is the incredible Marc Martel, Tony Franklin, Pete Riley, and Six String Alliance's Jamie Humphries. Also included with today's video…
Classic Rock and Disco Grooves: “Another One Bites the Dust”
From its inception in the early seventies, Queen was known for its ability to transform itself and bring together diverse and eclectic soundworlds. From glam rock to soul, rhythm and blues to opera - nothing seemed off limits. In 1980,…
Dirty Up Your Mix! Waves Retro Fi Plugin
Today we are looking at the BRAND NEW plugin by Waves, the Retro Fi! Spark real life in your tracks: Retro Fi is the ultimate lofi FX chain, with everything you need to produce authentic lofi textures, warm analog sounds,…
1 Step To Louder & Cleaner Mixes with Marc Daniel Nelson
In this episode of MakeMineMusic, Marc Daniel Nelson shows you a secret one step trick to making mixes louder yet more dynamic. While using a two part cocktail follow along as Marc brings back the punch and dynamics of this…
Game-Changing Podcast & Streaming Mic? Earthworks Audio ETHOS
Today we are looking at Earthworks Audio new Condenser Mic, ETHOS! Earthworks has generously given us one of these microphones to GIVEAWAY to you, so enter for a chance to win below! a Rafflecopter giveaway Visually and sonically precise, the…
“Sweet Dreams,” Endless Hooks and the Creative Power of Home Recording
In 1983, a new, almost entirely electronic sound, dominated the charts as Annie Lennox and David Steward’s Eurythmics broke into mainstream success with their experimental, and now iconic, hit track “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of These).” With a never-ending hook,…
Ultimate Drum Gate? Poltergate by Denise Audio
Today we are looking at Denise Audio's BRAND NEW Plugin, the Poltergate! Denise also generously gave us THREE of these to giveaway to you, so enter for your chance to win below! a Rafflecopter giveaway Poltergate fuses the powers of…
Mix Bus Tips and Plugins with Sara Carter
Today we have the wonderful Sara Carter joining us to share her Most-Used Mix Bus Plugins! Sara is an audio engineer and audiophile totalling 18 years experience recording and mixing music. She believes that all independent bands and artists should…
How Do You Know When A Mix Is Good Enough? FAQ Friday
Today we have an amazing FAQ Friday video for you! Our featured question is: "When you're mixing at home, how do you know when to say "That's Good Enough" and move on? Countless times I down the rabbit hole on…
How Procol Harum’s “A Whiter Shade of Pale” Turned Baroque Pop into a Psychedelic Masterpiece.
In 1967, Procol Harum was still in the process of putting together it’s original line-up when it got the chance to record its first single, “A Whiter Shade of Pale.” Two weeks later, they had the number 1 hit in…
The Most Versatile Mic Pre You’ll Ever Need? 5025 Dual Shelford + FREE Multitracks
Rupert Neve Designs is proud to announce the 5025 Dual Shelford Mic Pre, a limited edition 2-channel microphone preamplifier based on their best-selling Shelford Channel. Production will be limited to just 300 units. “The Shelford Channel is the definitive evolution…
MIXING TRICK For A HUGE Kick Sound From Manny Nieto with FREE Cheatsheet
Today, producer Manny Nieto is joining us to share one of his most unique mixing tricks with us! Download the Cheatsheet here! Get The Art Of Capturing A Live Performance with Manny Nieto course here! The trick uses analog techniques…
Brand New Waves SSL EV2 & FREE Multitracks
Today, we are reviewing a brand new plugin by Waves, the SSL EV2. I know SSL's quite well; I mix on a 4000 and have made many records on this consul and many others around the USA and the UK…
The Art Of Capturing A Live Performance with Manny Nieto
Today we have a BRAND NEW course for you - The Art Of Capturing A Live Performance with Manny Nieto! We’ve all seen and admired the legendary studios, where our favourite engineers produced the classic records which have shaped our…
Ultravox LIVE Stream: Your Vocal Sound In Seconds
Today we are going LIVE to talk about Leapwing Audio's Ultravox Vocal Processor! An intuitive and great-sounding vocal processor for recording, production, and mixing that incorporates 4 highly optimized algorithms: Compression, Gate, Harmonics and Air. Get the Leapwing Audio Ultravox…
Non-Conformist Grooves: “Another Brick in the Wall, Part 2”
Pink Floyd began their career as an experimental, psychedelic rock group of the late sixties, but by the seventies the band had shifted directions to progressive, conceptual art rock under the newly assumed leadership of Roger Waters. In 1979, Waters…
A New Era In EQ: Eventide SplitEq Plugin
Today, we are looking at Eventide's SplitEQ Plugin! Enter to win 1 of 3 Copies of SplitEQ here: a Rafflecopter giveaway SplitEQ™ is a groundbreaking EQ that offers a fundamentally new approach to corrective and creative audio equalization. It excels…
JZ Microphone’s V12 Is Here! with FREE Multitracks
AKG's C12 is considered one of the best tube condenser microphones ever made. When it comes to vocals, no other mic can offer that level of silkiness, fullness and clarity. As a Produce Like A Pro EXCLUSIVE, use code WARREN…
Studio Sound On Your Headphones? New DearVR Mix Plugin
Today, we are looking at DearVR's new MIX Plugin! Enter to win 1 of 3 DearVR Mix Plugin + 280 Pro Headphone Bundles: a Rafflecopter giveaway Place yourself in the sweet spot of your ultimate mixing environment. DearVR MIX turns…
12th Century Monasteries? Acustica SILVER Reverb
Silver is a suite of Acqua plug-ins consisting of three FREE players available in the following formats: VST, VST3, AAX, and AU and dedicated to emulating reverbs of physical spaces and sampled equipment. Enter to win 1 of 3 copies…
BILLIE HOLIDAY: THE FIRST FULLY MODERN SINGER
How she changed the way singers perform and communicate. Billie Holiday is widely regarded as the greatest jazz singer of all time, and had a huge impact on singers in popular music in general, and jazz in particular. Holiday’s career…
Nashville Studio Tour with Platinum-Selling Justin Cortelyou
Today, we are so excited to join the wonderful Producer, Mixer, and Engineer, Justin Cortelyou, for a studio tour! Justin is a Grammy-award nominated, multi-platinum mixing engineer/producer. Justin started his career working with Chuck Ainlay at Soundstage Studios in Nashville…
Grammy-Winning Musician & Producer: Jeff Lorber (with FREE Multitracks)
Known for his smooth style of weaving together elements of funk, R&B, rock, and electric jazz, Grammy Award-winning keyboardist, composer, and producer Jeff Lorber helped pioneer the post-fusion sound of contemporary jazz. He crossed over to the mainstream charts with…
Screaming Vocals Mastery with Britta Görtz
Take Your Vocal Distortion To The Next Level! In Rock and Metal, there is hardly anything more powerful, abrasive and expressive than screaming vocals. Unfortunately, screaming isn’t as straightforward as it seems. Get the Screaming Vocals Mastery with Britta Görtz…
The Riveting Singularity of John Martyn’s Solid Air
By the early seventies, John Martyn had already begun to showcase his remarkable fusion of electronic and acoustic instrumentation, alongside captivating folk-rock songwriting. But it was his 1973 album Solid Air, which truly showcased the singular sound he had created,…
Mixer, Producer, & Sound Scientist: Eva Reistad Interview
Eva Reistad is an audiophile and sound scientist known for getting amazing guitar tones, wrangling in the largest of mixes and sessions, and being able to patch together most recording studios. Located in the entertainment hub of Los Angeles, she…
Kali Audio’s LP-6 2nd Wave Is Here! Review & Giveaway
Kali Audio has announced the 2nd Wave of their best-selling LP-Series studio monitors. The lineup consists of the LP-6: a 6.5-Inch 2-way monitor available in both black and white, and the LP-8, an 8-Inch 2-way monitor. Kali Audio has generously…
4 Powerful Reaper Features with Adam Steel
Today we have our good friend, Adam Steel from Hop Pole Studios with us, sharing 4 Powerful Reaper Features! Adam is known for the amazing work he is able to produce using Reaper, which as you may know, is one…
Sister Rosetta Tharpe: “The Godmother of Rock ‘n Roll”
Little Richard credits his own discovery to Sister Rosetta Tharpe, when in a 1945 show in Macon Georgia, she invited him up onstage. He called it “the best thing that ever happened to me.” For two decades before rock ‘n…