https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMbCoqSg18MVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: SSL 4000 is BACK!!! – The SSL Revival 4000 First LOOK! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMbCoqSg18M) For decades, the SSL 4000 has been one of the most iconic mixing consoles in recording history. From Peter Gabriel’s…
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Mixing a Jazz Quartet with Jake Holt
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ng5R2fTQpoQVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Mixing Jazz with Jake Holt – Free MULTITRACKS (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ng5R2fTQpoQ) When it comes to mixing jazz, restraint is often the key. The genre thrives on interplay, dynamics, and natural room tone, so the…
Mixing Guitar Five Different Ways: Creative Approaches from the Studio
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyWR-rZD3EIVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Mixing Guitar 5 Different Ways (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyWR-rZD3EI) Mixing electric guitar can be one of the most rewarding, and most challenging, parts of a record. The guitar often carries the energy and emotion of…
Mixing the Bass: Five Approaches
In this session, you hear a lot of experimenting—EQ moves, compressors being swapped, harmonic plugins pushed, DI tracks blended with amps, and even fuzz tones stacked. That’s exactly what mixing bass often is: searching for the right balance of depth,…
Four Perspectives on Mixing Vocals: Insights from Marc Daniel Nelson, Bob Horn, Darrell Thorp and Ariel Chobaz
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMwPQzGz6swVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Mixing Vocals – 4 Different Approaches: Marc Daniel Nelson, Bob Horn, Darrell Thorp and Ariel Chobaz (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMwPQzGz6sw) Mixing vocals is part art, part engineering. Whether you’re working on intimate singer-songwriter material or…
The Greatest Song of All Time: Reimagining Bohemian Rhapsody
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTJsNAT-NCwVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: The Greatest Song of All Time: Reimagining Bohemian Rhapsody – With Multitracks (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTJsNAT-NCw) When it comes to iconic songs, few can rival the brilliance of Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen. This six-minute opus is…
Get It Right at the Source: Why ‘Fix It Later’ Is the Fast Track to Frustration
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/HsWgowMg49gVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Fix It Later? (https://www.youtube.com/shorts/HsWgowMg49g) In the world of music production, there’s a phrase that’s haunted many a mix engineer: “We’ll fix it in the mix.” While it might seem like a harmless shortcut, this…
Tascam Studio Bridge Review – The Analogue Digital Link We’ve Been Waiting For
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHEka2aEEScVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Ditch the Screen! Tascam's Studio Bridge: Analog Bliss in a Digital World? (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHEka2aEESc) In an age where so much music production is trapped behind a screen, Tascam’s Studio Bridge offers something refreshingly tactile,…
🎉 Happy Birthday, Ulrich Wild! 🎉
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVBaZwyXL4sVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Mixing Static-X Like A Pro – Ulrich Wild Reveals Everything! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVBaZwyXL4s) Today we celebrate one of metal’s most fearless and innovative producers: Ulrich Wild. With a career spanning decades and credits including White…
Our Friend Kristian Kohle Has Something Brutal for You…
🔥 The CARCASS Mixing Ritual is Here 🔥 Our good friend Kristian Kohle of the Kohle Audio Kult just dropped something seriously epic — and if you’re into mixing heavy music, this is a course you can’t miss. In this brand-new course, David Castillo (Opeth, Katatonia, Leprous) takes you…
Mixing in the Box: A Real-Time Journey From Scratch to Finished Mix
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zbMVDFoKwEVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Mixing a Song from Start to Finish [6 Hours] – 4th Of July Course with Multi Tracks (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zbMVDFoKwE) How I Filmed Every Mistake, and Why That Made It One of the Best…
XVive More You: A Smarter Way to Monitor and Record in Rehearsal?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wl52bndyYUAVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: XVive More You: A Smarter Way to Monitor and Record in Rehearsal? (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wl52bndyYUA) Download The Multitracks Here: https://producelikeapro.lpages.co/wrong-trousers-marble-arches-form/ Check Out The Xvive More You Here Xvive Expandable Bundle We recently spent…
Mixing in a Hybrid World: Al Groves on the Marriage of Console and DAW
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xriRx29PQNwVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Hybrid Mixing With Al Groves (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xriRx29PQNw) At The Motor Museum in Liverpool, producer and mixer Al Groves has developed a deeply musical approach to mixing that draws the best from both analogue…
Mix Like a Pro with Al Groves’ Hybrid Mixing Course
Five Hours of Real-World Mixing Techniques Tired of tutorials that skim the surface or mixes that sound polished but lifeless? Step into the control room with producer and mixer Al Groves as he takes you through a complete start-to-finish mix.…
Create Together, Grow Together: The Future of Music Production
In an era where technology connects us more than ever before, something truly powerful is happening in the world of music production. At Produce Like A Pro Academy, we’re seeing a quiet revolution—one where musicians, producers, and engineers from different…
How To Get Vocals To Sit In Your Mix Perfectly
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syudb_B1x_AVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Mixing Vocals to Sit Properly in the Mix – Warren Huart: Produce Like A Pro (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syudb_B1x_A) One of the very first videos I ever released on the Produce Like A Pro channel, over ten…
Forget Stereo? Joe Carrell Just Went Full Atmos — And Here’s the Truth
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkwthEcIis8Video can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Joe Carrell Just Went Full ATMOS — He Breaks Down The Build and Gear Set Up (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkwthEcIis8) Our dear friend and mentor Joe Carroll has taken a bold and inspiring leap—transforming his already brilliant…
MetalCon 2025: The Ultimate Metal Production Experience
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YK4e1p6uBIVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: The Ultimate Metal Production Experience: MetalCon 2025 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YK4e1p6uBI) MetalCon 2025: The Ultimate Metal Production ExperienceMay 30 – June 1 | Studio 301, Frankfurt, Germany🎟️ Tickets on sale now at metalcon.music/tickets Get ready for MetalCon 2025,…
Mixing At Elysia: Unlocking the Power of Hybrid Mixing Techniques
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TEPqfJJWuYVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Hybrid Mixing With Hardware at Elysia (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TEPqfJJWuY) Download The Multitracks Here Welcome to a deep dive into the art and science of mixing, inspired by an unforgettable trip to Germany to visit…
Push, Pull, Pocket: The Real Secret to Great Groove and Feel
How to produce rhythm sections that breathe, move, and feel unforgettable. We live in an age of pristine production, where everything can be snapped perfectly to the grid and polished to a mirror shine. Yet, when you talk to people…
Mix Review Checklist: The Basics
When reviewing a mix, it’s easy to get lost in the music or hyper-focused on one element. This checklist is designed to help maintain perspective and catch the most common technical, tonal, and musical issues before moving on to mastering—or…
Mix With Instinct – Trust Your Ears
If there’s one message I wish every engineer would take to heart, it’s this: use your ears. In a world flooded with visual tools, specs, and plugins packed with readouts, it’s easy to forget that mixing isn’t a visual discipline. It’s…
Stop Sounding Generic: A Guide to Making Metal Music More Exciting
Featuring insights from Swedish producer Ulf Blomberg’s course: From MIDI to Mayhem Let’s face it: a lot of modern metal productions sound… the same. Super clean. Ultra tight. Triggered to death. Technically perfect—but creatively safe. If you want your mix to…
Understanding Compression: Your Ultimate Guide – With Real-World Insight
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pMlRuv6Bo4Video can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: How To Use COMPRESSION: Ultimate Breakdown (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pMlRuv6Bo4) Compression isn’t just a technical tool, it’s a shaping force—one of those subtle yet powerful techniques that can define the emotional impact of a track.…
Simple Ways to Increase Loudness in Your Mix
By definition, loudness is a subjective perception of volume. It varies from person to person based on a variety of physiology and psychological factors. It’s also frequently confused with physical measures of volume, such as sound pressure level represented by…
Mixing Pop Vocals: Insights and Techniques with Richard Furch
When it comes to mixing pop vocals, there’s a world of techniques and insights that can elevate your tracks from good to great. Here, with Richard Furch, we dive deep into the nuances of mixing vocals, exploring the choices and…
Exploring the Creative Space of Richard Furch’s Studio
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLz4o4bOjgQVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: STUDIO Tour Ultimate MIX Room With Richard Furch (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLz4o4bOjgQ) Check Out Richard’s New Course Here Stepping into a recording studio is like entering a world where creativity meets technology, and that’s exactly…
Achieve More Punch, Depth & Dimension in Your Mixes Than Ever Before!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bURBOgnBzw&feature=youtu.beVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Mixing In The Box Tips & Tricks With Marc Daniel Nelson (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bURBOgnBzw&feature=youtu.be) Exclusive Marc Daniel Nelson Mixing Bundle – Unbelievable Value! 1 Grammy-Nominated Mentor – 6 Courses – 7 Sets of Label-Quality…
Mixing Vocals: Techniques and Insights with Joe Carrell
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndDvW0Z86gEVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Mixing Vocals With Joe Carrell (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndDvW0Z86gE) Mixing vocals is an art that requires a keen ear and a deep understanding of the tools at your disposal. In this blog, we’ll dive…
Happy Holidays and Happy Christmas, to everyone in the marvellous Produce Like A Pro family!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKeL7ZKjrDAVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Happy Holidays! Free Course Gift To You All (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKeL7ZKjrDA) As we wrap up another incredible year, we just want to take a moment to thank each and every one of you for…
Exploring the Kit Plugins BB N54: A Deep Dive into Compression Techniques
Hi everybody! I hope you’re doing marvellously well. Today, we’re diving into the Kit Plugins BB N54, a new plugin that emulates the classic Neve 2254 compressor. This compressor has a rich history and has been a staple in the…
Top 5 Plugins Used by Mike Exeter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPipLBmtBoUVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Top 5 Plugins with Mike Exeter (Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, Tonny Iommi) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPipLBmtBoU) Mike Exeter, a renowned audio engineer, shares his top five favourite plugins that he uses when making records.…
Mastering Vocal Mixing: My Techniques and Tools for Success
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Aq7hqqGFhgVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Mixing Vocals With 1 Plugin! Using Waves Silk and Curves Equator (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Aq7hqqGFhg) Mixing vocals is always a unique challenge, as no two vocal tracks are the same. Issues like resonant frequencies,…
Understanding Vari Mu Compressors: History and Functionality
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Rr3ruSW5WkVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: MIXING Secrets: What is a VARI MU Compressor? With Joe Carell (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Rr3ruSW5Wk) Welcome to a deep dive into the world of Vari Mu compressors, a staple in audio production. Today, we’ll explore…
Ken Scott & Emre Ramazonoglu – The Spiders From Mars
Check Out The ATMOS Mix Of The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars Emre Ramazanoglu and Ken Scott have mixed David Bowie’s 1972 album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from…
Get The Wampler Sound In Your Mix
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3Jm2NeBOUUVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: The Wampler Sound In Your DAW (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3Jm2NeBOUU) I’ve got some exciting news to share with you today straight from the incredible team at Wampler Pedals. They’ve taken two of their most iconic…
Exploring Soundtheory Kraftur: A Comprehensive Guide
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NTk8Om3sdgVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Drive Your Sound With Soundtheory Kraftur (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NTk8Om3sdg) From Now Until November Use The Code: “PLAP30″ to bring the price down to $69 When you first come across Soundtheory Kraftur, you might wonder…
Essential Effects for Mixing Guitars, Keys, and More
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARqRFzHlhfYVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Mixing Guitars and Keys: Using An Effects Template with Joe Carrell (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARqRFzHlhfY) Mixing is the combination of art and technique and a solid understanding of effects, reverbs, and delays satisfies both…
Mastering Low End in Your Mix
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1bd-juN2QkVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: How To Mix Low End With Joe Carrell (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1bd-juN2Qk) Questions about Mixing low-end is the number one request I get! Proper frequency management can be a challenging yet rewarding task. The ability…
T-RackS 6: Is This The Ultimate Mixing and Mastering Software?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gw5Lo0W00gVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: T-RackS 6: Is This The Ultimate Mixing and Mastering Software? (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gw5Lo0W00g) Check Out IK Multimedia TrackS 6 Here Introduction to T-RackS 6 T-RackS 6 is the latest iteration of a now classic…
Integrating Acoustic Guitars into Metal Music: A Comprehensive Guide
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0OjFa_9j8sVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Recording and Mixing Acoustic Guitars In Metal (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0OjFa_9j8s) GET THE FULL COURSE HERE FOR ONLY $29 OR BECOME A MEMBER OF THE KOHLE AUDIO KULT (INCLUDES THE COURSE AND MORE Acoustic guitars…
LiquidSonics Cinematic Rooms: A Deep Dive into Reverb Choices
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cb51Ts0YN9AVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Liquidsonics Cinematic Rooms: A Deep Dive Into Reverb choices (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cb51Ts0YN9A) In the world of music production, reverb plays a critical role in shaping the emotional landscape of a track. LiquidSonics has…
Secrets to Mixing Rap Vocals
It’s easy to underestimate the trickiness of mixing rap vocals. Some engineers will write the genre off thinking that it’s just a 2-track and a vocal, so it must be simple. But the intricacy lies in having leads, stacks of…
Free Multitracks to Hone Your Mixing Skills
It goes without saying that the only way to get better at something is to do it a lot. It doesn’t matter whether you’re an athlete or a carpenter, a musician or a painter; practicing your craft is essential to developing what…
The 7 Best Delay VST Plugins 2024 [FREE & PAID]
Delay plugins are essential to every mixer’s toolbox! It’s one of the most common effects we use all the time to give instruments dimension and energy. The great thing about delay is that it can be subtle for a little…
16 Best Vocal Plugins For Home Studios in 2024
When it’s time to mix a singer, you should be armed with some of the best vocal plugins you can get your hands on! We’ll be looking at a variety of compressors, EQs, and other plugins that really shine on…
25 Best Waves Plugins for Mixing in 2024
Waves plugins have been around since 1992 when the company first introduced its Q10 Paragraphic EQ. The Q10 broke new technological ground as the first audio plugin ever, with sound quality comparable to, or better than, its hardware equivalents. Over…
10 Best Limiter Plugins in 2024 [FREE & PAID]
Limiters are awesome plugins for catching a signal’s highest peaks in a way that doesn’t ruin the overall tonality and balance of an instrument, group, or mix. Here is a modest sample of 10 of the best limiter plugins out…
The 10 Best Mixing Plugins in 2024 (Free & Paid)
Mixing is one of the most satisfying parts of music production. It’s so much fun polishing raw recordings, adding creative effects, and putting the finishing touches on a song for listeners. There are literally thousands of plugins out there that…
The 7 Best Home Studio Monitors for 2024
If you’re shopping for a pair of studio monitors to fit your home studio, you’ve come to the right place. Flat, neutral monitoring is one of the keys to getting the best mix you can—and it all starts with the…