Few compressors have had the impact of the 1176. Originally designed by Bill Putnam and introduced in the late 1960s, the 1176 was one of the first major solid-state limiting amplifiers, built around FET gain reduction rather than tubes. That…
Mixing Rock Vocals In The Box, Darrell Thorp Style
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXLUnI0GbaoVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Mixing In The Box Vocals With Darrell Thorp: GUN – "All Fired Up" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXLUnI0Gbao) “Alright… what are they doing here?” We jump into the pre-chorus and straight away Darrell hears it: “Okay……
Mixing Kursk by Majora, Building Tension, Depth, and Cinematic Impact in a Post Rock Mix
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uFh8yUKdOgVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: How Do You MIX 149 TRACKS Without Mud? – Dax Liniere Mixing Majora – "Husk" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uFh8yUKdOg) Download The Multitracks: https://producelikeapro.lpages.co/majora-kursk-form/ Post rock lives and dies on mood, movement, and dynamics. When…
FAQ Friday: Mastering with Stefan Brown at Abbey Road Studios
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUc3_kzsDS0Video can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Abbey Road Engineer DESTROYS Common MASTERING Myths – Stefan Brown FAQ FRIDAY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUc3_kzsDS0) There are few places more inspiring to talk about mastering than Abbey Road Studios. Surrounded by decades of…
Recording Through the SSL Revival 4000, Why This Modern Channel Strip Feels Like a Classic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frmmgw5-TSoVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Recording Through the SSL Revival 4000 – Covering David Bowie – Let's Dance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frmmgw5-TSo) Download The Multitracks Here: https://producelikeapro.lpages.co/david-bowie-lets-dance-form/ Check Out The SSL Revival 4000 Here: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/5kjxBD There is something deeply satisfying…
Mastering a Dense Metal Track with Stefan Brown
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/dEbAIeuudEQVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: More Clarity and Impact Mastering Tip With Stefan Brown (https://www.youtube.com/shorts/dEbAIeuudEQ) How mid/side moves can bring clarity, punch, and focus back into the mix Dense metal mixes are a beautiful problem to have.…
Mastering: You’re Probably Overdoing It (What Stefan Brown Does Instead)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhwBJFXwRdEVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Mastering: You’re Probably Overdoing It (What Stefan Brown Does Instead) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhwBJFXwRdE) Hi everybody, hope you’re doing marvelously well. There’s something incredibly refreshing about watching Stefan Brown work. Not because he’s doing…
What Separates a Good Rock Mix from a Great One?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CccdR3sm5IoVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Mixing Two Songs In Hybrid And In The Box With Cameron Webb (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CccdR3sm5Io) As producers and mix engineers, we all chase the same things: Clarity. Punch. Energy. Emotion. Yet when we…
How a Modern Folk Pop Record Comes Together: A Complete Mix Breakdown
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pvip2913RGUVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Mixing Folk Pop – Free Multitracks With Dax Liniere (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pvip2913RGU) There is something quietly powerful about a Folk Pop record that understands restraint. Jordan Millar’s Advice From Beyoncé is a great example…
Under the Hood: Mixing Meghan Trainor “Gifts For Me” with Jason LaRocca
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27T6_2f1frsVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Under the Hood: Mixing Meghan Trainor “Gifts For Me” with Jason LaRocca (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27T6_2f1frs) Jason LaRocca opens this session the way I love, straight into the work, no fluff. He is a Grammy…
Chandler Limited and Abbey Road unveil the REDD Mixing System
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfflb11rrm8Video can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Chandler REDD Mixing System – At @abbeyroad Studios – First Look (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfflb11rrm8) Download The Chandler Limited Mixing System Demo Tracks Here: https://producelikeapro.lpages.co/chandler-limited-mixing-system-demo-form/ A modular console that unites REDD, TG and RS…
Mixing “Lighthouse” by Stone Branches, Dax Liniere’s Puzzle Factory Breakdown
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ybb376fSpLoVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Mix Tricks You'll use On Every Session – Mixing Indie Rock With Dax Liniere (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ybb376fSpLo) “Lighthouse” is one of those tracks where the emotional arc is obvious within seconds. It starts…
Inside a Modern Pop Mix: Dax Liniere Mixing Hope Wilkins’ “Hope U Came” (Free Multitracks)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIH14G7fw_EVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Dax Liniere Mixing Hope Wilkins Course – FREE Multitracks (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIH14G7fw_E) In this in depth mix breakdown, producer and mastering engineer Dax Liniere from Puzzle Factory Sound Studios in London walks you through his complete…
Understanding Compression and How to Use It
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2C7PpeZdlWMVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: How To Use Compression In Your Mix (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2C7PpeZdlWM) Featuring Phil Allen Compression can feel intimidating when you are first learning to mix, however as Phil Allen demonstrates in this lesson, it…
Compare Two Complete Mixes of the Same Song
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=os9joBRufFg&feature=youtu.beVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Hybrid Mixing With Warren Huart – Free Multitracks (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=os9joBRufFg&feature=youtu.be) My Hybrid Console Mix Versus Ken Sluiter’s In The Box Mix One of the most valuable parts of this course is the…
FAQ Friday: Reverb On The Mix Bus, “Too Compressed”, First Hardware And Choosing Monitors
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGjqrzW-o78Video can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Too Compressed Or Just Badly Compressed? FAQ Friday (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGjqrzW-o78) Hi everybody, hope you are doing marvellously well. This FAQ Friday was filmed at Sensible Music in Status Flow’s studio, which is…
Inside Dax Liniere’s Mix of “Sunshine Child” by Cavalcade
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rD2UFu4H2cQVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Inside Dax Liniere’s Mix of “Sunshine Child” by Cavalcade (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rD2UFu4H2cQ) We spent a day at Puzzle Factory Sound Studios in London with producer and mixer Dax Liniere to break down his…
1176 Shootout: Originals vs Clones, Six Flavours You Can Actually Hear
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCs_2H_fx90Video can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: 1176 SHOOTOUT: Originals vs Clones, Six Flavours You Can Actually Hear (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCs_2H_fx90) This review was carried out by our friend, engineer and producer Shelby Logan Warne at her studio Sensible Music in King’s Cross, London.…
Looptrotter Monster Compressor 2 Review: A Flexible Analogue Tool for Modern Workflows
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ejy9w5Bh4o0Video can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Sidechaining Secrets: How to Make Your Mixes GROOVE! Looptrotter Monster Compressor 2 Review (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ejy9w5Bh4o0) The Monster Compressor 2 from Looptrotter is a versatile analogue processor designed to bring subtle saturation, punchy dynamics, and flexible…
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…
Compressing Bass with the Audioscape Opto Compressor
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g379HdScIfgVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Recording & Mixing Heart Of Gold by Neil Young | AudioScape 260VU & Opto Comp Review (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g379HdScIfg) When it comes to achieving that thick, warm bass sound in music production, few tools…
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…
Unlocking Energy in Your Mix: A Hands-On Demo of the Fuel Plugin
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPq0fW90NfI&feature=youtu.beVideo can't be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Musik Hack. - Fuel (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPq0fW90NfI&feature=youtu.be) Let’s talk about energy in music. That feeling when a track just hits—when the drums punch, the synths breathe, and the whole mix comes to life. That’s what Fuel is built for.…
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…
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…
What Is the Best 1176 Plugin? (Our Top 6 Favorite Compressors)
The best 1176 plugin will become a go-to on just about every mix. There’s good reason why it’s one of the most famous compressors of all time, and in plugin format, you can use it everywhere. What Is an 1176…
Best Hardware Compressors For Music Production In 2024
Compressors play a pivotal role in shaping the dynamics of your music. Finding the best hardware compressors is crucial for any serious audio engineer or music producer. Compressors refine the loudness and add a distinct quality and depth to your…
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The 15 Best Compressor Plugin VSTs in 2024 [Free & Paid]
A compressor is one of the most fundamental processors an engineer has at their disposal. We know them to be great at tightening up the dynamic range of a signal—in other words, making a signal more even and consistent in…
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The Best Compressor Pedal for Any Budget [Our Top 12 Picks]
The compressor pedal can be an afterthought for many players. In fact, it’s probably right up there next to tuners as far as fun goes. For many guitarists, because it doesn’t have an immediately noticeable effect in the same way…
Parallel Compression Explained
Parallel compression was developed as a means to an end. The vast majority of compressors are “downward” in action. This means that they work by reducing the peaks in source material. Parallel compression, on the other hand, was designed to…
Cytomic The Glue: Best SSL Bus Compressors?
Cytomic The Glue is an affordable SSL-style bus compressor plugin. The plugins gets its name from the SSL hardware’s famous ability to ‘glue’ mixes together. Even though there are tons of SSL bus compression plugins on the market, Cytomic makes…
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…
How to Use a Compressor (Easy Beginner’s Guide)
Learning how to use a compressor is one of the most important mixing skills you can acquire. Compression is quite literally all over mixes, even becoming the sound we associate with loud, modern pop mixing. If there’s anything you want to…
What is a Compressor Ratio?
Compression isn’t the easiest thing to understand at first. Wrapping your head around the controls and how they impact the sound is confusing—but you definitely aren’t alone. If you’re struggling to figure out just how to set your compressor ratio,…
Should I Be Using Sidechain Compression?
Sidechain compression is a common “advanced” mixing technique. If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Should I use sidechain compression here?,” the answer is “Give it a shot!” It uses are somewhat particular, but sidechaining generally creates more separation, more rhythm, or more…
Bass Compression: The Foundation of Any Mix
Bass compression is easily one of the most important parts of a mix. Bass gives music that energy which is often felt more than heard. Low-end energy is critical because it has the power to produce a defined groove and an intelligible…
Arturia FET 76 Review: Getting a Legendary Studio Compression Sound
Founded in 1999, Arturia began their journey in music-making software. Fast forward to the present, and they’re a celebrated producer of analog-emulated classic keyboards and synthesizers, effects, and hardware of their own. Today, we’re diving into a review of the…
EQ/Compression Plugins Modeled After Analog Gear
Not all, but many of the plugins we reach for while mixing in-the-box are modeled after analog gear. Engineers made some of the best sounding records of all time well before any of us started recording in our bedrooms; and…
Vocal Compression for Beginners
Learning to mix an up-front, in-your-face vocal takes practice. Understandably the most important aspect of a song across numerous genres, a great sounding, competitive vocal has the power to stand out from the pack. But how do we even get…
Compression Techniques: The Multiband Compressor
Learning to use a compressor is one of the most important mixing skills you can develop. Compression is all over mixes, even becoming the sound we associate with loud, modern pop mixing. If there’s anything you want to really understand, it’s…
Mixing Basics: EQ Before or After Compression?
In today's video we are going to be talking about whether we should EQ before or after compression! There is not a lot of consensus on this topic, because the truth is, it may vary from case to case. The…
A Beginner’s Guide to Sidechain Compression
Sidechain compression is an intermediate level mixing technique that allows you to set an alternate input signal source from the track on which the compressor is inserted. For instance, if you place a compressor on the bass guitar and “sidechain”…
How do mixing and mastering engineers get productions so loud?
Today's featured FAQ Friday question is: How do mixing and mastering engineers get productions so loud? When I first started mixing I felt the exact same way! I didn't know how people got their productions to sound loud without them…
Master Compression with SoundGym’s Compressionist
SoundGym is an online ear training and learning centre for producers and engineers. It is a gym for your ears! We have used SoundGym before, and it is a great tool for training your ears and developing your skills. Today,…
6 Compression Tips That Will Change the Way You Mix
Sometimes the most useful compression tips aren’t super secret recipes. It’s more about being familiar with the barebones basics, knowing what other techniques are available, and having an end goal in mind. The following compression tips are widely applicable to…
How to Use a Compressor – Intermediate Techniques
We’ve talked a lot about how to use a compressor in various stages of the recording and mixing processes. The best way to learn is to get your hands dirty, which you’ll be able to do with some of these…
Sidechain Compression Techniques for Better Mixes
Sidechain compression is a very common, but often considered “advanced,” mixing technique. If you’ve made it this far to be curious about it, you’re probably pretty familiar with how compressors generally work. If not, there’s always time for a quick…
Should you EQ programmed Drums? | FAQ Friday
We're back with another episode of FAQ Friday! This weeks featured question is: "With programmed drums, can you use the same EQ principles that you’ve gone over or has this already been done in the programming stage?" As you probably…