https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJl4aFUMibMVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: FLEETWOOD MAC “The Chain” Recorded by Joe Carrell MIXED by Marc Daniel Nelson Breakdown/Multitracks (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJl4aFUMibM) Download the multitracks here: https://producelikeapro.lpages.co/blue-honey-the-chain-form Some songs are more than songs. They are landmarks. Fleetwood Mac’s…
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……
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…
The Basics of Starting a Mix
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjg8YfT-5pwVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: The Basics of Starting a Mix – Setting Levels – Warren Huart: Produce Like A Pro (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjg8YfT-5pw) Why great mixes begin with balance, not plugins There’s a moment at the start…
Mixing Under an Empty Sky
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYtUFcbTJug&t=1021sVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: How my album was mixed by a pro! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYtUFcbTJug&t=1021s) Inside My Collaboration with David Bennett at Spitfire Studio London There are certain projects that feel less like “work” and more like a…
Roswell Meets Ziggy: Capturing Bowie’s Spirit with the Roswell Cab Mic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsWFrmMBo44Video can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: David Bowie's Ziggy Stardust – Roswell Cab MIC The Most Hyped Cab MIC Ever Does It Actually Deliver? (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsWFrmMBo44) Enter The Giveaway HERE: https://gleam.io/IdkEd/roswell-cab-mic-giveaway Download The Multitracks Here: https://producelikeapro.lpages.co/david-bowie-ziggy-stardust-form Check out the…
Mixing the Lickerish Quartet Background Vocals with Ken Sluiter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgkjiWQQ8DkVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Mixing Multi Layered Vocals & BVs – Lickerish Quartet "Jellyfish, Cheap Trick, Noel Gallagher" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgkjiWQQ8Dk) Crafting Depth, Movement, and Musical Conversation There are mixes where the background vocals simply support the…
Inside the Production of a Number One Rock Record with Mike Pepe
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pT8EvSXXDWEVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Producing An Alt Rock Billboard #1 With Michael Pepe (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pT8EvSXXDWE) What does it really take to turn a simple idea into a hit record? In this new Pro Mix Academy masterclass, producer,…
4 Different Ways to Mix Vocals, From Aggressive Compression to Natural Space
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fG0osLq6tDEVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: 4 Different Ways to Mix Vocals, From Aggressive Compression to Natural Space (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fG0osLq6tDE) There is no single correct way to mix a vocal. That is one of the most important lessons…
Hybrid Vocal Mixing: The Modern Analogue-Digital Approach With Cameron Webb
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTtbOqJbVz0&feature=youtu.beVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Hybrid Vocal Mixing: The Modern Analogue-Digital Approach With Cameron Webb (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTtbOqJbVz0&feature=youtu.be) If you want vocals that leap out of the speakers, grab you by the collar, and refuse to let go, you…
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…
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…
Real Amp or Plug In? And Other Big Questions, FAQ Friday from Spitfire Studio London
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPHQZJVElKQVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Real Amp Or Plugin? FAQ Friday (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPHQZJVElKQ) Hi everybody, hope you’re doing marvellously well. Welcome back to another FAQ Friday, this time from our satellite studio here in London at Spitfire Studio…
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…
David Bowie, Personality and the Art of Reinvention: A Conversation With Bob Clearmountain
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/0acHwq7swOMVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: The Many Voices Of David Bowie (https://www.youtube.com/shorts/0acHwq7swOM) Whenever I sit down with Bob Clearmountain I know we are going to end up talking about David Bowie. This time it was Bob…
Darrell Thorp Recording Robert Jon and The Wreck at Sunset Sound
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIOtiQsfvDcVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Producing, Recording and Mixing a Full Track with Darrell Thorp (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIOtiQsfvDc) A masterclass in tone, feel, and the art of capturing a truly great band Walking into Sunset Sound Studio 3…
Capturing Fire: Michael Beinhorn on Recording Chris Cornell
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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…
Embracing the Imperfections: Why the Magic Lives in the Cracks
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/o3V65RDPOBcVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Mistakes Can Be Gold In Productions (https://www.youtube.com/shorts/o3V65RDPOBc) One of the things I’ve learned over the years, both as a producer and as a lifelong fan of great records, is that the…
Introducing the MASS-Kobo Model 359
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLa6pBsx6OcVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: MASS Kobo 359 MKII Mic Demo with Steve Maggiora (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLa6pBsx6Oc) Mass-Kobo (マス工房, “Mass Workshop” in Japanese) is better known among audiophiles for its high-end headphone amplifiers and other audio gear. The Model…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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The Best Wireless Microphone for Singers [2024 Guide]
The best wireless microphone sounds great, is reliable, and most importantly, lets a performer roam the stage without restriction. Historically, there’ve been reservations about wireless systems, namely due to questions about interference, sound quality, and overall reliability. The truth is,…
The Best De-Esser Plugin for Your Vocals (Free & Paid)
Mixing professional sounding vocals isn’t easy. Before even getting to that stage, it starts with an amazing performance and an excellent recording. Covering those two bases is fundamental and certainly helps make the mix stage more creative and fun rather…
How to Use Auto-Tune for Vocal Tuning
The really interesting thing about Antares Auto-Tune is that just about everyone has an idea of what it is. For engineers, it’s a very useful tool and effect; but the fact that it’s recognized by almost everybody, beyond studio pros,…
Antares Harmony Engine Review: Craft Incredible Vocal Harmonies
Antares Harmony Engine isn’t new, but it’s gotten better and better over the years, making it worthy of a fresh review of features and specs. The company is well known for developing real-time plugins that make the lives of musicians,…
Antares Duo Review: The Ultimate Vocal Doubler Plugin?
As many may know, Antares Tech are the masterminds behind one of the most influential software plugins of all time: Auto-Tune. Their current suite of vocal effects includes numerous tools used by engineers and producers everyday to enhance the sound…
Finding the Best Pop Filter for Recording Vocals
If you’ve recorded vocals and wondered why you heard loud bursts of air when the singer hits certain consonants, then you already understand the use of a pop filter. While it isn’t the most earth-shattering piece of studio equipment we…
What Is Sibilance (And Is It Always a Bad Thing?)
What is sibilance? We hear about it all the time, and how it’s this ugly sound in vocal recordings that we have to tame. Is that always the case? What Is Sibilance in Audio? By definition, sibilance is a kind…
What Does a Pop Filter Do? Recording Vocals
(Alisa Apps Featured in Photo) A pop filter is a simple mesh shield we place in front of a microphone. Typically made of nylon or metal, they clamp to a mic stand with an adjustable gooseneck. For most close-miked vocal…
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…
Overloud Voice Review: The Ultimate One-Stop Vocal Production Plugin?
Ever wondered how the world’s top engineers craft award-winning vocals? Everyone has their own approach and techniques, but many of the same kinds of effects go into vocal chains on each and every mix, across genres and from mixer to…
Celemony Melodyne 5 Review
For over 20 years, Melodyne has been the not-so-secret weapon behind pristine vocal and instrumental performances. Celemony’s founder, Peter Neubäcker, started developing the Melodyne concept in 1997. Three years later he began the company, and in 2001, industry-changing software was…
Acoustic Guitar and Vocal Recording Tips: How to Nail Your Takes
If you’ve spent any significant amount of time experimenting with recording on a professional or just a hobbyist level, there’s a good chance you’ve been asked to capture a singer-songwriter before. In today’s world of modern digital recording, our natural…
Creative Reverb and Delay Tricks for Vocals
Vocals are the centerpiece to any song and generally require a bit more attention than basic rhythm tracks. Since the human voice is the most expressive instrument, you can have a lot of fun mixing them. There’s lots of pretty…
Mixing Vocals: The Produce Like A Pro Master List
Have you ever had trouble getting a vocal to sit right in the mix? Have you ever felt underwhelmed by the overall tonality of a vocal, whether it’s too thin or perhaps too muffled? Does the vocal feel too wet…
Avoiding Dull Vocals | FAQ Friday
We’re back with another episode of FAQ Friday! As always we have a ton of marvellous questions! Our featured question this week: "Vocals I record are always piercing in the +7K range. I notch and deEss but the vocal ends…
What is Vocal Tuning?
It’s no secret that vocalists sometimes need a little assistance to hit the perfect pitch. Even the most talented singers can sometimes hover, sharp or flat, around the note they’re trying to sing. An engineer might also have an otherwise…
Did they high-pass in 1979? | FAQ Friday
FAQ Friday is our weekly episode where I answer your most frequently asked questions! How do you get your question answered? Leave thought provoking, conversation starting questions or comments on the videos! If you've been wondering about something, ask away!…
When to give feedback to an artist | FAQ Friday
FAQ Friday is our weekly episode where I answer your most frequently asked questions! How do you get your question answered? Leave thought provoking, conversation starting questions or comments on the videos! If you've been wondering about something, ask away!…
Sonnox VoxDoubler Toolbox Plug-ins Review
By: Barry Rudolph The Sonnox’ VoxDoubler plug-ins are the first two new processors in their Toolbox Series coded exactly for vocals. Music mixers can now easily fatten up vocals dimensionally in stereo with the VoxD Widen plug-in or more conventionally,…
Vocal mixing, widening, compression and getting a great vocal performance- FAQ Friday
As always, I get tons of amazing questions from you guys on a daily/weekly basis! If a singer thinks that there he or she is the world's greatest singer and they have this amazing range but actually don’t, how do…
Producing Vocals with Grammy Winners Phil Allen and Bob Horn
Great vocal production is foundational in making a song sound great! Modern music relies heavily on the vocal track being big, up front, and clear! The lead vocal track contains many of the emotional elements in a song and can…