Analog Vibe Is Sexy (But EQ Is More Important)
The other day I was watching a cool video interview with one of today’s leading mix engineers, and he was talking about some of his favorite plugins. He mentioned his love for a lot of analog modeling plugins like the Abbey Road REDD plugins from Waves because...Why You Should Mix With As Few Plugins As Possible
When it comes to mixing your music, I’m a firm believer that less is more. This is definitely true when it comes to how many plugins you use in a mix. The tendency in the modern studio is to drop in more and more plugins, all the while assuming that each plugin...My Top 3 Plugins To Start A Mix
Want your recordings to sound more polished and professional? I have good news: you can make a huge improvement with only 3 plugins. In fact, I start every mix with some variation of these same 3 plugins. Why? Because they quickly and easily make my mix have more pop,...How To Mix Background Vocals
When it comes to mixing background vocals, there are two simple truths that can help us place them perfectly in the mix. Truth #1 – Not every track can be the star of the show. Truth #2 – Background vocals need their own space/sound The first truth tells...The Infinite Studio Rack Concept
As much as I love recording music in my home studio, there is one clear advantage to tracking in professional studios that lingers in my mind. They have dedicated control rooms. Why is a control room such a big advantage? Simple – it allows the engineer to hear...About Graham Cochrane
My name is Graham Cochrane and I'm the founder of The Recording Revolution, one of the world's most loved audio recording and mixing blogs with over 200,000 readers each month. Read more...