When an artist tracks a song idea, either a demo or the final takes, they will often create a rough mix and listen to it obsessively. The intent behind repeated listening to such mixes is to consider …
Advice
Escape From Noise
Audio cables and power conditioners are often considered mere accessories rather than critical components of a recording studio. As a result, some studio owners prefer to invest in tools they believe …
Embrace The Space
Many artists who record at home or in other non-studio environments put serious thought into the mics they use (if they have more than one option) when tracking ideas and less thought into how …
Evaluation vs Validation
I’m often approached by independent recording artists who want me to listen to their work. Initially, I’m always happy to oblige because half of my business is based on listening to mixes and offering …
Getting a Professional Sound at Home
In my work as a remote production consultant, I receive mixes to evaluate. I ask each client about where they are stuck and where they want to go in terms of production sound. One of the most common …
Perspective On First Releases
I find that most recording artists working on a first release are pretty indecisive about the production sound they want. They may start out with a reference song or album but when it comes down to …
