Guided Mastering / Mentoring
In the past couple of years I've done a lot of mastering. My previous workflow was based on Stereo and Stem mastering (which I still...
The Songwriter's Guide to Home Recording
Working with the room Its natural to think that the quality of our recordings is the total result of our recording chain (i.e. our...
When should you start mixing?
Mixing is all about having a vision on how things should sound. This vision should guide you right from the start of the production...
Is your song ready for production?
With so many virtual instruments available today its very tempting to start adding endless layers of strings, brass and synths to your...
Recording to a click
Recording to a click seems to be the default choice these days and it definitely makes a lot of sense. It allows you to work with loops,...
Vocal Recording Tips
Recording vocals can be difficult and sometimes frustrating if you start recording without having a plan or strategy. If you're on a...
Analog And Digital Workflows
I often get asked about the difference between analogue and digital or working ‘in the box’ compared to using external signal processors....