It doesn’t matter what your guitar (or any instrument) sounds like on its own, it’s about whether or not it serves the song and fits into the perfect mix for the tune.

Out-of-tune vocals, guitars, bass or really any instrument are super common in amateur productions. It's a dead give away.

Benedikt heard indie-pop producer Mark Eckert talk about this in an Instagram video and thought it’s a really cool and important thing to discuss. 

Last week we explained the concept of mixing into a mix bus chain and how to get the most from applying mix bus processing. This week we’re giving you examples and walking you through our own mix bus chains, as well as the thought processes behind them.

On this episode we explain the concept of a mix bus chain, tell you why we use one and compare mixing into a mix bus chain vs applying mix bus processing at the end of the mixing process.

My guest on this episode is Trevor Reilly, the guitar player, (co-)producer/recording engineer and main songwriter in the band A Wilhelm Scream.

Find the sweet spot in no time!

It all starts at the source. So put your microphones in the right place quickly, easily and with confidence, using this mic placement quick start guide.

We have both worked with many people who know a lot. Like a LOT. Often more than we do (and we're obsessed with learning). Yet their records still don’t sound great. Let’s explore the reasons for this.

Have you ever fought a bass guitar (or any bass instrument) in your mix that was just not big enough?

Here's what you can do to compensate for a lack of low end in your recordings and add weight to otherwise thin sounding tracks.

If you know the ins and outs of recording a cab, you can pick and position your mics or choose the right IRs quickly and with confidence.