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Category: Audio Production

Less is More when Mixing

Wow. The last mix on Stellar barely took anytime, yet I’ve gotten the most positive feedback on the mix. I’m almost satisfied too. Funny but important fact – I barely spent anytime on it. I mean, compared to any other Melakartha mix which would take 4-5 hour sessions spanning multiple days, the time spent on [...]

Top 10 mistakes to avoid when Home Recording

The top 10 mistakes, and tips on how to avoid them. Doesn’t matter if you’re recording Djent/Metal/Pop/Rock/Ambient. Whatever. #1 MR. I HAVE IT ALL BUT I STILL SUCK Start small, don’t invest in expensive equipment unless you can see yourself using it, all the time or atleast most of the time. Research gear well before [...]

Ok. I’m stuck writing a song. What’s next?

People don’t buy plastic and paper, they buy emotions.  When you’re writing a song,  feel that note. Become one with your instrument and your music. Get into your own head and listen to what your ears are really telling you. You’ll find it a lot easier to navigate through, and possibly open your mind up [...]

What’s Audio Compression? A Visual Tutorial

A commonly used, but yet misunderstood concept is Compression. Compression is a necessary aspect in a good mix. In subtle amounts, it adds punch, depth, and even ‘feel’ to a mix. When overused, you can end up with a stale, lifeless, squashy mix. Here I’m going to run through the basics of compression, using a [...]

Heavy Metal Production in your Bedroom – Home Recording – Part 2A – Mixing Drums

This post is continued as part of the “Heavy Metal Production in your Bedroom” series. Last week, I covered tracking your instruments effectively in the bedroom. That post can be found here. As you would have guessed, the drums are pretty much the single most important thing laying down the ‘punch‘ in the track. Sure, [...]

Heavy Metal Production – In your bedroom – Home Recording

A lot of people have come up to me and asked me how I get the ‘polished’ sound on my Melakartha recordings. It is no dark art, but it did take me quite a while to get there. I’m going to share some simple ideas and concepts that can make your mix (and thereby song) [...]