Demystifying the compressor

As an aspiring producer, you've probably come across the term ‘compressor’ more than once. A compressor is one of those tools that’s used to gently ...

How to master loudness

Why is it crucial to meet the loudness recommendations specified by streaming platforms? Because it will save your music from suffering a fate worse ...

The art of EQ in music production

EQ is one of the most fundamental tools in music production. Whether you're working on a mix with many individual tracks or on a rendered mix to be ...

How to polish your podcasts

Podcasts have never been more popular, in part thanks to their low barrier to entry. If you have an idea and a microphone, off you go. But aside from ...

How to position studio monitors

What’s the first thing you do when you unbox a new pair of studio monitors? Assuming you’ve done all the essentials first – like putting your phone ...

Recording vocals in a home studio

Recording voice or vocals in a home studio can sometimes be a challenge, whether you're a singer, podcaster or other kind of content-creator. ...

How to mix vocals

Background noise. Breathing. Unwanted artifacts. Mouth sounds. Flow. Timbre. Emotion. There’s a lot to deal with when working with sung or spoken ...
Studio Masters: Justin Stanley

Studio Masters: Justin Stanley

Justin Stanley has been in the music business for decades – and his catalogue of collaborations is impressive, to say the least: Prince, Eric ...

Studio Masters: Steve Mazzaro

Steve Mazzaro is a musician, a composer, an engineer and a musical programmer. He’s a natural creative who needs to work in an environment free from ...

Studio masters: Greg Penny

Greg Penny’s cavernous warehouse studio building has a car inside it – a beautiful vintage convertible VW Beetle. And two Vespas. Plus a dining table ...