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How Much Does Mixing and Mastering Cost? A Realistic Guide for Independent Artists
A realistic guide to mixing and mastering costs for independent artists. Learn what affects pricing, what to expect at different budget levels, and how to get the most value from your investment.
Mixing vs Mastering — What’s the Difference and Do You Need Both?
If you're an independent artist getting ready to release music, you've probably come across the terms "mixing" and "mastering" and wondered — what's the actual difference? Do I need both? Can I skip one? These are fair questions, especially if you're working within a...
How to Prepare Your Tracks for Mixing — A Complete Guide
So you've finished recording your song and you're ready to hand it off to a mix engineer. Nice one! But before you bounce those stems and hit send, there are a few things you can do to make sure your session is ready to go — and that your mix engineer can focus on...
Reamping Bass for a Folky Ballad
I’m currently working on a folky, ballad-style track, and the original plan was to record the bass through an amp at the studio. I ran out of time as I had to head straight to rehearsal, and it became clear that squeezing in a rushed amped take would compromise...
Songwriting, Composition and Production of Lasciame Perde
I composed the draft of this song and wrote the lyrics in an hour. Lasciame Perde flowed out of me. I guess this is what happens when you write in your native language and from somewhere deeper than the surface. This song is a bridge between my Italian roots and my...
Production and Recording of Feel Me Featuring Isi Hernandez
Check out this epic RnB song, Feel Me by Isi Hernandez. The production and recording process was a blend of digital innovation and classic recording techniques. The instrumental tracks were a mix of live instruments and high-quality samples. It was great working with...
The Benefits of Music Lessons for Kids in 2024
In the fast-paced world of 2024, where technology and trends evolve daily, music education remains a timeless gift you can give to your children. Here’s why enrolling your kids in music lessons is more beneficial than ever. The Benefits of Music Lessons for Kids in...
Epic Production Studio Tour on The Gold Coast with George Carpenter
Join me on another recording studio tour in the hinterland of the Gold Coast, Australia. George Carpenter shows around his production and mixing studio and it's nothing short of epic. For this studio tour, I collaborated with a professional videographer, not only did...
Gold Coast Recording Studio | Serotonin Productions | Studio Tour
In the heart of Gold Coast, Australia you'll find Serotonin Productions tucked away within the trees of Gilston. During our third Studio Tour, we were fortunate to hear from Guy and Jake and check out the amazing recording studio. Our visit was documented in a...
Amazing Gold Coast Studio Tour | Machine Lab Recording
Wow, get ready for an amazing Gold Coast Studio Tour at Machine Lab Recording, located at the foot of Mt Tamborine, just a short drive from the centre of the Gold Coast. Watch the tour and meet Jared Adlam, one of the Gold Coast's most prolific music producers. He is...