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Get the Technology Out of My Way
When my old WordPress site broke I had to make a decision. Pay to have it rebuilt and stay in an environment I hate. Or use new technology to make something I love. I had no idea how fun this would be. If only we could get record-making technology out of our way like this.
Recording Studio Rockstars #544 with Mixerman
I'm back on Lij Shaw's Recording Studio Rockstars, this time for episode #544, to talk about what actually makes a mix musical.
Mixing Music Podcast
I joined Dee Kei and Lu on the Mixing Music Podcast for a fun conversation on the issues facing young music makers and producers today — many of which I address in my book MIXERMAN'S Ultimate Guide to PRODUCING Records, Music & Songs.
TapeOp Editor Chimes In
“This book is dead on the best practical, hardcore advice about real-life record-making that I’ve ever read.” —Larry Crane
Who’s Really Stealing From You?
Somehow AI can generate remarkable works out of whole cloth, yet somehow it can’t be taught how to accurately police AI generated works used in a fraudulent manner?
Music Production Podcast visit
I recently joined Brian Funk on his Music Production Podcast for a lively, two-hour conversation on modern music production—covering everything from creative decision-making and studio workflow to the role of “happy accidents” in making great records.
Mixerman on Working Class Audio
I joined Matt Boudreau on Working Class Audio for episode #539. This time around we discuss a number of topics and dive into what’s in my new book MIXERMAN’S Ultimate Guide to PRODUCING Records, Music & Songs.
SAMPLER — MIXERMAN’S Ultimate Guide to Producing Records, Music & Songs
Today I’d like to share with you a sampler of my new book MIXERMAN’S Ultimate Guide to PRODUCING Records, Music & Songs. The premise is simple: these days, everyone’s a producer, and now you need to learn it all.
Does Generative AI Make Musical Decisions?
I break down the musical decisions made by Suno’s generative AI using an original lyric. The results are stunningly good.
The Record’s in the Midrange
I often say “the record’s in the midrange.” But what does that mean exactly? Let me show you the way.
What Successful Record Makers Think About Most #3
F.E.A.R. Future Events Already Ruined False Evidence Appearing Real Fuck Everything And Run When it comes to Art, there is nothing more debilitating than fear. Enjoy, Mixerman
Let’s Talk LUFS
If you believe that your mix at -7 LUFS will sound significantly better than at -14 LUFS, despite the level matching that streaming sites implement, this video is for you.
What Successful Record Makers Think About Most #2
Your lifetime pursuit of great sound is useless if you never make a record that people will actually listen to.
What Successful Record Makers Think About Most
In a world where sound and LUFS seemingly reign supreme, I offer you a little bit of perspective on what successful producers and mixers actually think about as they work.
The Daily Adventures of Mixerman Podcast
Now you can listen to my super popular, hilariously explosive story, The Daily Adventures of Mixerman, as a fully produces Firesign Theateresque podcast!
Mixerman Versus Mastering
I join Ian Shepherd on his podcast to discuss the recent trend of mixers mastering their own record as part of the mix itself.
STEMS Explained by Haired Director
I was making a video on what Stems are and how to make them, when I got a call from the Haired Director. Apparently I fucked them up. Stems explained.
Mixing is An Illusion
I relate how we hear with how we see, to better visualize how to utilize space while mixing to create the illusion of three dimensions plus a fourth, time.
MIXERMAN Musician’s Survival Guide to a Killer Record AUDIOBOOK
People love this book.
Patterns, Patterns, and More Patterns.
MIXERMAN discusses one of the more important concepts in music, learning, and life. Patterns. From his latest book Musician’s Survival Guide to a Killer Record
Referencing Sound and Snowflakes
MIXERMAN discusses referencing music as opposed to sound, from his latest book Musician’s Survival Guide to a Killer Record
TapeOp Review – It’s A Doozy!
Larry Crane, Editor of TapeOp, serves up his thoughts on Musician’s Survival Guide to a Killer Record
Music Connection feat. Mixerman
I wrap up the Intro to my new book Musician’s Survival Guide to a Killer Record by addressing your expectations.
Frequency Primer
Frequency are the building blocks of music, and when it comes to implementing EQ you first need to understand frequency and how to think about it in terms of music.
The Great Sample Rate Debate
Will a lower sample rate prevent you from a Killer Record? Not even close.
Source, Source, Source
That’s not what we sound like! I don’t think I’ll ever forget the first time I ever recorded myself. It was sometime in the 70s when I was just a lad.